Yesterday
Secret
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
Engineering - Systems
Fort Meade, MD (On/Off-Site)
Solutions Systems Engineer
Location: Fort Meade, MD
Work Type: Hybrid
Remote Work: 80%
Job Description: GridIron IT is seeking a Solutions Systems Engineer with an Active Secret Clearance. This professional will deploy new Windows and Linux servers in Azure, plan and execute the integration of COTS services into the environment and provide support for maintaining and enhancing the environment.
Primary Responsibilities:
Perform best practice engineering support for an Azure Cloud environment consisting of Windows and Linux servers
Build, configure, patch and maintain Windows and Linux servers via IaC, Ansible Automation Platform, or other automation platforms
Integrate services, such as PrinterLogic, distributed file services, and Ansible Automation Platform into the virtualized environment
Perform application packaging, deployments, documentation, and release control utilizing Jira, GitLab, IaC, and Ansible Automation Platform
Provide advice, technical consultation, and guidance for Tier 3 / Tier 4 support by analyzing and resolving problems and evaluating alternative means of satisfying user requirements
Research, test, and deploy security patches and vulnerability remediation changes
Provide support for the implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of complex IT systems
Perform automation tasks through scripting and testing
Provide follow-up reports (technical findings, feedback, and resolution steps) for root causes analysis and process improvement initiatives
Actively identify opportunities for improvement, including innovations aimed at improving the user experience, improving efficiencies, and lowering sustainment costs
Enforce security best practices and guidelines, leveraging knowledge of security policies, network security, and data security
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 6-8 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s degree with 5+ years of prior relevant experience
Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance prior to start date with Leidos. (US Citizenship required)
Experience building, configuring, patching and maintaining Windows and Linux servers
Experience planning and executing the integration of services and appliances into Azure or other secure IaaS environments
Thorough understanding and experience with Azure Cloud services
Knowledge of basic networking and network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, routing, firewalls, SSH, VPNs)
Hands-on experience reviewing and analyzing system logs and events to resolve issues
Experience developing and providing solutions to complex technical issues and problems that impact development, test and production environments
Experience implementing and maintaining Entra ID and/or Microsoft Active Directory environments
Experience documenting standard operating procedures or other documentation to assist operations teams or end users
Experience developing and deploying Infrastructure as Code (IaC), utilizing continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools, and leveraging automation platforms such as Ansible or Azure Functions
Understanding of Federal Government application, server, and network security requirements such as NIST, FedRAMP, and FISMA
Ability to work effectively within a distributed technical team, aided by strong written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with the Atlassian suite, including Jira and Confluence
Current IAT Level II (or higher) Certification such as Security + or CISSP
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience building and delivering IaaS servers and platform via IaC
Experience integrating PrinterLogic, distributed file services, Ansible Automation Platform, and other services into secure, virtualized environments
Experience deploying and scaling Azure Virtual Desktop environments via Azure Functions or other automation platforms
Experience deploying and maintaining complex virtual infrastructures with web/application tiers and data tiers
Recognized cloud certification such as Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect or Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified Solutions Architect
Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Range: 110,000-140,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)
Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs.
Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.
Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.
Location: Fort Meade, MD
Work Type: Hybrid
Remote Work: 80%
Job Description: GridIron IT is seeking a Solutions Systems Engineer with an Active Secret Clearance. This professional will deploy new Windows and Linux servers in Azure, plan and execute the integration of COTS services into the environment and provide support for maintaining and enhancing the environment.
Primary Responsibilities:
Perform best practice engineering support for an Azure Cloud environment consisting of Windows and Linux servers
Build, configure, patch and maintain Windows and Linux servers via IaC, Ansible Automation Platform, or other automation platforms
Integrate services, such as PrinterLogic, distributed file services, and Ansible Automation Platform into the virtualized environment
Perform application packaging, deployments, documentation, and release control utilizing Jira, GitLab, IaC, and Ansible Automation Platform
Provide advice, technical consultation, and guidance for Tier 3 / Tier 4 support by analyzing and resolving problems and evaluating alternative means of satisfying user requirements
Research, test, and deploy security patches and vulnerability remediation changes
Provide support for the implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of complex IT systems
Perform automation tasks through scripting and testing
Provide follow-up reports (technical findings, feedback, and resolution steps) for root causes analysis and process improvement initiatives
Actively identify opportunities for improvement, including innovations aimed at improving the user experience, improving efficiencies, and lowering sustainment costs
Enforce security best practices and guidelines, leveraging knowledge of security policies, network security, and data security
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 6-8 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s degree with 5+ years of prior relevant experience
Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance prior to start date with Leidos. (US Citizenship required)
Experience building, configuring, patching and maintaining Windows and Linux servers
Experience planning and executing the integration of services and appliances into Azure or other secure IaaS environments
Thorough understanding and experience with Azure Cloud services
Knowledge of basic networking and network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, routing, firewalls, SSH, VPNs)
Hands-on experience reviewing and analyzing system logs and events to resolve issues
Experience developing and providing solutions to complex technical issues and problems that impact development, test and production environments
Experience implementing and maintaining Entra ID and/or Microsoft Active Directory environments
Experience documenting standard operating procedures or other documentation to assist operations teams or end users
Experience developing and deploying Infrastructure as Code (IaC), utilizing continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools, and leveraging automation platforms such as Ansible or Azure Functions
Understanding of Federal Government application, server, and network security requirements such as NIST, FedRAMP, and FISMA
Ability to work effectively within a distributed technical team, aided by strong written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with the Atlassian suite, including Jira and Confluence
Current IAT Level II (or higher) Certification such as Security + or CISSP
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience building and delivering IaaS servers and platform via IaC
Experience integrating PrinterLogic, distributed file services, Ansible Automation Platform, and other services into secure, virtualized environments
Experience deploying and scaling Azure Virtual Desktop environments via Azure Functions or other automation platforms
Experience deploying and maintaining complex virtual infrastructures with web/application tiers and data tiers
Recognized cloud certification such as Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect or Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified Solutions Architect
Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Range: 110,000-140,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)
Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs.
Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.
Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.
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