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# Principal Systems Engineer

- **Company:** VTG LLC
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $102,377.0 - $169,898.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Systems Engineering, Message Transfer Agent, HP-UX, Network Monitoring, SC Clearance, Network Support, Firewall Services Module, Network Server
- **Published:** September 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9182682/principal-systems-engineer

## About the Role

* Must have a BA/BS in a technical discipline with at least 10 years of experience.
 * Must have and maintain a Secret clearance.
 * Eligible for a Top Secret.
 * Willing to travel 75% or more

VTG's estimated starting pay range is $102,377-$169,898 annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.

## Description

* Applies a comprehensive set of systems engineering principles and disciplines supporting Windows NT 4.0 / 2000 and HP UX 11.0 administration and network support.
 * Installs and configures the servers and client software upgrades, as well as provide network monitoring and firewall configuration.
 * Provides engineering support, tests, administers, and troubleshoots mail server.
 * Develops engineering assessments of different configurations. including the review of work products for correctness, adherence to the design concept and to user standards, and for progress in accordance with schedules.
 * Coordinates with the Project and/or Program Manager to ensure problem solution and user satisfaction.
 * Makes recommendations, if needed, for approval of major systems installations.
 * Prepares milestone status reports and deliveries/presentations on the system concept to colleagues, subordinates, and end user representatives.


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