Systems Engineer

Fantom Corporation is a mission-focused organization supporting critical programs across the defense and intelligence community. We partner with our customers to deliver high-impact technical solutions while fostering a culture built on trust, expertise, and long-term career growth.

We are seeking an IT Systems Engineer to manage, maintain, and enhance a hybrid IT infrastructure spanning both cloud and on-premise environments. This role is responsible for ensuring system reliability, performance, and security while supporting enterprise operations and compliance requirements.

The ideal candidate has strong experience with Microsoft cloud technologies, virtualization platforms, and system administration, along with a proactive approach to troubleshooting and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain systems across hybrid environments, including Microsoft Azure and VMware
• Manage Microsoft 365 and Entra ID, including identity management, access controls, and conditional access policies
• Perform system configuration, patch management, and vulnerability remediation activities
• Implement and maintain STIG-compliant configurations and security baselines
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues across servers, storage, and network infrastructure
• Support disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution
• Install, configure, and maintain servers, storage systems, and network components
• Document system configurations, procedures, and operational processes
• Support the integration of new systems, applications, and technologies into the environment
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to ensure compliance with organizational and federal requirements
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Must have an active Public Trust security Clearance
• Must be willing and able to work fully onsite at the location listed in this posting
• 6 years of experience in IT systems engineering or system administration
• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and Active Directory/Entra ID
• Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware
• Knowledge of networking concepts including LAN, VPN, and firewalls
• Familiarity with both Linux and Windows server environments
• Experience working with federal compliance frameworks such as NIST and FISMA
  
  
  

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Azure Administrator or Azure Solutions Architect
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
• #CJ
  
  
  

Fantom Corp is a Software Development, Agile Cloud, Cyber Security (Risk Management, Assessments & Authorization (A&A)), Data, AI Platform (Computer Vision Models), Podcasting Media Services, and IT Services provider. Established in 2015, Fantom Corp serves Federal customers with top-notch Cybersecurity Architects, Data Scientists/Analysts, Software Engineers/Developers, DevSecOps Engineers, Project Managers, Identity, Credential Access Management (ICAM) services , and Cloud-certified practitioners. We excel in delivering emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) with a focus on identifying trends, object detection, and classification of structured and unstructured data. Fantom Corp possesses mastery in all aspects of digital audio production. We lead in the ideation and creation of efforts for clients who want to harness the power of podcasting. We guide them in selecting the right show format for their needs and goals. As a Small Business, we possess the innovation, speed and flexibility to meet your requirements.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.