IT Systems Engineer at West 4th Strategy

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jul, 26

Salary

155000.0

Posted On

25 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Systems engineering, NIST guidelines, FISMA directives, M365 Entra ID, STIGS configuration, IT systems administration, Disaster recovery, Patch management, MS Azure, Networking technologies, Endpoint detection and response, SCUBA compliance, Cybersecurity, Systems architecture, Firmware updates, Configuration management

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

IT Systems Engineer ROLE We need an experienced IT Systems Engineer at the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC). The NIGC is an independent federal agency within the Department of the Interior, established to promote tribal economic development, maintain the integrity of the Indian gaming industry, and ensure that tribes are the primary beneficiaries of their gaming activities. In this role, you will perform systems engineering and maintenance activities; apply knowledge of NIST guidelines and FISMA directives; manage the M365 Entra ID environment; develop and implement STIGS configuration baselines; perform day-to-day IT systems administration in both on-premises and M365 environments; and develop disaster recovery strategies and patch management procedures for critical systems. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package. RESPONSIBILITIES Perform systems engineering and maintenance activities according to established standards. Apply knowledge and skills of information systems management principles including NIST guidelines and FISMA directives. Apply knowledge of networking technologies including LAN, Cloud Environment, MS Azure, and wireless management in solutions implementation and troubleshooting. Evaluate current NIGC IT systems architecture and configuration with a view to recommend well researched and documented corrective actions. Identify gaps in the implementation of Federal Information Systems Management Act (FISMA) requirements and propose remediation plans. Manage the M365 Entra ID environment with a focus on conditional access, MFA integration, and auditing. Provide written recommendations to System Owner on systems operations priorities to help drive operations improvements and identify dependencies. Develop and implement STIGS configuration baselines for servers and configure proactive monitoring and alerting for all critical IT resources. Perform day-to-day IT systems administration activities according to best practices in both on-premises and M365 environments. Evaluate and execute security compliance activities such as Endpoint Detection and Response policies and SCUBA compliance baselines to align the environment with cybersecurity directives and internal security requirements as requested by the CISO. Install, configure, test, and maintain servers, storage, and related networking equipment. Develop disaster recovery strategies for critical systems and data as directed by System Owner. Implement patch management strategies, and secure data according to established procedures. Install firmware and security updates on servers, printers, and related networking equipment. Maintain configuration hygiene, mitigate vulnerabilities, document systems administration processes, and support the implementation of controls to meet FISMA requirements. Participate in special project team meetings to gather relevant systems requirements and support the integration of projects with IT operations. Develop and maintain accurate systems operations documentation including the preparation of standard operating procedures for recurring tasks. REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE Minimum 6 years of continuous, hands-on experience in a senior IT systems engineering role. Demonstrated experience with the responsibilities defined above. EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred. Relevant IT certifications may be substituted for a formal degree per SOO Sec 6. LOCATION Washington, DC (NIGC Headquarters, 550 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20024). Primarily onsite; limited remote work at the discretion of the designated Federal Task Manager. CLIENT National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) WORK AUTHORIZATION US Citizenship - required TRAVEL No travel required. WORK HOURS 8 hours per day. EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION W2 Salary RELOCATION Not eligible for relocation benefits. COMPENSATION Compensation Range: $120,000 - $155,000 commensurate on experience Benefits: Benefits package includes options for health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401k contribution options; paid sick time

Responsibilities

The IT Systems Engineer will perform systems engineering, maintenance, and administration activities for both on-premises and M365 environments. They are responsible for implementing STIGS configuration baselines, managing disaster recovery strategies, and ensuring compliance with NIST and FISMA directives.