Senior Systems Engineer - Top-Secret (TS) clearance

Company Overview:
Join a fastgrowing company highly experienced in cyber security cloud computing virtualization big data analytics and project management! IMTS offers competitive compensation excellent benefits including tuition reimbursement and employercontributed 401K and referral bonuses. We work with the best customers onsite at top government agencies.

Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer
Primary Location: Reston VA or Washington DC
Clearance: TopSecret (TS) Clearance

Position Summary:
We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with a minimum of 8 years of experience to lead and support complex IT infrastructure projects with emphasis on network systems virtualization cloud platforms cybersecurity and systems integration. This role requires deep technical expertise problemsolving skills and the ability to work across multiple domains in a fastpaced environment. The ideal candidate will be wellversed in designing managing and optimizing both onpremises and cloudbased infrastructure while also mentoring junior staff and coordinating with crossfunctional teams.

Responsibilities:
Design implement and maintain complex network infrastructure including server environments and attached devices.
Provide direct operational support for network hardware and operating systems including performance monitoring and troubleshooting.
Lead the design and integration of network operating systems and infrastructure for voice and data communications.
Configure install test and support network hardware/software and ensure compatibility across all components.
Perform system management and integration functions including virtualization patch management backup and storage systems.
Maintain network protocol standards including TCP/IP and ensure systems remain compliant with all approved patches.
Troubleshoot issues at both physical (hardware) and logical (software/protocol) levels.
Provide Tier3 support and consult with internal IT staff delivering technical training and documentation when needed.
Participate in Agilebased project planning sprint reviews and backlog grooming using JIRA and Confluence.
Develop and maintain SOPs quick reference guides and system documentation.
Design and implement client/server architecture and strategies ensuring secure and efficient system operations.
Advise management on technology solutions future projects feasibility and infrastructure scalability.

Required Qualifications:
Active Top Secret clearance (required).
8 years of experience in systems engineering network infrastructure or IT operations.
Strong scripting experience with Python PowerShell JSON and YAML.
Deep understanding of virtualization technologies network administration and systems integration.
Proven experience with AWS (GovCloud C2S SC2S) including services like EC2 EFS EBS SQS DLQ Lambda SNS.
Familiarity with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and enterprise antivirus solutions.
Proficient in log management SSH and Splunk (dashboards monitoring and alerts).
Experience with Cross Domain Systems such as Everfox or Forcepoint.
Handson with GitLab Agile methodologies JIRA and Confluence for team collaboration and project tracking.
Deep understanding of networking principles and tools.
Ability to design deploy and secure complex enterprise systems and provide highlevel technical support.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
Industry certifications (e.g. AWS Certified Solutions Architect CISSP Security Microsoft certifications).
Experience with system certification and accreditation processes.
Familiarity with government IT environments and security compliance frameworks.