IT Systems Engineer

IT Systems Engineer

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity:
Join CACI as a key IT Systems Engineer at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD, where you'll play a crucial role in maintaining and securing critical systems for the Department of Defense. This position offers a dynamic environment where your expertise in Networking and Infrastructure administration, coupled with your security clearance, will directly impact national security initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain Cisco networking devices.

• Perform system administration tasks on Windows machines.

• Handle moderate networking responsibilities.

• Collaborate closely with Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to implement and maintain security measures.

• Conduct regular patch management activities to ensure system security and compliance.

• Perform Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) assessments and implement required security controls.

• Troubleshoot complex system issues and provide timely resolutions.

• Ensure high availability and performance of critical systems.

• Conduct regular system audits and provide reports to management.

• Assist with projects and initiatives as assigned.

• Build repositories of information for current trend analysis, operational continuity, and archive purposes.

• Monitor internal deliverable statuses to maintain accountability, continue processes to completion, and communicate statuses to applicable managers, leaders, and points of contact.

• Work with team members to gain cross-team functionalities.

• Perform fact-finding missions to pinpoint bottlenecks in processes and assist in creating solutions.

Qualifications:

Required: 

• An active TS/SCI.

• Active IAT Level II Certification (CCNA, SSCP, CND, Security+ CE) or above.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. 10 years of relevant working experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

• Strong knowledge of Windows administration, including system configuration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.

• Knowledge of virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, KVM).

• Proficiency in Linux server administration.

• Familiarity with DoD security requirements and STIG implementation.

• Good written and verbal communications.

• Organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Time management and prioritization skills with the ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with coworkers, partners, and customers.

Desired:

• Certified Network Defender (CND) certification.

• Experience working in a DoD environment.

• Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet).

• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

• Scripting skills in Bash and PowerShell.

• Familiarity with a diverse array of networking products (e.g., Juniper, Ubiquiti, Palo Alto).

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What You Can Expect:

 

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll