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# Senior Systems Engineer

- **Company:** CCS, LLC
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $165,000.0 - $180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Systems Engineering, Linux, Linux Servers, Windows Servers, Public Key Infrastructure, Scripting, Containerization, Kubernetes, Docker
- **Published:** September 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9174001/senior-systems-engineer

## About the Role

* Deep expertise in Microsoft Core On-prem technologies (Windows Server, AD,
Exchange, PKI, Group Policy).

 * Experience with Linux server management, scripting/automation.
 * Familiarity with container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker) in hybrid
environments.

 * Security, networking, monitoring, and backup/DR integration relevant to enterprise
infrastructure., * 8+ years systems engineering experience in secure/cleared environments.

 * Active TS
 * Professional certification required; Expert-level preferred.
 * Demonstrated experience with progressive responsibilities indicative of a senior
engineer.

 * Location: On-site at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB)

## Description

project demands.

 * Non-repetitive, impactful efforts providing daily challenges with no long-term
boredom.

 * Ownership of systems and projects from planning through lifecycle execution.
 * Generally high OPTEMPO; individuals must self-manage workload based on
communicated priorities.

What You'll Do

 * Design, deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise Windows infrastructure
(Active Directory, Group Policy, PKI, etc.).

 * Manage identity and access systems, certificate authorities, and PKI infrastructure.
 * Depending on specializations: Linux systems, containerized workloads (Kubernetes,
Docker), etc.

 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams on architecture, security, and operational
improvements.

 * Lead root cause analysis for system outages or performance issues.
 * Mentor less-senior engineers and technicians.