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Senior IT Systems Engineer

Creative Visions
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/24/2026

Job Description:

Creative Visions is seeking a Senior IT Systems Engineer to support a hybrid federal IT environment in Washington, D.C. consisting of on-premises infrastructure and Microsoft Azure cloud services. This role is responsible for systems engineering, configuration management, and ensuring secure and compliant operations across enterprise systems.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and maintain Microsoft 365, Azure, and Entra ID environments
  • Perform systems administration across Windows and Linux servers
  • Implement STIG configurations and security baselines
  • Execute patch management and system updates
  • Support vulnerability remediation and compliance activities
  • Maintain VMware-based infrastructure and on-prem systems
  • Support disaster recovery planning and execution
  • Identify and remediate FISMA compliance gaps
  • Implement and manage SCuBA baselines and EDR policies
  • Install firmware and security updates across infrastructure components
  • Maintain configuration hygiene and vulnerability mitigation
  • Support systems integration and project implementation activities
  • Develop and maintain systems operations SOPs
  • Participate in project meetings to support IT integration efforts


Required Qualifications:

  • 6 years of systems engineering experience
  • Security certification
  • Experience with Azure, Microsoft 365, and Entra ID
  • Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux administration
  • Experience with VMware and hybrid environments
  • Familiarity with STIGs and federal compliance requirements


Preferred Certifications:
Azure Administrator (AZ-104), MCSE, VMware (VCP)

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