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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems - Engineer, Architect - **Company:** Guidehouse Inc. - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $98,000.0 - $163,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Antivirus Softwares, Application Lifecycle Management, Systems Engineering, Symantec Backup Exec, Cluster Analysis, Computer Clusters, Computer Networks, System Configuration, Data Center Infrastructure Management (CIM), Email Filtering, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, System Center Operations Management, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Servers, Network Planning and Design, Systems Development Life Cycle, Microsoft SharePoint, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Web Applications, Computer Networking Systems, Information Technology, Network Support, Vcenter, Performance Monitor, Network Server, Vmware - **Published:** June 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://guidehouse.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/US---DC-Washington/Systems---Engineer--Architect_40099 ## About the Role * Bachelors degree from an accredited university. * Minimum of FOUR (4)+ years of work experience. * Technical experience required. * Experience working with MS 2008 servers in Troubleshooting, administering, configuring, installation, patching, backup and recovery. * Must have demonstrated experience in several of the following: Security systems engineering; Anti-Virus, Anti-Spam, Intrusion Detection, Encryption. Experience in data center management, Windows Server Clustering, SQL Server 2017 or 2019, NetIQ, web application hosting, F5, VMWare, VCenter, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Operations Manager. * Experience working with MS 2016 or 2019 servers in Troubleshooting, administering, configuring, installation, patching, backup, and recovery. * Must have demonstrated experience in several of the following: Security systems engineering; Anti-Virus, Anti-Spam, Intrusion Detection, Encryption. Extensive experience in data center management, Windows Server Clustering, SQL Server 2017 or 2019, NetIQ, web application hosting, F5, VMWare, VCenter, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Operations Manager. * US Citizenship or Green Card is required. No visa sponsorship available for this position. * Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred. What Would Be Nice To Have: * Experience supporting federal project * MCSE Certification, or equivalent, CCNA Certification. ## Description * Designs and implements IT systems to achieve enterprise level strategic and technical goals. * Ensures existing and new systems architectures are aligned with the enterprise goals and objectives. * Provides architectural expertise level direction to systems engineering team and software engineering teams. * Develops, documents, and communicates plans for systems architecture, including analysis of cost reduction opportunities. * Researches emerging technologies in support of systems development efforts and recommend technologies that will increase cost effectiveness and systems flexibility. * Oversees implementation of end-to-end integrated systems. * Documents systems architecture and system performance goals and checks system performance metrics. * Confer with end-users and division managers to define customer requirements for complex systems and infrastructure development. * Models and creates proof of concepts of systems processes based on findings through use case scenarios, workflow diagrams, and data models. * Develops and executes test plans to check infrastructure and systems performance, reports on findings, and make recommendations for improvement. * Develops, documents, communicates and enforces a policy for standardizing systems and software as necessary. * Experience working with Microsoft based products or Cisco networking equipment. * Engages with peers to accomplish daily tasks, and communicates with the customer point of contact daily. Installs, maintains, and coordinates the use of servers and associated networks. * Evaluates hardware and software, develops security procedures, analyzes network designs, and researches new technologies. * Troubleshoots and resolves complex problems. Implements and coordinates network policies, procedures, and standards. * Works independently without direct supervision. * Essentially manages the server environment for daily operational success. * This position is critical in making sure support is provided correctly. Primary responsibility will be maintaining Windows 2016 servers or later, provide application management, Active Directory management, Server Cluster administration network maintenance and support, security, backup, and recovery using backup Exec. * As this position is primary focused in working in a team environment the qualified candidate will be responsible for mentoring others. ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Kubernetes Security - Challenge and Opportunity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/412-kubernetes-security-challenge-and-opportunity) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [tRPC: API schemas are pure overhead](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/796-trpc-api-schemas-are-pure-overhead) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) ## Related Articles - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)