JCS Solutions LLC

Systems Engineer

Washington, DC - Full Time

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Job Summary:

JCS Solutions has a need for a Systems Engineer to join our growing team. The Systems Engineer will be a key member of a team responsible for the design, implementation, management, and monitoring of existing and new systems within the National Military Command Center (NMCC). This role requires a proactive individual with strong technical skills, project management capabilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams. The Systems Engineer will contribute to the stability, security, and continuous improvement of critical IT infrastructure within a high-pressure, mission-critical environment.  The position is 100% on-site at The Pentagon, Arlington, VA. 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’s in it for you: 
  • Join a premier technology firm specializing in innovative solutions.  
  • Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work culture.  
  • Enjoy tremendous growth potential in a high-performing team environment.  
  • A robust benefits package: 
    • Health, dental, and vision insurance  
    • Life insurance  
    • Short-and-long term disability  
    • Paid time off (PTO)  
    • 401k retirement plan with employer match 
    • Annual Professional Development Reimbursement Program  
    • And more! 
What you will do:
The specific duties include but are not necessarily limited to the following:
  • Design, implement, manage, and monitor existing and new systems within the NMCC.
  • Collaborate with systems administrators, multimedia engineers, telecommunications engineers, and other teams to resolve issues, implement patches/updates, and design solutions.
  • Document work performed in the Remedy ticketing system.
  • Develop and maintain schedules/timelines for project tasks, for review by leadership.
  • Brief status updates and present technical solutions to government and Department of Defense (DoD) personnel, including explaining complex technical issues to non-technical audiences.
  • Work alongside system administrators responsible for the Information Systems (IS) within the NMCC.
  • Provide solutions based on system requirements and work with multiple teams to develop solutions to technical issues that arise.
  • Draft/review Engineering Installation Plans for IT requirements supporting the NMCC.
  • Work directly with third party vendors to discuss IT solutions/integration with mission critical systems within the NMCC.
  • Establish baseline hardware/software configuration for IT networks within the NMCC.
  • Assist with System Administrators implementation, security, privileges, and regular maintenance tasks.
  • Develop and produce documentation, SOPs, reports, and presentation slide decks.
  • Harden systems in accordance with DISA guidelines and best practices, working closely with cybersecurity teams.
  • Manage and minimize cybersecurity risk in the NMCC environment.
  • Focus heavily on project management and execution, adapting to changing priorities and plans.
  • Design complex solutions to address unique system design challenges.
  • Utilize extensive experience with VMware and Veeam Backup & Replication to manage systems architecture.
  • Manage systems at different stages of their life cycle, including tech refreshes and server/data migrations.
  • Integrate systems with flexibility and an agile mindset.
  • Develop, execute, and document test plans, test schedules, and scripted tasks to maintain system protection and availability, with a particular emphasis on servers hosted on the VMware platform and backed up by Veeam.
  • Take a systematic approach to identifying and resolving server and application issues, documenting solutions for recurring issues and developing an internal knowledgebase.
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
  • Technically strong and able to make quick, sound decisions. 
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills are a must. 

What you will bring:
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) Security Clearance.
  • DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II Certification (at least one of the following): Security+ CE (Preferred), CCNA-Security, CySA+ **, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP.
  • Bachelor’s degree in information technology (or 8 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree).
  • Experience with Secure Technical Implementation Guidance (STIG) hardening practices.
  • Experience with Linux operating systems (Red Hat and CentOS).
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment with other highly skilled and diverse individuals.
  • Extensive experience with VMware deployments, to include migration of VMs from Hyper-V to VMware, and building out a comprehensive VMware solution from start to finish (utilizing advanced features such as High Availability, Fault-Tolerance, etc.)
  • Extensive experience with managing Windows Server 2022 and 2019 domain environments, to include AD, Group Policy, etc.
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and risk management.
  • Proven project management skills with the ability to manage priorities and adapt to change.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

How you will wow us:
  • Extensive experience with building out and managing VMware environments.
  • Extensive experience with building/testing Group Policy.
  • Working knowledge of the Air Force and/or DoD is a plus.

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 a Great Place to Work four years in a row and was awarded as Washington Post’s Top 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
  • Innovation: Embrace creative thinking to enable continual growth and powerful solutions
  • 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!
  • Stewardship: Careful management of something entrusted to us.
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