JCS Solutions LLC (JCS) is a premier technology firm specializing in enterprise-wide capabilities including cloud and infrastructure solutions, cyber security, digital modernization, next generation technologies enablement, software solutions, and mission support services dedicated to providing the highest quality of services and solutions. JCS delivers expert management consulting and information technology (IT) solutions to federal agencies.
We are a learning organization that promotes a work culture of collaboration, inclusiveness, inspiration and innovation.
JCS has been certified as aGreat Place to Workfour years in a row and wasawarded as Washington Post’sTop Places to Work for 2024.
Our employees embody our core values, and we are looking for others who do too!
Customer Experience: Strive for excellence and delight our clients
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Accountability: Take ownership of and pride in our actions and service delivery
Inspire: Be inspired to be your best self and have fun in the process
Integrity: Do the right thing, the right way, every time!
Summary:
JCS Solutions has a need for a Systems Engineer to join our growing Defense Enclave Services (DES) team at Ft. Meade, MD. The DES program is a highly demanding mission and requires expert technical and professional management to support DISA's enterprise Information Technology (IT) services. You will be supporting a large and complex IT discovery, design, and migration effort towards a Single Service Provider model for the Department of Defense. This role will include discovery, analysis, and design activities required to migrate common IT services from multiple large-scale DoD agencies into DoDNet. This position offers an excellent opportunity to be part of a high-performing team responsible for supporting a high-velocity collaborative environment, along with tremendous growth potential. If you are interested in a challenge and a great working environment, apply today!
What you will do:
The specific duties include but are not necessarily limited to the following:
Document existing infrastructure configuration, requirements, and overall architecture. Work with various stakeholders to produce high level and detailed designs for existing infrastructure. Identify areas for improvement.
Develop plan to migrate current infrastructure into singular architecture and develop hardware procurement plan needed for migration.
Design solutions, integrate, configure, test, and deploy numerous types of server-based applications based on Windows, Linux operating systems deployed on various virtualization platforms and cloud environments.
Optimize end-to-end system performance and migration workflows.
Conduct data captures to obtain computing performance and system configuration information.
Define migration plans that accelerate execution and minimize impact to the user community.
Establish migration plans for complex n-tier applications and services.
Gather needed data to forecast long-term capacity and performance requirements.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills are a must.
To be successful, you should have:
Experience with cloud technologies (i.e. VCF, AWS, Azure, Oracle, or Google)
Familiarity with networking technologies
Experience with one or more I/T discovery tools (e.g. Solarwinds, Device42, ServiceNow, or similar)
Completion of one or more compute certification which shall meet or exceed an MCSA, VCTA, RHCSA, Server+ or comparable vender certification.
Knowledge of one or more virtualization technologies such as VMWare vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V
Experience in managing enterprise backup solutions (i.e. CommVault, PowerProtect, Veeam).
Experienced in deploying and maintaining Windows Server and/or Red Hat systems.
Experienced with Active Directory and Group Policy management and design.
Experienced with patching technologies (i.e. VMware LCM/VUM, MECM/SCCM, Satellite/Ansible).
Experience working as part of a team to troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues.
Required Skills and Experience:
SECRET DoD Clearance
Must be a US Citizen
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (preferred) with 8-12 years' experience or Master's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math with 6-10 years of experience (additional years of directly applicable experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree).
Require active DoD IAT Level II (i.e., Security+) certification or equivalent prior to start
Experience documenting logical or physical designs using drawing tools (e.g. Visio, Powerpoint, Gliffy, Cameo, MagicDraw) to depict systems, subsystems, interfaces, components, and communications of I/T applications and infrastructure
Experience with requirements management and analysis
Experienced and comfortable with conducting technical troubleshooting to resolve issues
Experience creating or executing a migration plan to move services, applications, or data between environments or to a commercial cloud provider. Alternatively, experience planning or executing a technology refresh or lifecycle refresh of an existing I/T system
Experience conducting site surveys or analyzing data obtained from site surveys
Must have broad exposure to common I/T infrastructure with at least one area of depth in networking, storage, Identity and Access Management, operating systems, server virtualization, enterprise productivity applications, voice, desktops, or mobile devices
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. This shall include drafting SOPs and technical documentation
Must be able to present designs and plans to technical leadership personnel and boards for approvals
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and assignments
Strong communication skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
It is JCS’ policy to promote equal employment opportunities and celebrate diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.