Systems Engineer - Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Responsibilities

As a Systems Engineer SME, you will provide expert leadership in planning, designing, and implementing sophisticated additions and changes to network hardware, infrastructure server environments, and operating systems with special emphasis on Top Secret classification enclaves. Your extensive expertise in Nutanix hyper-converged infrastructure will be critical to architecting and maintaining advanced systems that support the forensic and investigative ecosystem across highly sensitive environments. You will ensure the reliability, security, and robustness of mission-critical infrastructure while meeting the stringent requirements of classified operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and lead implementation of enterprise-grade additions and changes to network hardware, infrastructure server environments, and operating systems in Top Secret environments.
• Provide advanced technical leadership in the day-to-day operations of sophisticated network hardware and operating systems within classified domains.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts at both physical and logical network levels for complex systems in TS environment.
• Direct the planning, design, technical review, and implementation strategies for new network infrastructure supporting classified operations.
• Lead systems management and integration functions across multi-enclave environments with focus on Top Secret infrastructure.
• Diagnose and resolve complex communication problems within secure, isolated environments.
• Implement comprehensive systems security strategies ensuring all systems are current with approved patches while leading certification and accreditation tasks for TS environments.
• Develop and implement advanced strategies for client/server systems and design infrastructure optimized for classified operations.
• Lead technical discussions during Program Increments (PIs) and Agile Release Train (ART) activities.
• Champion DevSecOps practices and tools implementation within Top Secret environments.
• Design and implement advanced Nutanix hyper-converged infrastructure solutions for classified workloads.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree with 10 years of experience OR Associate degree with 13 years of experience OR High School diploma with 16 years of experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in systems engineering with at least 4 years working in Top Secret environments.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with Nutanix hyper-converged infrastructure in secure environments.
• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and ability to obtain a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Experience with SAFe Agile framework in classified environments.
• Comprehensive understanding of forensic and investigative system requirements for intelligence operations.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing secure systems in Top Secret government environments.
• Nutanix certifications (NCP, NPX) preferred.
• Security certifications (CISSP, Security+) preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with:
  • Nutanix hyper-converged infrastructure design, implementation, and management in classified environments
  • Advanced virtualization technologies (VSphere, VXRail, Proxmox, Nutanix AHV) for secure environments
  • Enterprise network administration and security for Top Secret enclaves
  • Cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud, SC2S, C2S) implementation with security controls for classified workloads
  • Linux and Windows operating systems with security hardening for classified use
  • Windows Active Directory configuration and security in air-gapped environments
  • Network hardware (Cisco, SonicWall) implementation and management in classified networks
  • Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) in Top Secret environments with enhanced security controls
  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) for secure, automated deployments
  • Security accreditation processes (RMF, NIST 800-53) for TS/SCI systems
  • Advanced system monitoring and observability in classified environments
  • Cross-domain solutions for secure data transfer between classification levels
• May require flexible scheduling to support critical operations in Top Secret environments.

Desired Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.
• Experience implementing Nutanix solutions in classified environments.
• Knowledge of specialized security controls for classified hyper-converged infrastructure.
• Background in designing systems for SCIFs and other secure facilities.
• Experience with cross-domain solutions in Top Secret environments.
• Prior work implementing secure backup and disaster recovery solutions for classified data.
• Experience with specialized compute and storage requirements for forensic workloads.

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI , and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us

Why work at a Noblis company?

Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards . Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.

* Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us .

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Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis' total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $146,200.00 - USD $228,400.00 /Yr.