Systems Engineer

TIAG is now hiring a System Engineer to join our team supporting our Naval Information Warfare Command (NIWC) customer out of Quantico, VA.

For this wargaming program TIAG provides a range of cyber security, Information Technology (IT) engineering services support, assessment and authorization (A&A), and cyber operations support including support for life-cycle management policy, guidance, oversight, and direction for a cyber analytics system.

An active Top Secret clearance is required to start work. This position reports onsite at our client location and has potential for telework 1-2 days per week. Travel may be required. Core business hours are 0900 to 1500.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist with the installation, deployment and maintenance of Windows and RHEL enterprise solutions/software
• Help with monitoring and basic configuration of SIEM tools like Splunk (training will be provided)
• Assist in configuring and maintaining core IT services such as DNS, DHCP, SAN, SQL Databases, Active Directory and Group Policy
• Support VMware environment tasks, including creating and managing virtual machines
• Participate in the provisioning and deployment of workstation images in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environments
• Troubleshoot basic system and application issues, escalating complex problems to senior staff
• Assist in applying security configurations and maintaining system logging
• Schedule, perform, and monitor system backups, and when necessary, perform data recovery operations
• Help maintain technical documentation and contribute to team discussions on solutions and improvements
• Maintain Flankspeed, SIPR-net, and all admin account access, including being located within driving distance from a base

Required Experience:

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance (or ability to obtain one preferred)
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or B.A. in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering or similar preferred
• 4 years of relevant hands-on experience in system administration in enterprise environments (e.g., Windows, RHEL, SUSE Linux, VMware)
• Minimum certification as IAT Level II per DoD 8570.01, or successor
• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles including ports/protocols, firewall basics, and general DoD cybersecurity awareness
• Exposure to SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, Elastic, or others), with an interest in log analysis and security monitoring
• Basic understanding of Defense Information Systems Agency published Security Technical Information Guidance (STIG) requirements and compliance processes
• Ability to manage time well to meet assigned milestones
• A meticulous eye for detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

TIAG is a federal contractor and an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate and employment decisions shall be based solely on merit and without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. To achieve our goal of equal opportunity, TIAG maintains an affirmative action plan through which it makes good faith efforts to recruit, hire, and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Pay Range: $110,000 - $125,000 per year