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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** J5 Consulting
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security, Software Debugging, Linux, Web Development, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Online Service Provider, OpenVPN, Virtualization Technology, Scripting, Firewall Services Module
- **Published:** September 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/b4e2e0fc-984c-42eb-8a4c-b7bb589c368a/systems-engineer

## About the Role

* Demonstrated experience with one or more of the following: Computer networking in Windows AND Linux, Cloud provider provisioning/procurement, Use of common online services In a persona-specific environment, Website configuration, Web-page Building.
 * Demonstrated experience with basic software development/scripting/software testing and debugging (Linux and Windows).
 * Demonstrated experience building tech-ops plans using available tools/techniques.
 * Demonstrated experience to independently evaluate complex situations and requirement and be able to select appropriate technical capabilities/ use appropriate tools and develop methodologies to satisfy them.
 * Demonstrated familiarity with social media sites (please specify) and creation/management/troubleshooting social media accounts.
 * Demonstrated experience of VPNs (OpenVPN, Wireguard), Residential and Mobile proxies and firewall rules.
 * Demonstrate psychological resilience to work in varying conditions, manage time effectively, and adapt to different problems and situations.
 * Demonstrated experience with Azure/AWS Cloud Administration and Tier 1 user support
 * Demonstrated experience in managing cash funds, management and tracking of misattribute procurement including payments.
 * Demonstrated experience in persona identity handling.
 * Demonstrated experience in operational tradecraft (OpSec compliance).
 * Demonstrated experience with incidence tracking tool including JIRA.
 * Demonstrated experience communicating effectively (written and oral).

Highly desired skills and demonstrated experience:

 * Demonstrated experience with customer space, CONUS and OCONUS, and how it differs from other cyber activities.
 * Demonstrated experience managing and troubleshooting internet capabilities.
 * Demonstrated experience with Virtualization technologies and VPN Networking.
 * Demonstrated experience with web development.
 * Demonstrated experience with Dark Web and ToR.
 * Demonstrated experience with Cryptocurrency exchanges.
 * Demonstrated experience with surveillance detection route.
 * Demonstrated experience managing and troubleshooting social media accounts and other internet capabilities.
 * Demonstrated experience working with mobile SIMs and eSIMs.
 * Demonstrated experience collecting data from social media accounts and other internet-based platforms., * The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph.

## Description

* This position is expected to be onsite. The position will be located within the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA).
 * Local travel/POV will be on an as needed basis, within the local place of performance.
 * Temporary Duty (TDY) travel is anticipated within the Continental United States (CONUS).


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