Hardware Systems Engineering

Responsibilities: Manages the implementation of IT technology initiatives. Provides formal project management documentation and partners with junior staff to ensure the successful deployment and transition of operational support to junior administrators. Conducts systems analyses and research to develop integration plans for new systems and software in order to ensure compatibility with the current IT infrastructure and changing technologies. Mentors junior staff on work assignments to ensure project schedules are maintained. Administers and maintains classified and unclassified systems and services to ensuring optimum performance, availability, security and functionality. Installs and configures Linux on desktop and server systems. Builds new physical and virtual systems to design specifications and follows proper disposal procedures for retired systems. Installs and manages VMware virtual servers. Applies patches, updates system software, and maintains configuration control. Conducts regular system maintenance to include monitoring, tuning, capacity planning, and adjusting configurations as necessary to resolve problems, minimize downtime, and to enhance capabilities. Manages user accounts and assists users with their computing needs. Writes and maintains scripts written in shell, Perl, PHP and other languages.keeps abreast of industry trends, and makes recommendations to improve or advance services and system performance. Communicates all computer network, system and service problems and outages immediately to the Supervisor, IT Systems.

Qualifications: Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or related field coupled with six years minimum experience in Information Technology, which includes at least four years in systems administration OR high school diploma with eight years minimum experience in Information Technology, which includes at least four years in systems administration. Possess advanced knowledge in designing, administering, and supporting servers, systems, and software, for both Linux and Windows. Must be organized, self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision. Project management experience desired. Project ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI security clearance with lifestyle polygraph. Expertise Desired:o On-Premise Active Directory design (experience with integrating Linux machines into AD a plus)o GPO configuration and managemento Windows Server 2022+ and Win11 Desktop deployment - both virtual and physicalo Windows Software deployment and Patch Management - Office, Sharepoint, WSUS/SCCMo Experience with vulnerability mitigation, applying STIGs and other system hardening.o Familiarity with Powershell scripting and SQLo Knowledge of VMware vSphere, vCenter, Omnissa Horizon or other VDI solutions Candidate should also have some experience with:o Nessus security scanso Basic Linux (RHEL) managemento Common network protocols and technologies: Competitive salary and benefits, including diverse health insurance options, generous 10% contribution to retirement, 6 weeks 100% paid parental leave and 20 days paid time off. Professional development including tuition reimbursement, internal and external trainings.

Compensation: We support transparency, equity, and fairness in our compensation program and provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range based on data-driven market analysis for each position.