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Dean, Inc. - **Location:** Vienna, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $130,300.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Active Directory, Bash Shell, Biometrics, Cisco Unified Communications Manager, Collaborative Software, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Desktop Virtualization, Distributed File Systems, Domain Name System (DNS), VMware ESX Servers, Failover, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Software, Microsoft SQL Server, System Center Configuration Manager, Windows Servers, NetApp Applications, Citrix Systems, Microsoft PowerPoint, Windows PowerShell, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Microsoft SharePoint, Software Systems, SQL Databases, VMware Infrastructure, VMware Horizon View, VMware VSphere, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Data Center Networking, SC Clearance, Pure Storage, Information Technology, SDN Network, Nutanix, Api Management, Cisco, Vmware - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gp0vfz ## 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; **Ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance. Education/Experience: + Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a Related Engineering Discipline. + Bachelor's Degree and 5+ Years of progressive experience. + Experience developing and implementing hardware and software solutions for data center and virtual infrastructure technologies. Strong engineering experience with the following core platforms and services: + VMware ESXi and vSphere + Microsoft Windows Server 2016 and 2019 + Deployment and Administration Microsoft Windows 10 Deployment and Administration DNS, DFS, and DHCP Active Directory and defining, implementing, and maintaining Group Policy Microsoft SCCM with Operating System Deployment (OSD) Data center networking fundamentals (experience with software defined data center networks a plus. + Data center storage fundamentals (experience with SAN protocols and NAS protocols Experience virtualizing enterprise applications (Active Directory, MS SQL, RHEL, MS SharePoint, Unified Communications, etc.). + Experience developing highly secure and reliable solutions that meet all organizational Cybersecurity and Information Assurance requirements. + Experience with Data Center Automation and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), API management, scripting languages including PowerShell, Python, JSON, Bash, etc. Meet DoD 8570 IAT Level-II requirements. Strong Oral, Written and Presentation Skills with the ability and experience communicating directly with executive leadership. + Demonstrated experience with developing cost estimates and work breakdown structures for the design and implementation of complex projects. + Demonstrated experience performing technical cross-training/coaching of junior colleagues + 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 is a plus. + Ability to travel internationally up to 25% of the time. Desired / Advantageous Qualifications Experience with Hyperconverged architectures such as Cisco Hyper Flex, Nutanix, etc. + Experience with Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS), Fabric Interconnects and other similar technologies. + Experience with Virtualized Desktop Infrastructure, e.g., Citrix ZenDesktop, and/or VMware Horizon Large on-premise storage engineering and administration experience with NetApp, + Dell/EMC, Pure Storage, etc. Experience designing and deploying Collaboration Platforms such as Microsoft SharePoint Experience designing and deploying SQL Database Infrastructure such as Microsoft SQL Server Experience engineering and implementing data center and campus area networks and security stacks. + Experience engineering and implementing platforms and services in a software-defined network environment Experience with DoD IT security requirements including DISA STIG/SRGs. + Understanding of Department of Defense standards and best practices Vendor certifications, VMware, Cisco, Microsoft, NetApp, etc. ## Description We are seeking a **System Engineer 3** to join our **Security and Electronic Systems (SES)** business Unit. As part of **(SES)** Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, it systems, perimeter defense and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high-growth markets. Responsibilities What you'll do in this role: Assist with the analysis, evaluation, engineering, and implementation of system improvements, optimization, and deployments. Develop and implement technology and solution roadmaps to meet customer strategic goals and mission priorities. Develop and implement designs for large, complex multi-site data center infrastructure and virtualized environment solutions. Document designs, and changes to data center infrastructure environments including physical/logical drawings, engineering design plans, implementation plans, transition plans, test plans, and failover plans. Implement, test, and operate large complex data center and virtualized compute, storage, and network environments. 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