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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer II - **Company:** Intelligent Waves LLC - **Location:** Eglin Air Force Base, FL, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon S3, Apache HTTP Server, Systems Engineering, Bash Shell, CentOS, Server Message Block, Configuration Management, Databases, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Desktop Computing, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Elasticsearch, Apache Hadoop, Hadoop Distributed File System, Human-Computer Interaction, HP Thin Clients, Web Servers, Java Applet, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Servers, MySQL, Wireless Security, Network File Systems, PowerCLI, Windows PowerShell, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Cloudera, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, VMware VSphere, Hyperconverged Infrastructure, Gitlab, Git, SC Clearance, Containerization, Information Technology, Rancher, Laptops, Data Management, Routing & Switching - **Published:** August 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3339346712&tx=YT606CYT&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * Possess a Bachelor's degree in a Computer Science related field or the equivalent combination of at least four (4) years of related education, professional training, or work experience. * Possess at least five (5) years of experience in Systems Engineering (preferably in Air Force or DoD environment). * Possess an IAT Level II certification in accordance with DoD 8140 (i.e., Sec+ CE [MCSA]). * Possess experiences in Systems Engineering for Enterprise IT systems. * Performing user interaction and identifying end user needs and documenting system capabilities needed * Researching potential solutions and identify recommended solutions * Designing holistic IT solutions * Installing, Testing, and Documenting new capabilities * Integrating and deploying new capabilities into existing systems * Providing training to Systems Administrators for operations and maintenance of new capabilities * Developing and documenting CONOPS, TTP, and SOPs * Providing inputs to and following directions from Configuration Management processes. * Knowledge of common base-level (Air Force) communication and IT systems as well as familiarity with Air Force Instructions (17 and 33 series), especially 33-115v1. ## Description Travel: Up to 50% travel may be required based on mission requirements, including contingency and surge operations. All authorized travel will be reimbursed in accordance with GSA Per Diem rates and the Department of Defense Joint Travel Regulations (JTR). Clearance Requirement: DoW Secret clearance with Top Secret/SCI Eligibility. Intelligent Waves delivers mission-focused multi-domain operational expertise and innovation to the Government through high-impact technology solutions in cybersecurity, data science, enterprise network & systems engineering, software development, and cognitive human performance. ANYTIME. ANYWHERE. ANY DOMAIN. Since 2006, we have proudly served federal agencies including the Department of Defense. Our ability to operate globally in a wide range of environments, coupled with our deep understanding of customer needs and requirements, enables us to provide cost-effective solutions to support the most complex missions. Adherence to all customer site protocols is mandatory for employees. Responsibilities * Deliver end-to-end systems engineering: requirements gathering, design, development, test, and documentation of solutions. * Collaborate with Architecture, Integration, Operations and Maintenance, and User teams to evolve the system. * Provide systems engineering and system administration support across a wide range of hardware and software, including but not limited to: * Hyper-converged infrastructure * Enterprise servers * Enterprise and object storage (block, file, and object), including software-defined storage, using SMB/CIFS, NFS, S3, and HDFS * End-user compute (thin clients, laptops, and desktops) * Networking and boundary security (enterprise switching and routing, boundary firewalls, inline/Type 1 network encryption, and other CSfC components) * Platforms and services: VMware vSphere and Horizon VDI, Rancher RKE2 containerization, Windows AD and enterprise services, Elasticsearch (ELK), DNS, DHCP * Automation and scripting: PowerShell, Ansible, PowerCLI, Bash, and others * Operating systems: Windows 10/11, Windows Server, and enterprise Linux (Red Hat Enterprise Linux, CentOS, Rocky Linux, and others) * Databases and data platforms: Microsoft SQL Server, Apache/Cloudera Hadoop, PostgreSQL, MariaDB/MySQL, government-furnished data platforms (GOTS), and other data applications * Other software: Git, GitLab Server, web servers, Java app * Perform installation, configuration, hardening, and testing for new and updated system changes. * Recommend, implement, and test patches and security fixes. * Interface and coordinate with government and commercial partners and customers. * Develop and document CONOPS, TTPs, and SOPs. * Ensure compliance with all technical and architectural standards and DoD/AF guidance. * Build and maintain positive working relationships with peers and other team members. * Provide engineering support for systems and networks at both austere and fixed locations to deliver mission capabilities at the edge. * Willing and able to travel on military and commercial aircraft. * May be required to work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, shift work, and overtime, to support mission requirements. * Perform other job-related duties as assigned. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Branch your database like your code: How schema changes and pull requests go hand in hand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/350-branch-your-database-like-your-code-how-schema-changes-and-pull-requests-go-hand-in-hand) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [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) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)