What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cleared On Site Senior Systems Engineer (4128) position at SMX?
Are you an experienced systems engineer with a passion for optimizing and managing complex IT environments? Join us as a Systems Engineer (Senior) to design, implement, and maintain critical systems that support a Federal Law Enforcement Agency’s mission. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead technical projects, mentor junior staff, and drive innovation in a secure, high-stakes environment. This position is on site in Quantico, VA and requires a Top-Secret clearance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.
The proposed salary for this position is:
$105,100—$175,100 USD
At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.
We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, protected veteran status, race, color, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or genetic information.
Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-level IT systems to meet organizational goals and requirements.
- Lead the integration of cloud-based, on-premises, and hybrid IT environments.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues to ensure high performance and reliability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to identify and implement system improvements.
- Monitor system performance, analyze metrics, and recommend optimization strategies.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive system documentation, including configurations and standard operating procedures.
- Ensure compliance with cybersecurity frameworks, federal regulations, and operational standards.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and project teams.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions to enhance system capabilities.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience. In the absence of years of experience, certifications or past work may be used to show the level of experience needed to perform at this level.
- Experience in AWS, Microsoft, Windows Server, Citrix, NetApp, Dell Unity, Dell Avamar, Hyper-V, Microsoft SQL Server, Azure DevOps, Ivanti, Microsoft Service Manager, Atlassian, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, WSUS, and BigFix.
- Strong expertise in system architecture, integration, and performance optimization.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve highly complex technical issues.
- Proven experience with large-scale IT environments, including hybrid cloud systems.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to mentor junior engineers and technical teams.
- Active Top-Secret Clearance
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (1 year of education = 1.5 years of experience).
- Certifications in lieu of a degree include, but are not limited to: AWS SysOps Administrator, AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, CISSP, CISM, CASP , etc.
- Experience with scientific/forensic applications is preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of IT modernization initiatives, cybersecurity frameworks, and compliance standards.
- Familiarity with IT service management tools and best practices for system administration and optimization.
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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.
The proposed salary for this position is:
$105,100—$175,100 USD
At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.
We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, protected veteran status, race, color, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or genetic information.
Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
Salary : $105,100 - $175,100
