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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - Herndon VA - **Company:** Cogent Communications, Inc. - **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $130,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Multitier Architecture, Systems Engineering, User Authentication, Backup Devices, Server Message Block, Cyber Security, Databases, Directed Acyclic Graph (Directed Graphs), Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Disaster Recovery, Domainkeys Identified Mail, Domain-Based Message Authentication Reporting and Conformance (DMARC), Domain Name System (DNS), Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, VMware ESX Servers, Failover Clustering, Fault Tolerance, Fiber Channel over Ethernet, Monitoring of Systems, Internet Information Services (IIS), Internet Message Access Protocols, Internet Small Computer System Interface (ISCSI), Simple Mail Transfer Protocols, Microsoft Software, Windows Servers, NetApp Applications, Network File Systems, Routing, Performance Tuning, Dell PowerEdge, Phishing, Service Pack, Microsoft SharePoint, Software Systems, VMware VSphere, Scripting, Load Balancing, System Availability, Virtual Environment, Firewalls (Computer Science), Sender Policy Framework (SPF), Amazon Relational Database Service, Storage Technologies, Vcenter, Wsus, Cisco, Nvme - **Published:** June 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ac302e69253f793e ## About the Role Do you have experience in Vendor relationship building?, 6+ years of relevant IT systems administration/engineering experience in a hands-on capacity Strong experience: * Windows Server OS * AD Certificate, Domain and Federation Services, DHCP, DNS, File, NPS, Print, RDS, IIS, WSUS, Failover Clustering/AOAG, Group Policy * Email * Exchange on-prem/hybrid * Mailbox/Edge Transport roles, databases, DAGs, virtual directories, certificates, load balancing * SMTP, IMAP * DNS & Authentication * MX, A/AAAA, PTR * SPF, DKIM, DMARC * Spam, phishing, and malware filtering * SharePoint on-prem/online * Server * Dell PowerEdge hardware or similar including management thereof via Lifecycle Controller, iDRAC, OpenManage, etc. * Storage * DAS, NAS, SAN, CIFS/SMB, iSCSI, NFS, FC, FCoE, NVMe-oF * Backup, disaster recovery, high availability and fault tolerance * System monitoring, performance tuning and capacity planning * Scripting for automation and system administration Bonus experience: * Microsoft Dynamics GP, Dynamics NAV * Microsoft stack licensing * Datacenter buildout * Racks, PDU's, structured cabling, cable management * Cisco switching, routing and firewall * VMware vSphere (vCenter, ESXi) * NetApp AFF/CDOT * Rubrik CDM * Zoom Enterprise suite Ability to work independently and manage multiple task and priorities for operational deliverables Ability to interact and work effectively with internal and external customers while providing the highest quality of customer service Preferred knowledge of industry security standards, audits, and certifications Detail oriented with strong problem-solving skills Manage vendor relationships and negotiations Excellent communication and organization skills Ability to write and present formal documentation Physical Requirements: Remains in a sitting/stationary position continually or almost continually during the work day Operates a computer and performs desk-based computer tasks continually; frequently viewing a computer screen Prefer the ability to lift, carry, push, pull objects and/or equipment that weighs up to 50 pounds on rare occasions ## Description The Systems Engineer works as part of the IT Team providing 24x7 operational support of Windows servers, storage systems and virtual environments in the corporate datacenters and offices. This includes general administration, Tier II/Tier III support, design, engineering and implementation. This role includes communicating, participating in, and documenting best practices for the general administration and management of servers, storage platforms, and applications in our datacenters. This individual is also responsible for actively managing their projects and achieving deadlines and milestones. As a subject matter expert, they will utilize their strong technical background and related experience to achieve the organizations goals and vision., Conduct general system administration, security patching, O/S upgrades, and troubleshooting of problems to ensure critical system availability Initiate and sometimes lead technical discussions and projects and work collaboratively with teams to meet deadlines Monitor systems to ensure system health and functionality as well as remediate problems/issues in a timely manner Design and implement standards (hardware, software, configurations, security, etc.), and policies and procedures around these standards Evaluate, define and manage infrastructure strategy to ensure capabilities of supporting current and future business demands at optimal cost Prepares, submits, and manages operating and capital expenditures for technology needed to support the organizations technology projects Implements technical controls to support Cybersecurity initiatives, which ensures secure operations in network and computing environments Identify and evaluate potential hardware and software solutions which will contribute to organizations overall goals Support 24/7 operations including periodic on-call rotation Collaborates with Director, Cybersecurity and other team members on risk assessment, response and remediation Provides weekly updates with project timelines and goals to Director, IT Keeps abreast of new knowledge, research, products, and services in technology that will benefit the organization Rack and stack server and storage hardware Other duties as assigned ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Quick guide: How to write a Software Developer CV](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/37-quick-guide-how-to-write-a-software-developer-cv) - [What Makes WeAreDevelopers World Congress Different From Every Other Tech Event?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/701-what-makes-wearedevelopers-world-congress-different-from-every-other-tech-event)