Senior Systems Engineer - Secret Clearance Required

Job Description

Job Description

DirectViz Solutions (DVS) is a dynamic and rapidly growing government contractor committed to delivering innovative IT solutions that address the mission-critical needs of our government clients. Through the expertise and dedication of our talented team, we provide cutting-edge technology services designed to achieve success and exceed expectations.

At DVS, we prioritize our employees as our greatest asset. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive medical benefits, a 401(k) match, generous PTO accrual, professional development reimbursement, corporate-funded technology certifications, and robust employee recognition and appreciation programs.

Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid Work Schedule) Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance

Overview: We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join our team supporting a federal contract focused on delivering high-quality IT services. This position plays a key role in ensuring operational excellence across Helpdesk services, network and system administration, and enterprise application support. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in cloud technologies, virtualization, automation, and systems engineering, along with a strong background in supporting mission-critical infrastructure in a secure federal environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide Tier 3 support for enterprise infrastructure, including Windows and Linux servers, VMware, Microsoft SQL Server, SharePoint, Citrix, storage platforms, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure).
• Design, deploy, secure, and automate Windows and Linux operating systems and related applications.
• Perform engineering and administration tasks for both on-premise and cloud-based infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network and system issues, including firewalls, layer 3 switches, and SAN technologies.
• Develop and implement system automation processes and optimize performance for third-party applications.
• Support backup and recovery strategy development and execution.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution.
• Draft and revise IT Standard Operating Procedures and contribute to the development of project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Provide after-hours support as needed to maintain system availability and service levels.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, third-party vendors, and internal stakeholders to improve infrastructure systems.
• Ensure all infrastructure monitoring and alerting tools are configured and functioning properly.
• Work within established IT Change Management processes.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of IT experience, with at least 5 years in a Systems Engineering role.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Cloud Computing (AWS, Azure)
  • Virtualization (VMware, Citrix)
  • Software-defined networking and data centers
  • Service-Oriented Architectures
  • Microsoft O365 tenant environments
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols and infrastructure components.
• Experience with federal information system requirements, including NIST, FISMA, and FIPS.
• Strong system and network troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; capable of briefing senior leadership.
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to work both independently and in a collaborative environment.

• Familiarity with Microsoft SQL tuning and optimization.
• Experience managing infrastructure automation and monitoring systems.
• Prior experience supporting federal agencies is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active certifications in AWS or Microsoft Azure.

If you thrive on solving complex problems and building meaningful connections, we'd love to hear from you. Join our team and make an impact today!

Physical and Mental Qualifications:

• Maintain focus and awareness throughout scheduled working hours.
• Perform tasks requiring prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk, utilizing a computer, mouse, and keyboard.
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 15 pounds as needed.
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong command of the English language.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Quickly learn and retain routine tasks and processes.
• Possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, business correspondence proficiency, and self-management capabilities.
• Perform the essential functions of the role satisfactorily; reasonable accommodation will be provided for employees with disabilities upon request.
• Accept and adapt to additional responsibilities or changes to assigned duties as determined by DirectViz Solutions (DVS).

DirectViz Solutions, LLC (DVS) is an equal opportunity employer who prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, , sex (including pregnancy), age, gender identity, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

DVS has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, threats, coercion, discrimination, and intimidation. Employees may file a complaint or exercise any right protected by Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, or the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998.