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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Tier II System Engineer (Shift Schedules: Day, Evening, and Nigh - **Company:** StratasCorp Technologies - **Location:** Chesapeake, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $115,000.0 - $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Multitier Architecture, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security, Disaster Recovery, Failover, Hyper-V, Issue Tracking Systems, Windows PowerShell, Security Content Automation Protocol, Service Pack, Virtualization Technology, Information Technology - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9024846/tier-ii-system-engineer-shift-schedules-day-evening-and-nigh ## About the Role * 3-5 years overall IT experience. * 2+ years providing operations and administration support of Windows-based IT systems and services, Microsoft Azure Government highly desired. * Knowledge and experience with PowerShell. * Knowledge and experience with DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs). * Knowledge and experience with Virtualization technology (Microsoft Hyper-V preferred). * Knowledge and experience with Microsoft administration tools (e.g., WAC, Azure Arc., etc.) * Strong communication skills capable of communicating technical concepts to senior system administrators. Certifications required at Hire: * Security+ CE (Required) Certification Required within 90 days of hire: * Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals ## Description Will provide Operations and Maintenance (O&M) support for Azure on-premise environment. Primary responsibilities: * Provide services for Windows-based IT systems, perform assigned O&M tasks report task progress, provide feedback, and ensure tasks are completed on time. * Perform technical investigation of infrastructure issues - analyze complex routing/switching/computing problems, recurring performance issues, account and service configurations. * Perform scan and remediation tasks - perform Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) scans to evaluate and report compliance against applicable STIGs, verify and upload scan findings, perform mitigation of findings, and provide write-up of recommended actions for open vulnerabilities and submit to ISSM for concurrence. * Execution of non-trivial changes and fixes: configuration adjustments, install software patches, service packs to maintain cybersecurity compliance, perform advanced service restarts or failover actions, restoration from backups as per SOPs/changes. * Problem management: Root cause analysis for significant/repeat incidents, including log review, trend analysis, and proposing corrective actions. * Provide services for Windows-based IT systems, perform assigned O&M tasks (e.g., install security patches/updates, plan and perform HW/SW upgrades, troubleshoot issues, etc.), report task progress, provide feedback, and ensure tasks are completed on time. * Develop and submit change requests as necessary. * Monitor and optimize IT system platform performance. * Provide input on system O&M task documentation, e.g., security patching/system updates, planning and performing upgrades, troubleshooting, maintaining the security posture of IT systems. * Provide written and verbal project updates to leadership, respond to, resolve, and document customer issues using the approved ticketing system. * Provide input on sustainment of O&M processes and procedures (e.g., SOP) for server platforms. * Provide input on disaster recovery, business continuity, and failover/cutover procedures. * Provide input on support tools and documentation., *Night shift specifics: The Third Shift Support Specialist delivers responsive support to users operating across multiple geographic regions and time zones, ensuring continuity of service during non-business hours. The position documents incidents, service requests, troubleshooting activities, and resolutions within the organization's IT service management platform, while maintaining accurate records for knowledge sharing and operational continuity. The specialist communicates technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical users, provides guidance on system functionality and best practices, and facilitates the effective transition of unresolved issues to subsequent support tiers or business-hour teams. 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