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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # System Engineer 2 - **Company:** Tensley Consulting - **Location:** Linthicum Heights, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $180,000 - $200,000 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, Information Systems, IT Management, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Windows Servers, Network Architecture, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Software, Service Pack, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Virtual Machines, VMware Virtualization, Software Vulnerability Management, Cloud Platform System, Software Troubleshooting, Information Technology, Wsus, Vmware - **Published:** October 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/92331e9b-1403-4da2-8826-3c0b02bdadcf/system-engineer- ## About the Role * Fourteen (14) years of experience as a Systems Engineer supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity. * Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university. * Five (5) additional years of Systems Engineering experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree., * Experience supporting systems engineering activities across requirements analysis, architecture development, design, integration, testing, and technical documentation. * Knowledge of cybersecurity architecture, risk management, and mitigation strategies. * Experience researching, evaluating, integrating, or testing cybersecurity tools and technologies. * Experience supporting CSfC architecture development and requirements integration. * Hands-on experience administering and securing Microsoft Windows Server environments. * Experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting VMware environments and Windows virtual machines. * Experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, and infrastructure supporting Zero Trust principles. * Experience managing Windows updates and security patches through WSUS. * Familiarity with security hardening, vulnerability management, audit preparation, and DoD STIG compliance. * Ability to develop architecture models and technical documentation using tools such as NextGen and BluGen. * Strong troubleshooting, collaboration, and communication skills, including the ability to coordinate technical issues with vendors and government stakeholders. ## Description The selected candidate will provide systems engineering expertise and technical leadership while supporting Windows Server, VMware, Active Directory, and Zero Trust architecture within a CSfC environment., * Research, develop, integrate, and test cybersecurity products, tools, and emerging technologies. * Analyze cybersecurity risks and develop mitigation strategies to strengthen system security. * Research and evaluate cybersecurity architectures and enterprise capabilities, including cloud architectures and technologies. * Develop architecture models using DoDCAR tools, including NextGen and BluGen. * Support a team of engineers designing and building a CSfC architecture. * Provide technical leadership for the integration of CSfC requirements, system designs, and technologies. * Analyze user requirements and system architectures to develop requirements specifications, design documentation, and integration and test plans. * Identify and implement improvements to infrastructure deployment, maintenance, and administration. * Install, maintain, and support VMware virtualization environments hosting Windows virtual machines. * Build and maintain Active Directory capabilities supporting Zero Trust architecture within the CSfC environment. * Configure and deploy Group Policy Objects through Active Directory Group Policy Management. * Review, approve, and deploy weekly Microsoft Windows Server updates through Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). * Apply security patches and maintain production Windows Server systems within the CSfC network architecture. * Prepare systems for security audits and support audit reviews with Enterprise IT Security. * Support compliance with Information Security Vulnerability Management requirements, Intelligence Community Vulnerability Alerts, and Department of Defense Security Technical Implementation Guides. * Coordinate with software vendors to troubleshoot and resolve product issues within the operating environment. * Communicate technical findings, risks, and recommendations to engineering teams, government stakeholders, and program leadership. Security Clearance Requirements Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required to start., About TensleyTensley Consulting is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business focused on mission engineering in support of the United States Intelligence Community and the Department of Defense. Our team consists of System Engineers, Software Engineers, Test Engineers, and Signals Analysts performing work throughout the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS). Equal Opportunity, Diversity InclusionWe aim to build a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We embrace inclusion and ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other personal characteristic.