Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

Job Title: Network Security Engineer
Job Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Opportunity
Location: Dahlgren, VA - Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Shift/Hours: Core hours EST, (flexible)
Compensation: $60/hr (salary conv. $125k) Flexible dependent upon experience
Clearance Required: Active Top Secret Overview:
Apex Systems is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our client in Dahlgren, VA. The System Engineer will provide Operation & Maintenance (O&M) support to Windows (2012 or later) servers used at NSWC Dahlgren Division for corporate solutions and Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation (RDT&E) organizational needs. This environment includes support for Windows Active Directory. O&M support includes patch management, information assurance/security, Storage Area Network (SAN) management, and data backup solutions for the Research Development Testing and Evaluation (RDT&E) network. Responsibilities:

• Provide engineering support for initiatives including, but not limited to, VMware, IBM Endpoint Manager, Splunk, and NetApp enterprise storage system.

• Responsible for the configuration and maintenance of domain backup solutions using Symantec NetBackup.

• Administer and maintain endpoint solutions on supported RDT&E networks. Develop, maintain and deploy automated Windows 2012 R2/2016 Server and Windows 7/10 client builds.

• Assist with Windows server migration.

• Provide O&M support for various Department transition initiatives to Corporate Services. Provide Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for designs and implementation strategies of new hardware and software deployments.

• Address requirements for maintaining system security as defined by the Assessment & Authorization (A&A) package.

• Work independently as well as in a support environment to meet deadlines while simultaneously performing multiple tasks.

• Work with the Help Desk; but also with various Department Points of contacts as needed to resolve customer problems.
Qualifications:

• Must have demonstrated ability to produce system specifications, design requirements, test evaluation planning documents, and technical publications and reports.

• Requires strong understanding of current Microsoft supported Windows operating systems. Must be experienced in Windows Active Directory infrastructure administration to include Group Policy Objects management.

• Must have an understanding of SAN fundamentals to include but not limited to virtual machine and LUN provisioning, snapshots, and zoning.

• Must demonstrate strong analytical and problem solving skills.

• Must have the ability to multi-task while being meticulous. DOD 8570 IAT level II certification is required (i.e., CompTIA Security+ce).

• Experience with Citrix, NetApp FAS series storage array, Splunk, IBM Endpoint Manager, VMware ESXi server 5.5 and vCenter Operations Manager are highly desirable.

• Scripting knowledge is a plus, with Powershell, PowerCLI or another language. Knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) networking and security accreditation requirements such as Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP).

• Familiarity with Host Based Security System (HBSS) and Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) is a plus. EEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .