Location: Lincoln,NE, USA
***MUST BE WILLING TO WORK Hybrid 2 days onsite at one of the following locations: Lincoln, MA or Arlington, VASeeking SENIOR Systems Engineers (primarily Windows) with server builds and active directory (group policy mgmt & building domain controller builds) and knowledge of secure computing/ RMF/ security controls (NIST/DISA).Candidates with DoD background/ active clearance/ special access programs or highly secure environments highly preferredRequired Minimum QualificationsCandidate must be eligible to obtain Top Secret, SCI and SAP access.Minimum education: minimum completed bachelor's degree requiredMinimum experience level: completed Bachelor's and 5+ years professional experience or completed Masters and 3+ yearsWindows 10, Server 2016, Server 2019, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (preferred but primarily Windows shop), Cisco IOS management.Strong virtual machine managementStrong Active Directory management (Group Policy Management, building domain controllers from scratch)PowerShell scripting, and Windows Server Update Services.Knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (NIST/DISA/etc.)Secure computing, knowledge of system hardening techniques, including Security Technical Implementation Guidelines.Experience with System Architecture Design and server buildsPreferred QualificationsActive Top-Secret Clearance.Knowledge of DevSecOps processes and principlesCandidate must be able and willing to obtain and maintain DoD Directive 8570.1 IAT Level II compliance within 6 months of hire (list of applicable certs):CompTIA Security+ CEGIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA Security)Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)Key ResponsibilitiesSystem Architecture design (compute, hardware/virtual, OS, storage, networking, security).Translate researcher IT needs into robust and scalable IT Solutions/Infrastructure.Contributor to the development of Continuous Integration and Continuous Development (CICD) processes using DevOps and DevSecOps principles.Cross Domain Data Exchange and Systems Integration Implementer of Infrastructure as Code.Virtual machine management.Validates security control configuration on systems, ensure all systems are configured to necessary controls, such as STIGS, CMMC, and other similar requirements.Actively collaborates with customers and external teams, derives tasks from detailed requirements.Provides tasking to other team members, based off derived tasks.Provides software and merge request code reviews.Acts as the primary gatekeeper for infrastructure as code merges.Ensures software adheres to coding standards and practices.Direct hire 127K – 190K depending on level of education and experience.