Job Title: Senior IT Systems Engineer – Secure Environments
Location: [Insert Location or Remote Options]
Employment Type: Full-Time
Clearance Level: [Insert if applicable, e.g., Secret, Top Secret, etc.]
About the Role
We are seeking a seasoned IT Systems Admin / Engineer with expertise in Windows-based environments, Active Directory, Networking, Virtualization, Desktop Support, and Cybersecurity. This role supports clients in highly regulated industries such as Federal Government, Financial Services, Utilities & Energy.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure Windows-based infrastructure across client environments.
• Manage and optimize Active Directory, including Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and domain trusts.
• Configure and troubleshoot networking components (firewalls, switches, routers, VPNs).
• Deploy and manage virtualization platforms.
• Provide support for desktop, server, and network issues for both customers and internal stakeholders
• Implement and monitor cybersecurity controls, including endpoint protection, SIEM, and vulnerability management.
• Collaborate with and support the Compliance Officer in preparation for and administration of both customer-led compliance audits and internal audit activity.
• Document system configurations, procedures, and incident reports.
• Experienced in M365 / O365 Administration
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• 7 - 10 years of experience in IT infrastructure roles supporting secure environments.
• Deep knowledge of Active Directory architecture and troubleshooting.
• Extensive experience in network design, configuration, and diagnostics.
• Proven expertise in virtualization technologies and resource optimization.
• Strong background in desktop and server support in enterprise settings.
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles and threat mitigation.
• Experience working in or supporting regulated industries (Federal, Financial, Utilities).
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as CISSP, Security+, Network+, CCNA, VMware VCP.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as FISMA, FedRAMP, HIPAA, NIST, Zero Trust, CMMC
• Active Security Clearance preferred
• Experience with Active Directory, Hyper-V, Citrix, Trend Micro, SIEM

• Design, implement, and maintain secure Windows-based infrastructure across client environments.
• Manage and optimize Active Directory, including Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and domain trusts.
• Configure and troubleshoot networking components (firewalls, switches, routers, VPNs).
• Deploy and manage virtualization platforms.
• Provide support for desktop, server, and network issues for both customers and internal stakeholders
• Implement and monitor cybersecurity controls, including endpoint protection, SIEM, and vulnerability management.
• Collaborate with and support the Compliance Officer in preparation for and administration of both customer-led compliance audits and internal audit activity.
• Document system configurations, procedures, and incident reports.
• Experienced in M365 / O365 Administration
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives