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# Senior System Engineer (Top Secret)

- **Company:** Delta Workforce
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $170,000 - $185,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Computer Engineering, Failover, Windows Servers, OpenStack, Windows PowerShell, System Testing, HybridCloud, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://recruit.deltaworkforce.com/apply/job/150/senior-system-engineer-top-secret

## About the Role

* ACTIVE and maintained Top Secret clearance (Federal/DoD).
 * Ability to obtain a CI polygraph after hire.
 * 4-year college degree in computer engineering plus 5 years of experience designing and implementing IT systems in production, OR 10+ years of that experience in lieu of the degree (at or above this position level).
 * Disciplined troubleshooting skills.
 * Self-motivated with strong attention to detail.

## Description

* Plan, direct and conduct system test programs on virtualization equipment.
 * Prepare reports and presentations.
 * Train junior staff.
 * Use tools and scripting (mainly PowerShell) to automate installation, configuration and management.
 * Design systems using hypervisors and virtualization.
 * Provide networking, storage and virtualization support.
 * Evaluate emerging technologies.
 * Develop cloud (Azure, AWS) and on-prem cloud (OpenStack) infrastructure.
 * Work with Windows Server roles and features, Failover Cluster Manager, RSAT, Windows Admin Center and Azure Arc.
 * Prototype new IT solutions.