Systems Engineer

Are you a Systems Engineer with a passion for designing and optimizing complex IT infrastructures? If you thrive on ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance across diverse systems, we have an exciting opportunity for you. Join NS2 Mission as a Systems Engineer, where you'll be instrumental in architecting and maintaining robust solutions that form the backbone of our technological ecosystem. This position is supporting our team in Chantilly, VA.

Position Responsibilities:

• Maintains a strong awareness of technical trends in information technology.
• Develops and maintains a strong awareness of on-going IT projects, and business unit requirements.
• Develops end-to-end cost analysis for projects; ensure systems being developed comply with the enterprise technical architecture.
• Provide operations and maintenance of applications in the cloud infrastructure.
• Support Sponsor's representatives in cloud environment purchase, engineering, and architecture related activities as applicable to applications.
• Assist the Sponsor's product owner with mitigating or avoiding risks.
• Deliver development requirements as requested by the Sponsor.
• Use a Sponsor-approved tracking system for issues and problems.
• Create and maintain an automated test environment in the Sponsor's AWS environment using technologies such as Selenium or comparable testing tools.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Technical and Security Issue Resolution: Proven ability to identify technical and/or security abnormalities and provide documented responses and resolutions.
• Technical Requirements Management: Experience supporting the management and execution of technical requirements throughout system lifecycles.
• Problem Management: Expertise in conducting complex problem management research and resolving issues related to the infrastructure in collaboration with sponsors.
• Operating Systems: Strong experience with multiple operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and macOS (OSX).
• Hypervisors: Hands-on experience with virtualization platforms such as Hyper-V, ESX, and VirtualBox.
• Networking and Cisco OS: Proficient with Cisco OS (iOS, NexusOS) and general network infrastructure.
• Windows Management: Experience managing Windows-based environments, including Active Directory, System Center Operations Manager (SCOM), and Virtual Machine Manager (VMM).
• Networking: Experience deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting LAN and WAN infrastructures.
• Backup Solutions: Experience with enterprise-level backup solutions such as Microsoft DPM and ArcServe Backup Suite.
• Storage Area Networks (SAN): In-depth experience with SAN design, provisioning, capacity planning, and ongoing maintenance.
• Virtual Machine Migration: Expertise in designing, engineering, and migrating Hyper-V virtual machines from Windows Server 2008 to 2012 R2 cluster environments.
• Network Design & Disaster Recovery: Proven experience designing LAN/WAN networks, backup systems, and disaster recovery (DR) architectures.
• Hardware/Software Evaluation: Experience evaluating hardware and software products against customer requirements to guide technical evaluations and procurements.
• COTS/GOTS Applications: Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) applications.
• Network Monitoring: Experience working with network monitoring appliances to ensure the integrity and security of network infrastructures.
• Task Automation: Experience automating administrative tasks using scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, etc.).

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• IT System Security: Demonstrated experience in securing IT systems, including understanding security protocols and best practices.
• Scripting & Automation: Proficiency in shell scripting for task automation, troubleshooting, and process optimization.
• Database Management: Experience with SQL Server, and familiarity with Oracle 10g/11g and MySQL databases.
• Microsoft Windows Systems: Experience with various versions of Microsoft Windows (7, 8, 10, Server 2008R2, 2012, 2012R2, 2016).
• System Center Management: Familiarity with System Center and related management tools for infrastructure management and monitoring.
• Storage Solutions: Hands-on experience with storage systems, including NetApp and HP solutions.
• VMware ESX: Experience with VMware ESX and related virtualization technologies.
• Forensic Software: Knowledge of various types of forensic software and methodologies.
• HP Servers & Blade Chassis: Experience with HP Servers and HP Blade Chassis hardware for enterprise environments.
• Technical Recommendations: Experience providing recommendations on technical standards, security policies, and operational assurance.
• Architecture & Design Reviews: Ability to contribute recommendations during architecture and design reviews for new systems or upgrades.
• Vendor & Third-Party Collaboration: Proven experience interfacing with vendors and third-party producers to assess, procure, and implement IT solutions.
• Forensic Workstation Configuration: Experience building, configuring, and troubleshooting customized forensic workstations for investigative purposes.

Position Clearance Requirement:

TS/SCI with FSP

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain or maintain a U.S security clearance which requires U.S citizenship.

NS2 Mission is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. NS2 Mission is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

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NS2 Mission maintains a drug-free workplace and may perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, where required by contract and permitted by law.