Senior Systems Engineer

Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer

Security Clearance: Secret

Location: Fort Shafter Flats, HI

(Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.)

C3EL is seeking a cleared Senior Systems Engineer to join our on-site team at Fort Shafter Flats in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Senior Systems Engineer will be responsible for engineering, administering, and maintaining enterprise-level server and network environments supporting critical Department of Defense operations. This role requires expertise in virtualization, systems security, and enterprise management tools, with a strong focus on reliability, compliance, and performance optimization across mission systems.

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Engineer, install, configure, and maintain enterprise servers, including Domain Controllers, File/Print servers, and Proxy systems.
• Implement and enforce DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) across all managed systems.
• Manage and maintain Altiris and SCCM solutions for patch management, software deployment, and system imaging.
• Develop and deploy automation scripts (PowerShell, VBScript, etc.) to enhance system efficiency and automate Active Directory management tasks.
• Administer enterprise storage solutions (NAS, iSCSI, DAS) and ensure data integrity and system availability.
• Support database administration functions for MS SQL and Oracle environments.
• Manage enterprise DHCP solutions (Lucent, Microsoft DHCP, etc.).
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and Tier 3 support for complex enterprise system issues.
• Maintain accurate system documentation and ensure compliance with configuration management standards.
• Support cybersecurity readiness through regular patching, vulnerability remediation, and adherence to DoD IA controls.

 Minimum Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship.
• An active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance.
• Must possess a current DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE, or equivalent).
• Must possess a Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certification.
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience engineering, installing, configuring, and managing enterprise-level servers and systems, including virtualization (VMware), storage (NAS, iSCSI, DAS), and directory services.
• Demonstrated experience with:
  • Image deployment tools (Altiris, SCCM, etc.)
  • STIG implementation and system hardening
  • Help Desk technologies (Altiris, Remedy, etc.)
  • Patch management systems (WSUS, SCCM, Altiris, etc.)
  • Enterprise antivirus solutions (Symantec, McAfee HBSS, etc.)
  • Database administration (MS SQL, Oracle)
  • DHCP solutions (Lucent, Microsoft DHCP, etc.)
  • Scripting and automation (PowerShell, VBScript, etc.)

• DISA HBSS 4.5 Administrator certification.
• Over seven (7) years of experience engineering and deploying Altiris solutions (Deployment Solution, Service Desk, Inventory Solution, Patch Management, etc.).
• Experience supporting systems engineering in USARPAC and USARC environments.
• Proficiency with Dell PowerEdge servers, workstations, and laptops.
• Experience developing custom tools and utilities to automate Active Directory object management and reporting.