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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Windows and Linux Systems Engineer - **Company:** Dezign Concepts LLC - **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Computing Platforms, Databases, Data Architecture, Data Transmissions, Data Security, Linux, Hardware Security Module, Hyper-V, Storage Area Network (SAN), Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Servers, NetApp Applications, Oracle (Applications), Windows PowerShell, Oracle Linux, VMware Virtualization, SSL Certificate Management, Data Processing, Cisco Switches, Network Server, Wsus, Cisco, Server Operating Systems & Platforms, Vmware - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9076835/windows-and-linux-systems-engineer ## About the Role Apply broad platform expertise, sound security judgment, and collaborative leadership to keep complex systems resilient and mission-ready. Platform EngineeringAdminister Windows Server, Linux, MSSQL, Active Directory, Group Policy, WSUS, VM clusters, Hyper-V, VMware, and DPM.Security & AccreditationSupport A&A, certificate management, hardware security modules, sensitive-data handling, and secure data transfers.Enterprise ResilienceStrengthen Cisco networks, NetApp SANs, automation, program support, documentation, knowledge sharing, and continuity of operations. Mandatory Skills & Experience * Demonstrated experience with Windows systems engineering and administration, including MSSQL databases, Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS), VM clusters, Hyper-V, Data Protection Manager, and PowerShell scripting. * Demonstrated experience with Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes to accredit security-controlled systems. * Demonstrated experience with Linux systems engineering and administration. Desired Skills & Experience * Demonstrated experience with security-controlled systems, CipherTrust enterprise hardware security modules, software, and data architecture. * Demonstrated experience as a data transfer officer with security-controlled systems. * Demonstrated experience as an Oracle Linux Systems Administrator. * Demonstrated experience with Cisco switches and security appliances, including ASAs, StealthWatch, and Tetration. * Demonstrated experience managing NetApp storage area networks (SANs). * Demonstrated experience with certificate management for users, servers, and service accounts. * Demonstrated experience cross-skilling and backfilling for teammates. * Demonstrated experience handling sensitive data, exercising discretion and sound judgment, and achieving mission outcomes. * Preferred certification: Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) Database Administrator. * Demonstrated experience with the Sponsor's security-controlled systems, software, and data architecture. * Demonstrated experience with the Sponsor's Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes. * Demonstrated experience as a data transfer officer with the Sponsor's security-controlled systems. * Demonstrated experience with IT program management and support. 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