Systems Engineer supporting the Government

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Sterling, VA, United States
12 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
4 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Active Directory Apple Mac Systems Systems Engineering Bash Shell Information Technology Consulting System Configuration Linux VMware ESX Servers Python (Programming Language) Network Security System Center Configuration Manager
+6 more
Citrix Systems Windows PowerShell User Environment Management Virtualization Technology VMware VSphere Vmware

Job description

Our work depends on a Systems Engineer joining our team to support Government activities in Annapolis Junction, MD or Sterling, VA.

As a Systems Engineer supporting the Government, you will be a part of a team charged with engineering solutions for desktop (physical & virtual) builds for Windows, Apple, and Linux operating systems, STIF compliance, life cycle, etc.

In this role, a typical day may include:

Building the strategy for the endpoint environment, including emerging technology, new technical solutions, software, and hardware based on DIA CIO road maps

Maintaining DISA-approved WIM and Secure Host Baseline (SHB) including testing and transferring to appropriate enclaves

Downloading, packaging, and deploying Windows and Office Security Updates

Developing, implementing, and documenting formal configuration guides as needed

Developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining Group Policy Objects (GPOs) in Microsoft Active Directory (AD) for end user devices, which implement STIG and other device and account controls

Developing, testing, and deploying desktop images including applications and GPO updates

Deploying and updating approved packaged applications using PowerShell App Deployment Toolkit (PSADT)

Developing technical support documentation for IT equipment and systems as required

Requirements

  • High School and 10+ years / Associate’s and 8+ year /Bachelor’s Degree and 6+ years/ Master’s Degree and 4+ years of relevant years of experience required.
  • Detailed knowledge of end user computing environments including Windows 10, Windows 11, Mac OSX, and their supporting infrastructure components such as Active Directory, group policy creation and maintenance, and SCCM
  • Experience with deploying, configuring, and managing enterprise solutions for Windows 10 and 11
  • Experience with Python, PowerShell, and Bash Scripting
  • Familiarity with VMware ESXi and VSphere.
  • Familiarity with virtualization network on multiple classifications.
  • Familiarity with Citrix or VMware VDI architecture.
  • Must possess an Active TS/SCI and willingness to obtain and maintain a CI Poly

Benefits & conditions

Essential Network Security (ENS) Solutions, LLC is a service-disabled veteran owned, highly regarded IT consulting and management firm. ENS consults for the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) providing innovative solutions in the core competency area of Identity, Credential and Access Management (ICAM), Software Development, Cyber and Network Security, System Engineering, Program/Project Management, IT support, Solutions, and Services that yield enduring results. Our strong technical and management experts have been able to maintain a standard of excellence in their relationships while delivering innovative, scalable and collaborative infrastructure to our clients.

Why ENS?

  • Free Platinum-Level Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, 100% paid for by ENS
  • 401k Contribution from Day 1
  • PTO + 11 Paid Federal Holidays
  • Long & Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Group Term Life Insurance
  • Tuition, Certification & Professional Development Assistance
  • Workers’ Compensation
  • Relocation Assistance

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI tools are an important part of daily work at ENS Solutions, and we are committed to their responsible and ethical use. To ensure a fair and equitable candidate evaluation based on individual skills, knowledge, and experience, candidates are not permitted to use artificial intelligence or other assistive tools during interviews, whether in person or virtual, unless explicit permission has been granted in advance.

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