Systems Engineer

Gray Tier Technologies is seeking a Systems Engineer in support of DISA's Compartmented Enterprise Services Office (CESO). The Systems Engineer will assist with planning and oversee expansion and implementation of CESO’s cloud-based environment. Will coordinate with engineering teams to assist with technical aspects of new technologies insertion activities. This position is 100% onsite in Arlington, VA with 10% occasional/situation travel in and outside of the Washington Metro Area.

They will also support the on-premises cluster and AWS cloud environment.

• Coordinating and leading Technical Interchange Meetings and formal engineering reviews amongst stakeholders.

• Supporting successful rollout and acceptance activities for deployed solutions.

• Developed solutions and future enhancements.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Experience serving as a technical liaison between other system engineers, network engineers, and non-technical managers.

• Experience with System administration and Linux administration.

• Experience administering system rights and responsibilities for on-premises cluster and cloud infrastructures.

• Experience with AWS cloud services, including storage options, and cloud-based services.

• Experience with VMWare’s virtualization technology.

• Experience in large-scale data migration efforts.

• Ability to decompose IT systems and identify dependencies and relationships with other IT systems and to integrate those systems throughout a digital environment.

• Ability to assess IT systems across their entire lifecycle from conceptualization to retirement.

• Perform systems engineering activities within a hybrid, multi-cloud environment.

• Perform using multiple disciplines supporting systems engineering such as cybersecurity engineering.

• Demonstrated ability to integrate both technical and business aspects of an IT solution, including aligning technical and business stakeholders.

• Ability to interact comfortably with senior leaders

• Experience working in a high op-temp environment

• Exceptional communication skills, capable of effectively articulating complex technical concepts and collaborating across diverse teams.

Qualifications:

BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Information Science, Engineering or a related technical subject. Work experience can be used/combined with education.

• 12+ years of experience as a System Engineer, Technical Architect, or similar role

• 3-5 years of experience with cloud computing environments such as Amazon Web Services (AWS).

• Candidate must possess an active DOD TS with SCI eligibility

• Candidate must be willing to take and maintain a CI/Poly

• 8570 IAT Level II Baseline Certification (e.g. CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with DISA and DISA’s support to mission partners

• AWS Solution Architect – Associate certification

• Ability to apply IT frameworks such as Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) to solutions and recommendations.

• Experience in designing and implementing datacenter infrastructures, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and efficiency.