Senior Systems Engineer - Team Lead

• Engineer, secure, and sustain Windows Server environments within IL6 cloud architectures (Azure Government Secret, AWS GovCloud Secret).

• Implement automation-first infrastructure using PowerShell, scripting, and Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., Terraform, ARM, Ansible).

• Harden systems in compliance with DISA STIGs, RMF controls, and DoD cybersecurity policy; support vulnerability and patch automation.

• Integrate Windows systems into DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, GitOps workflows, and containerized platform services.

• Troubleshoot and optimize mission infrastructure across compute, storage, identity, networking, and cloud layers.

• Serve as the day-to-day technical lead for the government customer-assign tasks, track delivery, coordinate engineering activities, and escalate risks.

• Ensure high availability, backup integrity, and continuity for mission-critical classified systems.

• 10+ years of relevant systems engineering experience

• Experience operating in DoD cybersecurity frameworks (RMF, STIG compliance)

• Expertise integrating Windows infrastructure into DevOps/DevSecOps automation workflows

• Strong scripting ability (PowerShell required; Python or Bash a plus)

• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams in customer-facing DoD environments

• Certifications (IAT II - one required): Security+, CySA+, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP

• Active Secret clearance (ability to support IL6 classified environment)

Preferred Experience for the Senior Systems Engineer include:

• Kubernetes or OpenShift exposure

• Experience supporting restricted classified environments

• Infrastructure-as-Code tooling (Terraform, ARM, Ansible, etc.)

• Container security and hardened image pipelines

• Microsoft cloud certifications (Azure Government focus)

• Advanced cloud cybersecurity certifications

• Salary Range: $190,000-$200,000

• Full Benefits Package:

PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Maternity Leave, Military Reserve Pay Offset, Cigna Medical/Dental/Vision, Sick Leave as required by law, Holidays