<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionSenior: IT Systems Engineer Location: 12th Street SW Washington DC Work authorization: US Citizen Overview We are seeking a Senior IT Systems Engineer to support infrastructure, cloud environments, and compliance-driven system operations. Key Responsibilities Perform systems engineering and administration across on-prem and cloud environments Manage Microsoft 365 / Entra ID, including MFA and conditional access Evaluate and improve IT architecture and configurations 
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<li>Ensure compliance with FISMA and NIST requirements</li>
<li>Implement STIG baselines and security configurations</li>
<li>Manage patching, updates, and vulnerability remediation</li>
<li>Install and maintain servers, storage, and network systems</li>
<li>Develop disaster recovery and backup strategies</li>
<li>Support security tools such as EDR and compliance baselines</li>
<li>Maintain system documentation and SOPs</li>
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Qualifications 
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<li>Bachelors degree in IT or related field</li>
<li>10+ years of systems engineering experience</li>
<li>Strong experience with Azure, M365, and hybrid environments</li>
<li>Knowledge of federal compliance frameworks (FISMA, NIST)</li>
<li>Experience with PowerShell and automation</li>
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Preferred Certifications 
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<li>Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator / Architect</li>
<li>Security+ or equivalent</li>
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