Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

Systems Engineer The Systems Engineer is responsible for supervising, coordinating, designing, developing, and performing additions and changes to network hardware, infrastructure server environments, operating systems, and attached devices. This includes investigation, analysis, recommendation, configuration, installation, and testing of new network hardware and software. The Systems Engineer provides direct support in the day-to-day operations of network hardware and operating systems, including evaluating system utilization, monitoring response time, and providing primary support for detecting and correcting operational problems.
Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise, coordinate, and design, develop, and perform additions and changes to network hardware and infrastructure server environments.

• Perform investigation, analysis, recommendation, configuration, installation, and testing of new network hardware and software.

• Provide direct support in the day-to-day operations of network hardware and operating systems, including evaluating system utilization and monitoring response time.

• Troubleshoot at the physical level of the network using network measurement hardware and software, as well as physical checking and testing of hardware devices.

• Troubleshoot at the logical level using communication protocols.

• Participate in planning, design, technical review, and implementation for new network infrastructure hardware and network operating systems for voice and data communication networks.

• Perform systems management and integration functions.

• Exhibit proficiency with virtualization technologies and network administration.

• Maintain network infrastructure standards, including network communication protocols such as TCP/IP.

• Provide technical consultation, training, and support to IT staff as designated by the government.

• Diagnose and resolve complex communication problems.

• Design, deploy, evaluate, test, certify, patch, and address interoperability issues for the base storage & backup system and all features, components, and application dependencies.

• Ensure systems are current with approved patches and assist with certification and system accreditation tasks.

• Compose SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and Quick Reference guides for users.

• Provide top-level technical expertise responsible for the design and development of a client/server environment.

• Develop strategy for client/server systems and the design infrastructure necessary to support that strategy.

• Advise on the selection of technological purchases regarding processing, data storage, data access, and applications development.

• Set standards for the client/server relational database structure for the organization.

• Advise management on the feasibility of potential future projects. Qualifications:

• Proven experience in supervising, coordinating, and performing additions and changes to network hardware and infrastructure server environments.

• Strong technical skills in network hardware, software, and operating systems.

• Proficiency in troubleshooting at both the physical and logical levels of the network.

• Experience with planning, design, technical review, and implementation of network infrastructure hardware and network operating systems.

• Strong systems management and integration skills.

• Proficiency with virtualization technologies and network administration.

• Experience in maintaining network infrastructure standards and communication protocols such as TCP/IP.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Strong communication and training skills.

• Experience in designing and developing client/server environments.

• Ability to set standards and develop strategy for client/server systems.

• Knowledge of current technological trends and best practices. Preferred Skills:

• Experience with government IT environments and regulations.

• Certification in relevant IT fields (e.g., CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA .

• Familiarity with SOPs and Quick Reference guide creation. Preferred Certifications:
o Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA)
o AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
o AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Associate Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required. Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $80,000 - $140,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.) Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron's benefits programs. Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status. Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.