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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr Systems Engineer - **Company:** Scientific Research Corporation - **Location:** Charleston, SC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Complex Networks, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Continuous Integration, Linux, Identity and Access Management, Subnetting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Windows Servers, Virtual Desktops, Routing, Network Segmentation, OpenShift, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Cloud Services, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Content Automation Protocol, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtual Machines, Software Vulnerability Management, Azure Automation, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Computer Network Technologies, C4i, HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Git, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Storage Technologies, Azure AKS, Data Management, Terraform, Software Version Control, Cisco, Docker, Plan of Action and Milestones, Vmware - **Published:** September 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3393866403&tx=KL707PFK&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 * U.S. citizenship required * Active DoD Secret clearance required at start, with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance * Ability to qualify for CSWF / DoD 8140 IAT Level II * Security+ CE or equivalent IAT II certification is, Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical discipline, Experience with DoD Impact Level environments, with IL5 experience strongly preferred, Ability to understand complex network operating systems, cloud services, and supporting infrastructure, Experience producing technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, implementation plans, test artifacts, operating procedures, and RMF / ATO compliance evidence Strong verbal and written communication skills Desired Skills: * Experience supporting Navy C4I, C5I, C6I, tactical networks, or comparable DoD mission environments * Experience with Azure Government, classified cloud, IL5, or IL6 environments * Experience with any or all of the following: * Azure Arc * Azure Virtual Desktop * Azure Kubernetes Service or other Kubernetes/container platforms * Azure Firewall * Microsoft Defender for Cloud * ExpressRoute * VPN Gateway * Azure virtual machines * Linux and Windows server administration * Terraform integrated with Azure Automation * Git based version control and CI/CD pipelines * Automation with Ansible, PowerShell, Bash, or Python * Containerization using OpenShift, Kubernetes, Docker, or similar platforms * Networking technologies, primarily Cisco and Juniper * Software Defined Networking experience or understanding * Storage technologies, preferably vSAN or comparable enterprise storage * DISA STIGs, ACAS/SCAP remediation, RMF controls, POA&Ms, and continuous monitoring, Strong collaboration and leadership skills in a multi disciplinary technical environment Clearance Information: SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL WITH TOP SECRET ELIGIBILITY Travel Requirements: * <10% ## Description * Designing, deploying, securing, and sustaining Microsoft Azure and Azure Government cloud architectures in support of Navy C4I * Supporting hybrid cloud solutions that integrate on premises infrastructure with Azure services * Engineering Azure connectivity, including ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, routing, segmentation, firewall integration, and connectivity to on premises networks * Designing and managing Azure networking, including virtual networks, subnets, network security groups, routing, VLAN integration, and network segmentation * Implementing cloud security using Microsoft Defender, Azure Firewall, secure baselines, least privilege access, role based access control, and Zero Trust principles * Administering Azure identity, privileged access, service identities, and access controls in coordination with enterprise identity and cybersecurity teams * Architecting and supporting Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows and Linux virtual machines, and containerized workloads * Developing repeatable infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform, Azure Automation, scripting, and CI/CD practices * Troubleshooting cloud, network, identity, security, compute, storage, and hybrid integration issues across lab, test, and production environments * Evaluating technical, cybersecurity, mission, schedule, and cost constraints to develop resilient cloud implementation plans * Producing architecture diagrams, implementation plans, test artifacts, operating procedures, troubleshooting guides, and sustainment documentation * Supporting RMF, ATO, STIG, vulnerability remediation, POA&M, and continuous monitoring activities * Participating in technical reviews, change management, test events, deployment planning, and production transition activities * Identifying technical risks, dependencies, integration gaps, and sustainment concerns, then recommend practical mitigation options * Communicating technical recommendations, risks, and tradeoffs to government customers, engineering teams, cybersecurity stakeholders, and program leadership, * Microsoft Azure systems engineering, including architecture design, deployment, migration, configuration, administration, and sustainment * Azure Government or DoD owned cloud environments * Hybrid cloud architectures integrating on premises infrastructure with Azure services * Azure networking, including virtual networks, subnets, network security groups, routing, segmentation, VPN Gateway, and ExpressRoute * Operating systems management, including Linux, Windows, and VMware based environments * Cloud security implementation, including Microsoft Defender, Azure Firewall, secure baselines, least privilege access, role based access control, and Zero Trust principles * Identity and access management, including privileged access, service identities, and integration with enterprise identity services * Infrastructure automation using Terraform, Azure Automation, PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible, or comparable tools * Troubleshooting complex cloud, network, identity, security, compute, and hybrid integration issues ## 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