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AWS Systems Engineer Sr Adv (TS/SCI with Poly Required)

GCI, Inc

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Top Secret/SCI
Unspecified
Polygraph
Engineering - Systems
Chantilly, VA (On-Site/Office)

GCI, embodies excellence, integrity and professionalism. The employees supporting our customers deliver unique, high-value mission solutions while effectively leverage the technological expertise of our valued workforce to meet critical mission requirements in the areas of Data Analytics and Software Development, Engineering, Targeting and Analysis, Operations, Training, and Cyber Operations. We maximize opportunities for success by building and maintaining trusted and reliable partnerships with our customers and industry.

At GCI, we solve the hard problems. As an AWS Systems Engineer Sr Adv, a typical day will include the following duties:

The AWS Systems Engineer specializing in Windows will provide support to our customer hosted workspaces and support the development of specialized in-house products. The candidate will be tasked with providing guidance and insight on potential improvements to our services along with the application infrastructure within the Windows ecosystem. The hands-on AWS Systems Engineer will need experience building and deploying tools, cloud infrastructure and processes to enable software developer productivity. They must be at ease working in an agile environment with a cross-functional team. This person should embody a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with a team to administer Windows or Linux-based AWS cloud and on-prem hosts within the customer environment and company lab environment in a repeatable and reliable manner.

Design systems, collaborate with teammates, and provide recommendations for customers in support of an AWS Workspaces environment in an AWS Account.

Harden systems in support of customer security controls, apply updates and patches, and manage the underlying hardware.

Mitigate all vulnerability findings from network scans.

Manage security and policy through the application of Group Policy Objects (GPO).

Collaborate with a cross-functional team of Software Engineers, DevOps Engineers, Analysts, Project Managers and other engineering groups to gather requirements and elicit input for the network and infrastructure.

Provide ongoing maintenance, support, and enhancements in production systems and platforms.

Troubleshoots complex problems and provide customer support for software systems and application issues.

Provide recommendations for continuous improvement.

Write and update technical documentation such as system engineering documentation, implementation processes, and operational procedures.

Work alongside other engineers on the team to sustain and advance our organization's capabilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training, and work/military experience.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Hands on experience with Tier 3 Support in a Linux and Windows System environment

Hands on experience with network configuration in cloud environments, with tasks configuring Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), subnets, security groups, route tables, etc.

Experience with ensuring the stability, security, and performance of AWS accounts

Hands-on experience with DNS, DHCP, and Active Directory integration

Hands-on experience with Backup and Recovery enterprise suites

Hands on experience with hardening, patching or troubleshooting Linux OS systems

Hands on experience with implementing and managing Windows Active Directory

Proficiencies with logging tools to effectively monitor the health and performance of AWS resources

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience creating AWS workspaces, highly desired

Experience with data storage, NAS, and SAN technologies and solutions

Demonstrated hands-on experience using scripting for task automation, data transfer, etc.

Experience with configuring and managing Remote Desktop Services

Demonstrated hands-on experience with technologies like Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM)

Demonstrated hands-on experience with Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)

Demonstrated hands-on experience working with VMWare and maintaining virtualized systems

*A candidate must be a US Citizen and requires an active/current TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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Vision: To be a premier provider of mission critical solutions and services to our customers. Our Mission: We deliver unique, high-value mission solutions to our customers. We effectively leverage the technological expertise of our valued workforce to meet critical mission requirements in the areas of Data Analytics and Software Development, Engineering, Targeting and Analysis, Operations, Training, and Cyber Operations. We maximize opportunities for success by building and maintaining trusted and reliable partnerships with our customers and industry.
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