Lead Systems Engineer

Location

Vicksburg, MS | United States

Job description

Vision IT is a woman-owned business that has supported the DoD and Federal Sector IT initiatives for two decades. We work side-by-side with our clients as a trusted, long-term partner offering innovative consultation and leadership to solve their most pressing and complex problems.

Vision IT is seeking a dynamic Lead Systems Engineer to support a mission to protect, monitor, analyze, detect, and respond to unauthorized activity within information systems and computer networks in Vicksburg, MS!

The Lead Systems Engineer will oversee the administration and configuration of systems and networks, ensuring timely resolution of subscriber support issues and alignment with configuration management requirements established by the government. They will serve as a subject matter expert in system administration and network configuration, track project tickets, manage priorities, and ensure attendance and participation in all meetings and briefings. Additionally, the Lead Systems Engineer will be responsible for ensuring 24/7/365 on-call coverage by at least one Systems Engineer.

Responsibilities May Include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Review and track subscriber support issues and tickets, ensuring timely follow-up and resolutions.
• Engage other CSSP team members for troubleshooting applications impacting team resolution.
• Ensure all configuration changes and system updates are properly vetted and aligned with configuration management requirements established by the government.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in system administration and network configuration.
• Track project tickets and manage priorities to ensure deadlines are met.
• Ensure attendance and participation in all meetings and briefings.
• Ensure at least one Systems Engineer is on call 24/7/365.

Required Education, Experience, Clearance and Certification(s):

• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Network and Systems Engineering.
• DoD 8570 compliance with CSSP-IS requirements.
• Additional experience in Windows and/or Linux management and support within a hands-on implementation or administration role.
• Thorough knowledge of TCP/IP protocol implementations for all common network services, along with demonstrated capability to perform network packet analysis and anomaly detection.
• Strong technical proficiency in network and systems engineering.
• Experience in Windows and/or Linux management and support.
• Thorough understanding of TCP/IP protocol implementations and network packet analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• DoD 8570 compliance with CSSP-IS requirements.

Note: The Lead Systems Engineer will play a crucial role in managing and maintaining the systems and networks within the organization. They must possess strong technical expertise, communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with other team members to ensure the effective functioning of the systems and networks. Additionally, they will be responsible for ensuring continuous on-call coverage to address any issues that may arise. Travel may be required as needed.

Vision IT provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Vision IT complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Vision IT expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Vision IT's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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