Systems Engineer Lead

Requisition #: SYSTE003908

Job Title:Systems Engineer Lead

Location:875 N Randolph St. Arlington, Virginia 22203

Clearance Level:Active DoD -Top Secret

Required Certification(s):

• 01-M IAM II (CISSP Preferred) and IAT II
• VMWare Certified Professional (VCP)

SUMMARYAgile Defense LLC provides all IT support, software development, Network and Systems Engineering, and Service Desk Technician support to the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). The mission of AFOSR is to identify opportunities for significant scientific advancements and breakthrough research around the world, and to bring together researchers and resources to advance revolutionary basic research for Air Force needs.

This position will provide hands-on leadership of a small team of system and network engineers to provide on-site IT system management, architecture, network operations, patch and STIG maintenance, telecommunications support to support AFOSR mission. The incumbent will work with the AFOSR Chief Information Officer to oversee system and network architecture, troubleshoot issues, identify and manage risks, and to provide leadership/guidance to the IT engineering team. Technologies to manage include VMWare, CISCO networking equipment and software, Cisco Call Manager, and Aruba CISP Wireless infrastructure. The incumbent will provide periodic status updates (written and oral), and work closely with contract management to ensure compliance to contract expectations/deliverables.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Primary duties are:
• Be the POC for all network and system related projects, issues, and risks to the program leadership and client stakeholders.
• Provide hands-on support and coordinate the efforts of the four-member engineering team to install, configure, STIG, troubleshoot, patch and maintain the physical servers, VMware vSphere/vCenter/ESXi infrastructure, Cisco networking infrastructure, phone and VTC systems for the AFOSR IT environment.
• Monitor IT systems and infrastructure to ensure the highest level of IT systems and network availability and stability.
• Provide written monthly and ad-hoc status updates on IT engineering projects and initiatives.
• Advise the CITO and Program Manager on recommended practices, tools, equipment, and services to maintain and improve system and network performance and reliability.
• Maintain documentation of maintenance for AFOSR computer systems and network infrastructure
• Coordinate and manage the execution and verification of IT backup/recovery processes and tools.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

• Manage team of 4 system and network engineers

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Certifications

• 01-M IAM II (CISSP Preferred) and IAT II
• VMWare Certified Professional (VCP)
• Preferred:
• Microsoft Certified Professional Certificate 2019 or higher (Must obtain within 6 months of Hire)
• Cisco Certified Technician (CCT) / CCT Routing and Switching Certification or equivalent
• CompTIA Cloud+ or ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

Education, Background, and Years of Experience

• 12+ Years of experience desired.
• BA/BS Degree in Computer Science or other related field.
• Experience with DoD and USAF information security policies and instructions.
• Position requires the candidate to maintain an active passport. If the candidate does not have an active passport, they must obtain one within the first 3 months.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong experience and skill in VMware vSphere/vCenter/ESXi infrastructure maintenance, troubleshooting, optimization.
• Strong knowledge and experience working in Windows 10/11 environments.
• Ability to provide hands-on support of system and network operations as needed.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Ability to coordinate/manage and report status of IT system and network related projects

Preferred Skills

• Strong knowledge and experience with Windows 10/11 support, Microsoft Windows Server 12/16/19
• CISP Wireless configuration and support
• Experience with Remedy
• Be familiar with DoD Instructions (DODI) and Air Force Instructions (AFI) and Manuals (AFMAN)
• Cisco Identity Services Engine training
• RSA Authentication manager experience
• Dell EMC SAN implementation and Administration experience
• Cisco Unified Call Manager experience
• ITIL 3/4 certification or training

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions

• Possible off-hours work to support releases and outages. General office environment with a fast-pace ops tempo. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are not hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.

Strength Demands

• Sedentary - 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles. Some occasional walking or standing may be required. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit; Walk; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl; See

About Us!

Agile Defense provides leading-edge Digital Transformation solutions to support and advance our customers' mission. We deliver innovative and high-quality services to our customers worldwide through an empowered and engaged workforce.

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. We believe several attributes are the root of our very best employees and extraordinary culture. We have named these attributes "The 6 H's" - Happy, Helpful, Honest, Humble, Hungry, and Hustle.

• Happy: We exhibit a positive outlook in order to create a positive environment.
• Helpful: We assist each other and pull together as teammates to deliver.
• Honest: We conduct our business with integrity.
• Humble: We recognize that success is not achieved alone, that there is always more to learn, and that no task is below us.
• Hungry: We desire to consistently improve.
• Hustle: We work hard and get after it.

These Core Values are present in all our employees and our organization's aspects. Learn more about us and our culture by visiting us here.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Agile Defense is subject to federal vaccine mandates or other customer/facility vaccination requirements as a federal contractor. As such, to protect its employees' health and safety and comply with customer requirements, Agile Defense may require employees in certain positions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)