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# Senior Systems Applications Engineer

- **Company:** HII Mission Technologies
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $129,285.0 - $210,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Apache Tomcat, Bash Shell, C Sharp (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Databases, Software Design Patterns, Linux, Linux System Administration, Windows Servers, MySQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Windows PowerShell, Systems Architecture, Web Applications, SC Clearance, Database Replication, DODAF, Servicenow, Vulnerability Analysis, Vmware, Programming Languages
- **Published:** July 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9059829/senior-systems-applications-engineer

## About the Role

Excellent Problem-Solving Capabilities

 * Ability to analyze and resolve unfamiliar technical problems by identifying appropriate solutions, communicating recommendations clearly, and executing tasks through completion.
 * Demonstrated success working in small teams to address complex technical challenges.

Strong Linux Experience and Expertise

 * Ability to perform a wide range of Linux administration tasks.
 * Preferred experience supporting on-premises ServiceNow deployments.

Strong Windows Server Experience

 * Proficiency in administering and maintaining Windows Server environments.

Programming Expertise

 * Comfortable working with multiple programming and scripting languages.
 * Strong experience with C#, PowerShell, and Bash.
 * Familiarity with web-based applications, ideally running under Tomcat.
 * Solid understanding of programming best practices, object-oriented concepts, and common design patterns.

Database

 * Working knowledge of basic SQL.
 * Preferred familiarity with MySQL.
 * Experience with database replication is a plus.

Some Architecture Background

 * Familiarity with DoDAF diagramming methods.
 * Ability to document current and proposed system architectures clearly and accurately.

 * 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
 * Active DoD 8140 certifications. (Sec+, CYSA+, etc.)
 * Active Secret clearance (minimum).
 * Willingness to work on-site at the Ft. Meade DISA facility.

 * Experience working with VMware environments.
 * Experience applying STIGs to servers.
 * Exposure to Tenable vulnerability-scanning products.

Office, industrial, or shipboard environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances. Lifting and moving materials may be required.



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