Systems Engineer (TS/SCI required)

Position Title: Systems Engineer, Senior (TS/SCI Required)

Location: Washington, DC

Clearance: TS/SCI

Salary Range: $150,000.00 - $175,000.00 (Negotiable Depending on Experience)

Position Summary

Command Cyber Solutions is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Systems Engineer to support the design, integration, and maintenance of enterprise IT systems. The Systems Engineer will possess a strong technical background in system architecture, configuration management, and performance optimization. As a Systems Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring systems are secure, scalable, and reliable while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support the development, deployment, and sustainment of complex infrastructure and applications environments.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise systems including servers, storage, and virtualization platforms.

• Provide end-to-end system engineering support throughout the lifecycle, from requirements gathering through operations and maintenance.

• Integrate systems and applications across physical, virtual, and cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, and VMware).

• Monitor system performance, conduct root cause analysis, and apply patches and upgrades to maintain system health.

• Develop and maintain documentation for system configuration, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures.

• Ensure compliance with security policies, data protection standards, and federal regulations (e.g., NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP).

• Support backup and recovery planning, business continuity, and disaster recovery testing.

• Collaborate with network engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and developers to support secure and resilient IT solutions.

• Automate routine tasks and system provisioning using scripting languages or infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform).

• Participate in change control, configuration management, and performance tuning activities.

Education, Certification & Experience Requirements

Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.

Certification Required:

• CompTIA Security+ (Required).

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, VMware VCP, or Red Hat Certified System Administrator (Preferred).

Experience Required:

• 7+ years of experience in systems engineering, systems administration, or IT infrastructure roles.

• Strong knowledge of Windows and/or Linux operating systems, virtualized environments, and enterprise storage solutions.

• Experience with cloud infrastructure platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid deployments.

• Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef), monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios), and ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira).

• Working knowledge of networking, identity, credential, and access management (ICAM).

• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and lead root cause investigations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of enterprise system architecture, virtualization, and cloud operations.

• Knowledge of systems hardening, patch management, and baseline security configurations.

• Skill in system troubleshooting, performance analysis, and technical documentation.

• Skill in scripting and automation to improve efficiency and reduce manual errors.

• Ability to translate complex requirements into functional system designs and implement them effectively.

• Ability to manage multiple systems and tasks in high-availability, fast-paced environments.

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-disciplinary teams and communicate technical information clearly.

Why Join Command Cyber Solutions?

We recognize that our success begins with our people. We are dedicated to fostering a professional, collaborative, and growth-oriented environment where employees are empowered to excel and advance their careers, CCS offers opportunities to contribute to high-impact federal initiatives, supported by robust professional development programs, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and flexible work arrangements. We prioritize investing in our workforce, ensuring each team member has the resources, support, and career pathways to achieve long-term success while delivering meaningful results for our clients.

Culture:

At CCS, you'll be a part of a team that genuinely supports one another and where leadership is invested in the well-being and success of every employee. We foster a work culture where people are valued for who they are, not just what they do, and where your career goals are taken seriously. You'll be encouraged to grow through mentorship, hands-on experience, and access to continued learning opportunities that align with your aspirations. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, earn new certifications, or take on leadership roles, CCS provides the environment and support to help you get there. Leadership is approachable, collaboration is natural, and success is shared. At CCS, you're not just joining a company; you're joining a community committed to your growth and success.

Benefits:

The company has a comprehensive benefit plan to include Medical/Prescription Health Plans, Dental, Group Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, Identity Theft, and 401(K) Plan.

EEO Statement:

Command Cyber Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Command Cyber solutions, LLC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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