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Senior Information Technology Systems Engineer – High Energy Systems

Strativia
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 7/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/23/2026
Job Purpose

The Senior Information Technology Systems Engineer supports enterprise and command-level systems used for the ground control of space-based assets. This position is responsible for designing, installing, upgrading, securing, and maintaining high-availability computing environments, high-speed networking, storage systems, web servers, and Redundant Array of Independent Disks server environments. The role also supports cybersecurity compliance and incident-response activities.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, upgrade, and maintain enterprise and command-level computer systems.
  • Administer Windows, macOS, and Linux systems and servers.
  • Configure and support high-availability systems used for the ground control of space-based assets.
  • Administer high-speed networking and storage environments.
  • Manage Redundant Array of Independent Disks, network, and web-server environments.
  • Install, configure, and maintain Interactive Data Language software and associated scientific applications.
  • Troubleshoot system, endpoint, communication, and application issues.
  • Support switched Ethernet networking using IPv4 and IPv6 protocols.
  • Administer Active Directory and Domain Name System environments.
  • Implement Windows Administrative Template and Group Policy configurations within government networks.
  • Perform backup management, recovery planning, and recovery implementation.
  • Recommend technical equipment and obtain quotes for computers, servers, printers, scanners, and software.
  • Install and configure equipment and software in accordance with Department of Defense requirements.
  • Administer public-facing Windows and Linux web servers within secure demilitarized-zone environments.
  • Configure and maintain access-control lists and related network-security controls.
  • Implement Department of Defense Security Technical Implementation Guides and Naval Research Laboratory security requirements.
  • Respond to cybersecurity and security-incident tickets using system-administration expertise.
  • Use Plans of Action and Milestones, Security Technical Implementation Guide Viewer, Assured Compliance Assessment Solution, HP WebInspect, and Acunetix.
  • Support Department of Defense Common Access Card Public Key Infrastructure tools, including ActivClient, Centrify, and CAC Key.
  • Perform routine system-administration duties, including installations, configurations, backups, patches, upgrades, and user support.
  • Maintain accurate databases, system records, user-account information, host records, and activity logs.

Education and Experience:

  • Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • Equivalent professional experience may be considered.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience designing, implementing, and managing Windows, macOS, and Linux systems and servers.
  • Experience designing and supporting enterprise or command-level computer environments.
  • Experience with Interactive Data Language, Redundant Array of Independent Disks, network-server management, and web-server administration.
  • Experience supporting high-availability and high-speed networking and storage environments.
  • Strong knowledge of IPv4, IPv6, and switched Ethernet networking.
  • Hands-on experience with desktop and server versions of Windows.
  • Experience with Active Directory and Domain Name System administration.
  • Experience with backup management, disaster recovery planning, and recovery implementation.
  • Expertise implementing Department of Defense Security Technical Implementation Guides.
  • Familiarity with Naval Research Laboratory Security Technical Implementation Guide requirements.
  • Experience responding to Department of the Navy cybersecurity incidents.
  • Experience with Plans of Action and Milestones, Assured Compliance Assessment Solution, Security Technical Implementation Guide Viewer, HP WebInspect, or Acunetix.
  • Experience with Department of Defense Common Access Card Public Key Infrastructure tools.
  • Experience with Administrative Templates and Group Policy is desired.
  • Knowledge of Naval Research Laboratory demilitarized-zone configurations and access-control-list requirements is highly desirable.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.

Strativia understands that our staff is our number one asset. Therefore, we provide competitive salaries and health benefits along with a robust training and development plans to help ensure that our employees are happy and motivated. If you are interested in the opportunity above please contact us and join a dynamic, fun and, fast growing organization.

Strativia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Strativia in accordance with applicable law, does not discriminate in hiring or otherwise in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. EOE/AA/Vets

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