Windows Systems Engineer

GridIrion IT is looking for a Windows Systems Engineer
This position allows for telework up to 2 days per week. However, Atlas reserves the right to adjust the schedule, if required to meet the needs of our customer.

Travel Up To - 10%

You Will:

• Create, manage, work, and field ECR s against currently fielded CANES and COMPOSE software baselines
• Automate solutions for the Warfighter to ensure combat readiness
• Build Windows server virtual machines using a variety of hypervisor technologies
• Configure and secure Windows and Linux operating systems and applications IAW DISA STIGs
• Configure Windows and VMware hypervisors
• Configure Windows Systems Center technologies
• Research vendor solutions for systems management architectures
• Develop advanced PowerShell scripts
• Develop back- and forward-fit solutions for the US Navy fleet
• Develop user guides
• Create automated Windows health checks for validating and maintaining a healthy information system architecture.
• Develop Linux scripts working with Ansible Automation Platform
• Research and implement solutions to meet cybersecurity requirements (ex. STIGs, TASKORDs, etc.). Provide sustainment engineering services for PMW160 Tactical Networks Software Sustainment IPT working engineering change requests using NIWC engineering process and CMPro for US Navy CANES software baselines
• Provide in-depth research and analysis of issues
• Provide high-end multitasking support for desktop, server, and LAN, with a focus on Microsoft Windows technologies
• Provide in-depth knowledge and technical expertise in the areas of design, installation, maintenance, and support of multiple operating systems and technologies
• Respond to service requests and Engineering Change Requests (ECR)
• Prepare technical briefs to present to engineering and/or government review teams
• Provide Tier 3 Technical Support assistance as needed on escalated ISEA Trouble Tickets
• Provide assistance to the virtualization team, supporting virtualization technology and participate in pre-test support to include but not limited to; meeting support, documentation review, analysis, and provide recommendations for enhancing virtualization test requirements
• Test analysis, data collection and evaluate existing problem reports in order to validate observed performance characteristics
• Conduct product assessments to evaluate the integration of new technologies to improve the application of, and to verify compliance with, the established functional level standards and DoD mandated security requirements
• Develop automated solutions for Windows Server 2008 and 2012 systems using PowerShell, SCCM, MECM, and WSUS
• Must be onsite 2-3 days a week
• Must be able to travel for local and remote shipboard site validation when needed

You Have:

• Must possess a Department of Defense (DoD) TS/SCI Level Security Clearance
• Knowledge of technologies including but not limited to: Secure boot, BIOS, Strong certificate mapping, Legacy to modernization software (ex. Windows Server 2012, Server 2019 DC updates going forward), Red Hat Ansible, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Windows Server Update Services/WSUS (EOL 2030, long term engineering plan, way forward, etc.), Microsoft Extended Security Updates (ESU) EOL support
• Demonstrated ability to effectively install, configure and administer in a multi-system and/or multi-application environment
• Must have strong documentation and oral communication skills to clearly communicate with all levels of users, engineers, managers and organizations
• Ability to work with others in a highly collaborative environment
• Strong documentation and oral communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and balance multiple goals and priorities
• Self-Motivated, strong work ethic and commitment to quality

We d Be Impressed If You Had:

• Experience with Navy IT-21 networks using COMPOSE and CANES
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies using ESX VMWare and Microsoft Windows Hyper-V:
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 and above
• ESX VMWare 3.5 and above

MSCE/MCSA - Microsoft Certified System Engineer/Administrator

Min 5 years of Information Technology experience

Microsoft Systems Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)

Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM)

Advanced Windows PowerShell Script Development

Experienced with virtualized systems deployment and administration

Experienced with SolarWinds Patch Manager

Microsoft Windows Active Directory

Microsoft Windows Server 2008, 2008 R2 and 2012 R2

Microsoft Windows 7 and 10

Microsoft Windows Server Update Services

Knowledge of TCP/IP networking fundamentals

Education/Certification Requirements:

• BS degree in Engineering or Computer Science
• CompTIA Security CE or equivalent
• Microsoft certification (e.g. MCSA, MCSE)
• 8 years experience working with a wide range of IT products
• 6 years of experience in relevant technical field, to include: Systems Analysis, Systems Architecture, Systems/Equipment Support, Test and Evaluation, and Logistics support of C5ISR requirements.
• 3 years working knowledge of DHCP, DNS, Active Directory, VLAN management, etc. Note: Experience may be concurrent.
• 3 years working knowledge and experience in virtualization and shared storage. Note: Experience may be concurrent.
• Preference for experience with Navy or DoD systems

Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Salary Range: $110,00-120,000 (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.