Senior Systems Engineer

**CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD** Overview: 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.) Description: 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.) Preferred Qualifications: - 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. Education: - A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent is required.