ValidaTek, Inc. · 2 months ago
Senior Systems Engineer - Team Lead
Brunswick, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expValidaTek, Inc. is a company that modernizes and optimizes IT services for federal civilian and defense agencies. The Senior Systems Engineer – Team Lead will serve as the technical lead responsible for the architecture, implementation, and sustainment of enterprise server and systems infrastructure supporting mission-critical operations.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, configure, and implement operational server systems, prototypes, and environments according to engineering data and Government requirements
Prioritize and manage multiple system outages, upgrades, and projects while ensuring service continuity and minimal downtime
Oversee the troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of complex system infrastructure issues, including performance degradation, configuration errors, and hardware/software failures
Conduct root cause analysis for recurring issues and implement permanent corrective actions
Ensure systems meet security, compliance, and configuration baselines in accordance with Government standards
Lead a team of Systems Engineers and Administrators, providing technical direction, task prioritization, and mentorship
Develop and maintain system engineering standards, documentation, and configuration management procedures
Coordinate with project management and leadership to align system initiatives with broader program goals
Provide escalation-level support and ensure high levels of customer and mission satisfaction
Collaborate with Network Engineers, Systems Engineers, Cloud Engineers, vendors, and data center personnel to identify, define, and resolve trending or developmental technical problems
Work closely with Data Center Engineering teams to communicate, coordinate, and resolve system-related issues across multiple data center locations
Participate in technical working groups and change control processes to ensure all systems-related changes are properly reviewed and implemented
Support cloud engineering initiatives and migration strategies for transitioning on-premise systems to cloud or hybrid environments
Design and maintain virtualized environments (VMware, Hyper-V, or similar platforms) to improve scalability and operational efficiency
Integrate cloud-based infrastructure with on-prem systems to ensure seamless interoperability and performance
Evaluate system architecture, configurations, and protocols to ensure optimal performance, scalability, and reliability
Implement performance monitoring and capacity planning tools to proactively address resource utilization and potential bottlenecks
Conduct regular system health checks, patch management, and security hardening activities
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 7 years of detailed technical experience in systems engineering
Demonstrated experience in prioritizing and resolving system outages, projects, and operational tasks
Demonstrated experience in designing, configuring, and implementing enterprise server systems and prototypes
Demonstrated experience in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing systems infrastructure
Demonstrated experience in collaborating across technical teams and vendor partners to resolve complex issues
Demonstrated experience in supporting and executing cloud engineering and migration strategies
Demonstrated experience in coordinating with data center engineering teams to ensure successful deployment and maintenance of system resources
Strong understanding of systems principles, protocols, and architecture to evaluate and ensure optimal performance
Experience with enterprise OS environments (Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, or similar)
Must be able to pass the DHS law enforcement background check
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
Professional certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator / Solutions Architect, VMware Certified Professional (VCP), AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, CompTIA Server+, or Linux+
Experience supporting DHS, DISA, or similar federal data center environments
Familiarity with ITIL, DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF), and NIST compliance requirements
Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage mission-critical infrastructure projects
Company
ValidaTek, Inc.
ValidaTek is a premier government IT consulting firm based in the Washington DC area that drives technology transformation and secures mission-critical systems for our federal partners.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Peter Shortsleeves, CPA, MBA, CPCM
Chief Financial Officer
Said Rachidi
Chief Operating Officer
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