Systems Engineer (TS/SCI)

DirectViz Solutions (DVS) is a dynamic and rapidly growing government contractor committed to delivering innovative IT solutions that address the mission-critical needs of our government clients. Through the expertise and dedication of our talented team, we provide cutting-edge technology services designed to achieve success and exceed expectations.

At DVS, we prioritize our employees as our greatest asset. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive medical benefits, a 401(k) match, generous PTO accrual, professional development reimbursement, corporate-funded technology certifications, and robust employee recognition and appreciation programs.

We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer to work in Washington DC.

Job Summary:

Responsible for providing senior level expertise on decisions and priorities regarding the enterprise's overall systems architecture. Facilitates the establishment and implementation of standards and guidelines that guide the design of technology solutions including architecting and implementing solutions requiring integration of multiple platforms, operating systems and applications across the enterprise. Reviews, advises and designs standard software and hardware builds, system options, risks, costs vs. benefits and impact on the enterprise business process and goals. Develops and documents the framework for integration and implementation for changes to technical standards. Assists in the development of and manages an architecture governance process. Provides technical guidance to project team areas as appropriate. Tracks industry trends and maintains knowledge of new technologies to better serve the enterprise's architecture needs.

Managing and monitoring all installed systems and infrastructure. Installing, configuring, testing and maintaining operating systems, application software and system management tools. Ensure the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability. Support the installation, optimization, integration, troubleshooting, backup, recovery, modification, security, and upgrading of IT systems and components to provide services that enable customers to effectively apply IT to business requirements.

Provide direct support in the day-to-day operations on network hardware and operating systems; duties include evaluation of system utilization, monitoring response time and primary support for detection and correction of operational problems. Coordinate and/or perform additions and changes to network hardware and operating systems and attached devices; includes investigation, analysis, recommendation, configuration, installation and testing of new network hardware and software. Assist with the requirements, implementation plan and Standard Operating procedures (SOPs) associated with system implementation and operation. assist with the documentation, deployment and administration of redundant classified IT systems. Manage resources hosted on servers such as file shares and applications. analyze IT issues, evaluate alternatives and make logical recommendations based on findings. define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions. manage enterprise class hardware (servers, switches, firewalls, database Libraries, Ethernet/Fe Switches, storage arrays).

Support and maintain the Microsoft Exchange environment, Active Directory, document management system, and all associated sub-systems. Perform system maintenance in accordance with established schedules and best practices. Monitor, secure, identify, and qualify system patches/updates for consideration. Install, update, and maintain supported systems as necessary. Perform security audits, report findings, and take corrective action. Troubleshoots at the physical level of the network, working with network measurement hardware and software, as well as physical checking and testing of hardware devices, at the logical level working with communication protocols. Participate in planning design, technical review and implementation for new Virtual Desktop Infrastructure hardware and network operating systems for voice and data communication networks. Build servers with standard build guidelines, harden and work with Information Assurance to remediate findings after IT Security scans. Attend Authorized Outage, Firewall Change Request, and Root Cause Change Control Board as required. Maintain network infrastructure standards. Provide technical consultation, training, and support to IT staff. Coordinate engineering reviews and support technical meetings with stakeholders, users and development contractors

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science, degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a scientific or technical and 6 years of related experience OR eight (8) years of system administration experience or system engineering
• Must possess one of the following COMPTIA A+, Network+, and/or Security+
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) 4 Foundation certification must be completed within 6 months
• Active Top Secret with eligibility to obtain Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility Clearance

If you thrive on solving complex problems and building meaningful connections, we'd love to hear from you. Join our team and make an impact today!

Physical and Mental Qualifications:

• Maintain focus and awareness throughout scheduled working hours.
• Perform tasks requiring prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk, utilizing a computer, mouse, and keyboard.
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 15 pounds as needed.
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong command of the English language.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Quickly learn and retain routine tasks and processes.
• Possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, business correspondence proficiency, and self-management capabilities.
• Perform the essential functions of the role satisfactorily; reasonable accommodation will be provided for employees with disabilities upon request.
• Accept and adapt to additional responsibilities or changes to assigned duties as determined by DirectViz Solutions (DVS).

DirectViz Solutions, LLC (DVS) is an equal opportunity employer who prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, , sex (including pregnancy), age, gender identity, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

DVS has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, threats, coercion, discrimination, and intimidation. Employees may file a complaint or exercise any right protected by Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, or the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998.