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Akima · 1 day ago

Systems Engineer III

Alexandria, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Akima Data Management (ADM) is a federal IT contractor committed to supporting Alaska Native communities while delivering innovative IT services. They are seeking a Systems Engineer III who will be responsible for the overall systems infrastructure, including engineering, implementation, and technical support, while ensuring optimal performance and security compliance.

ConstructionConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyLogisticsManagement ConsultingSupply Chain ManagementTechnical Support

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as a seasoned expert with a strong background in installing, configuring, and administering Windows Servers and Windows operating systems

Responsible for the overall systems infrastructure including engineering, implementation and integration, and technical services and support

Designs, implements, installs, maintains, and administers infrastructures including hardware, software, and various configurations

Monitors overall performance to proactively identify potential issues and tune appropriately

Performs root cause analysis on failed components and implements corrective measures

Works with others to establish and improve processes and procedures

Performs work under minimal supervision

Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff

Provide technical support, advice, and troubleshooting for utility network operations, aiming for a 98% target network uptime

Develop and document processes and procedures for day-to-day operations, ensuring clarity and consistency

Implement systems as needed based on network application requirements

Manage Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, WSUS, SCCM, and WhatsUpGold efficiently

Offer support for VMware ESX/VSphere Virtualization Technologies, covering design, management, and implementation

Provide support for Storage Area Network (SAN) configurations

Offer installation support for network applications, ensuring seamless integration

Produce network architectural drawings and schematic diagrams to enhance clarity and understanding

Conduct thorough network monitoring, encompassing all assets, to ensure optimal performance

Develop and maintain all workstation and server images to maintain consistency

Monitor and maintain McAfee's Host-Based Security System (HBSS), ensuring virus definitions, patch versions, and Department of Defense (DoD) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) compliance on all network servers and workstations

Utilize the DoD Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) to update, manage, and track the implementation of information security requirements for IT assets and resources

Provide support as needed for the Department of Defense Information Assurance Risk Management Framework (DIARMF)

Qualification

Windows Server AdministrationTCP/IP Network DesignVMware Certified ProfessionalDoD IAT Level II CertificationActive Directory ManagementNetwork MonitoringNetwork Application SupportScripting for AutomationTechnical SupportProcess DevelopmentDocumentation SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

An active DoD Secret clearance is required for consideration

5 to 7 years of relevant experience in Systems Engineering or related field

Minimum DoD 8140 IAT Level II Certification required

Held or have held VMWare Certified Professional certification to align with the direction and supportability of current and future needs

Requires a senior-level knowledge of TCP/IP network design and support, including proficiency with Cisco equipment, LAN and WLAN networks, routing, and sub-netting is essential

Demonstrate minimum of 5 years of experience in producing, managing, and maintaining network architectural drawings and schematic diagrams

Demonstrate minimum of 5 years of experience providing installation support for network applications

Demonstrate minimum of 5 years of experience performing network monitoring of the network to include all assets

Demonstrate minimum of 5 years of experience providing technical support, advice and troubleshooting for utility network operations with a 99.999% target network uptime

Demonstrate minimum of 5 years of experience producing documentation for use in configuration, repair and troubleshooting of hardware, software and network operating systems

Demonstrate minimum of 5 years working with TCP/IP in Software Defined Network (SDN) design

Demonstrate minimum of 5 years of experience troubleshooting, resolving, and communicating networking issues to other employees and management

Demonstrate minimum of 5 years of experience installing and configuring network equipment

Document minimum of 5 years of experience regarding the ability to analyze and evaluate networks, identify issues and provide solutions to ensure networks are operating efficiently

Document minimum of 5 years of experience regarding the ability to manage several projects simultaneously from design to implementation

Document minimum of 5 years of experience regarding the ability to communicate technical information to other technical team members but also to coworkers in other departments who may not have knowledge of networking technical terminology

Demonstrate minimum of 5 years of experience with developing and documenting processes and procedures for the day-to-day operations

Demonstrate minimum of 5 years of experience in task automation using scripting

Demonstrate minimum of 5 years of experience in implementing and maintaining patch versions and Department of Defense (DoD) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) levels on all network servers and workstations

Demonstrate minimum of 5 years of experience utilizing the DoD Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) to update, manage and track implementation of information security requirements for the IT assets and resources

Demonstrate minimum of 5 years of supporting DoD Information Assurance Risk Management Framework (DIARMF)

DoD 8140 (DoDD 8570) IAT Level certification

Preferred

Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Telecommunications, or Management Information Systems preferred. Alternatively, have 10 years of documented experience relevant to this position