Senior Systems Engineer

The Senior Systems Engineer designs, implements, secures, and maintains complex systems and infrastructure supporting mission-critical federal solutions. The role leads technical execution, mentors junior engineers, and drives architectural, operational, and security excellence, including physical staging and imaging of server hardware., Systems Design & Architecture

Develop system architectures, technical designs, and integration plans Evaluate new technologies and ensure solutions meet performance and compliance standards

Implementation & Operations

Build and maintain servers, cloud environments, networks, and infrastructure Execute upgrades, patching, hardening, and lifecycle management Implement automation and orchestration using scripting and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Troubleshooting & Support

Resolve complex issues across hardware, software, and network layers Lead root cause analysis and long-term corrective action planning Provide Tier 3 support for mission-critical systems

Security & Compliance

Implement security controls and baselines while supporting audits and continuous monitoring

Documentation & Governance

Maintain architecture diagrams, configuration documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and runbooks Support governance and change control processes

Collaboration & Leadership

Partner with Project Managers (PMs), architects, and operations teams Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders

RACK BUILD AND STAGING:

Partner with Project Managers (PMs), architects, and operations teams Support physical server and infrastructure rack builds in accordance with approved rack elevations, build standards, and deployment procedures Validate and inventory server hardware and supporting infrastructure received for large-scale deployments, verifying configuration against the Bill of Materials (BOM) prior to installation and burn-in Stage server hardware and load approved customer-provided system images in controlled lab and staging environments Configure and validate server hardware, operating systems, firmware, and supporting infrastructure in accordance with approved build standards Support development, testing, and customer approval of a standardized golden rack from a systems and server integration perspective Validate server hardware, operating system, and network connectivity, coordinating with network integration staff to ensure server and network builds align with the approved rack standard Troubleshoot hardware, operating system, configuration, and integration issues identified during staging and pre-deployment testing Support Python, PowerShell, Bash, and Ansible automation for repeatable server provisioning, configuration, and validation Maintain build documentation, test results, configuration artifacts, and system readiness records Apply DISA STIGs and DoD-approved hardening baselines to server operating systems and firmware during staging, prior to golden rack approval Validate staged server builds against RMF control requirements and document compliance status as part of build acceptance Support vulnerability scanning, patching, and remediation of staged systems prior to shipment

Extensive systems engineering experience Expertise with Windows and Linux servers, cloud platforms, virtualization, storage, and networking Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills Experience with automation tools including PowerShell, Bash, Python, and Ansible Understanding of security principles and compliance frameworks Strong communication skills Experience staging and imaging server hardware in a lab or integration environment, Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Architect, Linux+, CCNP, Security+, or MCSE Experience supporting enterprise or federal environments Familiarity with DevOps pipelines and CI/CD methodologies CyKor, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, natural origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

CyKor is a fast-growing Technology Solutions Provider to both federal and commercial clients. We attribute our continued growth to our core values, our professional team, and the valuable relationships with our clients. Our small and growing team fosters an environment in which each team member is respected, valued, and appreciated for their contributions.