> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1880636-it-oriented-system-engineer-4](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1880636-it-oriented-system-engineer-4). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT-oriented System Engineer 4 - **Company:** M.C. Dean, Inc. - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $187,680.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Systems Engineering, Bash Shell, Configuration Management, Information Systems, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Distributed File Systems, Domain Name System (DNS), VMware ESX Servers, Failover, Hardware Virtualization, Internet Security, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Software, Microsoft SQL Server, System Center Configuration Manager, Windows Servers, NetApp Applications, Microsoft PowerPoint, Windows PowerShell, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Requirements Management, Security Software, Microsoft SharePoint, Software Systems, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, VMware Infrastructure, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, SC Clearance, Information Technology, SDN Network, Hardware Infrastructure, Api Management, Wsus, Cisco, Vulnerability Analysis, Vmware - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/it-systems-engineer-4-falls-church-va-falls-church-va--d88bd934-38da-4903-bb24-e3c43bac054b ## About the Role Clearance/Citizen Type: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; active Secret Clearance is required. Work Type: Full-time, * U.S. Citizen with adjudicated U.S. Secret Clearance. * Bachelors Degree and 7+ years of progressive experience. Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical, or a Related Engineering/IT Discipline. * Some experience eliciting requirements, conducting research, designing, testing, and implementing hardware and software solutions for virtual infrastructure technologies. * Engineering experience with the following core platforms and services: + VMware ESXi and vSphere. + Microsoft Windows Server Deployment and Administration. + Microsoft Windows 11 Deployment and Administration. + DNS, DFS, and DHCP. + Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), Key Management Service (KMS) + Active Directory and defining, implementing, and maintaining Group Policy. + Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM). * Experience performing security scans, performing system updates, and applying security configurations, e.g., DISA STIG/SRGs to system hardware and software. * Experience virtualizing enterprise applications (Active Directory, MS SQL, RHEL, MS SharePoint, etc.). * Experience with API management, scripting languages including PowerShell, Python, JSON, Bash, etc. * Meet DoD 8570 IAT Level-II requirements. * Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams. * Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives. * Strong MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio Skills. Desired / Advantageous Qualifications and Experience: * Experience administering OCSP (e.g. Axway Validation Authority, Microsoft OCSP Responder). * Experience troubleshooting and optimizing the Trellix security product suite (Endpoint Security, DLP, HIPS, etc.). * Experience designing and deploying SQL Database Infrastructure such as Microsoft SQL Server. * Experience engineering and implementing platforms and services in a software-defined network environment. * Vendor certifications, VMware, Cisco, Microsoft, NetApp, etc. Abilities: * Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time. * Sitting for extended periods of time. * Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction. * Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard. * Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. * Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. * Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. * Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. * Identify and understand the speech of another person. Pay Range: USD $125,120.00 - USD $187,680.00 /Yr. Skills: Adjudication, Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Architectural Services, Audiovisual, Automation, Bash Scripting, Cisco Network Systems, Computer Science, Configuration Management, Cross-Functional, Cyber-Physical, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), DNS (Domain Name System), Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), DoD Directive 8140, DoD Directive 8570, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Endpoint Security, Engineering, Enterprise Applications, Failover, Government, Hardware Quality Assurance, Hardware Virtualization, IAT - Information Assurance Technical, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Infrastructure Software, Internet Security, JSON, Keyboards, Life Safety Systems, Manual Dexterity, Mechanical Engineering, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Infrastructure, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Word, NetApp Storage Systems, Organizational Skills, Process Improvement, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Red Hat Linux Operating System, Requirements Management, Research Skills, SQL Databases, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Secret Clearance, Security Software, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Systems Hardware, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Telecommunications, Test Design, Testing, Time Management, United States Citizen, VMWare Certifications, VMWare ESX/ESXi, VMWare vSphere, Virtualization, Virtualization Software, Windows PowerShell, Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) ## Description * Work closely with stakeholders to gather technical requirements, architect solutions, execute on deliverables, and communicate solutions to the entire technical program team and to end-customer stakeholders. * Drive the analysis, evaluation, engineering, and implementation of system improvements, automation, optimization, and deployments. * Drive development of designs and architectural changes to infrastructure environments including physical/logical drawings, engineering design plans, implementation plans, transition plans, test plans, and failover plans. * Perform security updates to hardware and software to ensure the security posture across all systems implemented and managed. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [Introducing JSON Structure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100219-introducing-json-structure) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [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) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers)