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Senior Systems Engineer

ESC, Inc.

  • Hyattsville, MD
  • Today
  • $130,000–$140,000 Per Year
  • Contractor
  • Full-time

Highlights

The ideal candidate is a highly experienced systems engineering professional who can operate effectively in complex environments, provide technical leadership, and contribute to the successful delivery and sustainment of secure enterprise solutions. The Senior Systems Engineer serves as a technical subject matter expert, applying extensive knowledge of systems architecture, infrastructure, networking, virtualization, cloud technologies, and enterprise computing environments.

Numbers & Facts

LocationHyattsville, MD
Job TypeContractor, Full-time
Salary$130,000–$140,000 Per Year
Company Size51 - 200
HeadquartersArlington, VA, US
Additional CompensationBonus
Websitehttps://www.escinc1.com

Description

The Senior Systems Engineer provides advanced engineering and technical expertise in the design, integration, implementation, and sustainment of complex information technology systems and infrastructure. This role supports mission-critical environments by developing secure, reliable, scalable, and high-performing solutions that meet operational and technical requirements.

The Senior Systems Engineer serves as a technical subject matter expert, applying extensive knowledge of systems architecture, infrastructure, networking, virtualization, cloud technologies, and enterprise computing environments. The position works closely with technical teams, program leadership, customers, and other stakeholders to evaluate system needs, resolve complex technical challenges, and support the modernization and optimization of enterprise systems.

The ideal candidate is a highly experienced systems engineering professional who can operate effectively in complex environments, provide technical leadership, and contribute to the successful delivery and sustainment of secure enterprise solutions.

Job Responsibilities

  • Plan the implementation of enhancements and upgrades to routers/switches for a large, worldwide enterprise network.
  • Design and plan changes to network communications systems as required.
  • Provide specifications and develop detailed schematics for network architecture.
  • Provide Tier 2 level support to Operations to troubleshoot and resolve enterprise networking outages or technical issues.
  • Conduct cost/benefit analysis and provide specific detailed information to the customer for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet program mission needs, including present and future capacity requirements.
  • Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks, Unix shell scripts, and batch scripts for configuration and auditing of network routers and switches.
  • Configure and maintain tools for enterprise-wide network monitoring of VMs, switches/routers, and datacenter hardware using scripts and SNMP/IPMI protocols.
  • Serve as local subject matter expert for network administration and monitoring tools, such as Zabbix and TACACS+ server.
  • Track initiatives and tasks using Jira as a contributor to an Agile Scrum team.
  • Configure and maintain DISA STIG compliance on Cisco router and switch network devices.

Qualifications

  • An active/current TS/SCI /w Poly Security Clearance.
  • A current/valid Security+ Certification.
  • Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA or minimum of 6 years with MS/MA, or 12 years of applicable work experience may be substituted in lieu of degree requirement.
  • Experience with developing Zabbix templates for network monitoring.
  • Experience working with configuring and troubleshooting Cisco IOS-XE and NX-OS routers and switches.
  • Experience working with EIGRP, BGP, and OSPF Protocols, including authentication and route distribution.
  • Experience with Cisco zone-based firewalls, Access Controls Lists, IPSEC tunnels, Dynamic Multipoint VPN (DMVPN) and VLAN separation.
  • Experience with scripting languages, such as Expect, Bash, and Python.
  • Experience with Ansible playbooks.
  • Experience applying security configurations to Cisco networking devices according to DISA STIGs.

Desired

  • A current/valid CCNA and/or CCNP Certification.
  • Experience with Jira, Zabbix, and TACACS+.
  • Experience working in Agile Scrum teams.

Benefits

Paid Time-Off, Performance Bonus, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Concierge Services, 401K, Military Leave, Prescription Drug Coverage, Merchandise Discounts, 401K Match, Retirement / Pension Plans, Paid Sick Days, Parking, Professional Development, Flexible Spending Accounts, Medical, Dental, Vision

About Company

     ESC, Inc. is a Woman-Owned Small Business providing mission-critical professional and technical services to the U.S. Department of Defense and other Federal Government agencies. Headquartered in the Arlington VA, ESC specializes in cybersecurity, classified information security, information technology, program management, systems engineering, identity and access management, financial management, and training and exercise support.

     ESC is recognized for delivering exceptional customer service, technical excellence, and innovative solutions that support our nation's most critical missions. Our experienced professionals work alongside government customers to solve complex challenges while maintaining the highest standards of integrity, security, and quality.

    At ESC, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We foster a collaborative, professional environment that encourages continuous learning, career development, and work-life balance. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to support meaningful national security and defense missions.

Join ESC and become part of a team dedicated to excellence, innovation, and service to our nation.

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