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Citizant · 1 month ago

Senior Systems Engineer / Team Lead (Onsite: Glynco, GA - REF1878V)

1131 Chapel Crossing Rd, Brunswick, GA 31525, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$0/yr - $115K/yr

5+ years exp

Citizant is a leading provider of professional IT services to the U.S. government, addressing critical challenges in areas such as Agile application development and Enterprise Data Management. The Senior Systems Engineer / Team Lead will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of enterprise server and systems infrastructure in a government environment, while leading a team and ensuring system performance and compliance with federal standards.

Data IntegrationEnterprise ApplicationsEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologyProject Management

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead system engineering operations and guide a team of engineers and administrators to maintain and enhance enterprise server environments

Prioritize and resolve system outages, incidents, and performance issues; ensure timely root cause analysis and restoration of services

Design, configure, and deploy operational server systems and prototypes based on engineering data, mission needs, and government requirements

Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair physical and virtual infrastructure, ensuring high availability and optimal performance

Collaborate with Network Engineers, Data Center Engineering teams, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders to identify and resolve technical issues

Develop and execute cloud engineering and migration strategies, supporting hybrid and full cloud environments (AWS, Azure, etc.)

Review and contribute to Infrastructure Change Control Board (ICCB) submissions to ensure accurate technical content and compliance

Monitor system performance metrics, capacity, and utilization; implement proactive improvements to increase reliability and efficiency

Produce and maintain technical documentation including configuration standards, diagrams, and system operating procedures

Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers; assist management in project planning and resource allocation

Ensure systems compliance with DHS IT security standards, FISMA requirements, and other federal cybersecurity frameworks

Qualification

Systems engineeringCloud computing AWSCloud computing AzureVirtualization technologiesEnterprise Windows/LinuxTechnical leadershipIncident managementTeam mentorshipFISMA complianceInfrastructure as CodeTechnical documentation

Required

Minimum of five (5) years of detailed technical experience in systems engineering, system administration, or a closely related field within the last seven (7) years

Strong background in enterprise Windows and/or Linux server environments

Expertise in virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V) and system performance optimization

Proven experience managing system outages, upgrades, and migrations in complex environments

Familiarity with data center operations, ICCB processes, and enterprise configuration management

Experience with cloud computing architectures (AWS, Azure, hybrid) and system modernization efforts

Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, manage competing priorities, and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

U.S. Citizenship required and ability to obtain or maintain a DHS Public Trust clearance (Secret preferred)

Preferred

Certifications such as Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), VMware Certified Professional (VCP), AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, or equivalent

Experience working in a federal IT environment, particularly DHS or DoD

Familiarity with NIST 800-series standards, FISMA compliance, and ITIL-based service management practices

Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and automation frameworks (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, SCCM)

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, or related field preferred