Systems Engineer Level III

SiloSmashers, Inc. is a strategy, technology, and management consulting firm, founded in 1992, and located in Reston, Virginia. SiloSmashers delivers superior services and solutions to the public sector in the areas of project/program management, performance management, and IT security. The company provides innovative, collaborative business approaches, and proven methodologies that enable customers to break down organizational silos and optimize operational efficiency to achieve peak performance and mission success. Come join our team!

Summary:

Troubleshoots and resolves configuration and application issues on Microsoft Windows client systems (Windows 10 and above) in Enterprise and stand- alone environments; applies patches and scans stand-alone workstations. Provides technical support to solutioning engineer and engineering-related projects. The ideal candidate will be self-driven and have the inherent interest to continue learning new technologies to solve problems.

Job Duties:

• Enforces configuration and security standards. Analyzes and modifies Active Directory Group Policy Objects and User and Computer Objects. Supports mobile solutions, such as, but not limited to Microsoft Exchange (Active Sync), Office 365, Mobile Device Management (MDM) such as AirWatch, JAMF Casper, with alternative token technology (ie-Derived Credentials) Supports messaging chat systems such as Skype for Business and Microsoft Teams.
• Collaboration software such as SharePoint, application-based firewall and proxy server(s), and operating systems.
• Deploys and hardens Windows Server 2012 R2 & 2016 Standard and Data Center, including Apple OSX, IOS platforms(s). Implement, administer, and deploy leading security tools including but not limited to: McAfee Enterprise Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), McAfee Endpoint Security, Symantec Endpoint Protection, McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO), McAfee Data Loss Prevention (DLP), McAfee Host Intrusion Prevention (HIP), Carbon Black (Cb), NESSUS Security Center, Privilege Access Management (PAM).
• Knowledge and experience with Azure Active Directory, LDAP, DB, UNIX/Linux, AWS.
• Works in tandem with Cybersecurity and O&M stakeholders to solution, resolve and drive technology and IT modernization initiatives
• Communicate with clients and business partners aspects of implementation at the technical and/or functional level, appropriate for the situation.
• Prepare written reports identifying issues and recommendations to remedy issues.

Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have an active Secret security clearance
• Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP), Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) or Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) certifications
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or CompTIA Security+ certifications
• 15 years or more performing Systems Engineering work
• Experience with secure mobile solutions, such as, but not limited to: Microsoft Exchange (Active Sync), Office 365, Mobile Device Management (MDM) such as AirWatch with derived credentials, JAMF Casper.
• Messaging systems such as Skype for Business, collaboration software such as SharePoint, application- based firewall and proxy server(s), and operating system.
• Managing a Virtual Private Network (VPN) solution such as Cisco AnyConnect; managing Virtualization solutions such as VMware 6.0+ & Microsoft Hyper-V; deploying & hardening Windows Server 2012 R2 & 2016 Standard and Data Center, Apple OSX, IOS platforms(s); cloud service implementations with a focus on AWS and Azure and implementing cloud automation such as Azure workflow and/or AWS application deployment.
• Experience deploying and using leading security tools, and experience deploying and hardening RedHat Linux 6.0+, implementing and managing RedHat Satellite, Veritas NetBackup, Dell Compellent SAN and/or DAS.
• Expert understanding of DHS Policies and best practices in the areas of least privilege and separation of roles.
• Expert experienc