TTG-203 - Systems Engineer - $306,000 Total Compensation

Summary

TTG Solutions is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer with a strong foundation in Windows and Linux operating systems. We are looking for a candidate who excels in system hardening, security, and configuration management, and who can effectively communicate complex technical concepts.

Description

The Systems Engineer will be responsible for conducting root cause analysis of system issues, monitoring system performance metrics, and reporting potential anomalies. The role includes supporting RMF or other accreditation frameworks, providing emergency after-hours support, and communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences. The candidate will be working in a high-profile, fast-paced environment.

Experience Level

Expert Generally requires eleven (11) years of experience specific to the skill and relevant training or certifications

Requirements: 11 yrs - 15 yrs 11 mos

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 11 years of experience
• Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux (RHEL based) operating systems
• Familiarity with system hardening, security hardening, remote desktop, patch management, and configuration management tools
• Experience supporting RMF or other accreditation frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST 800-53B, A&A, etc.)
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, Bash, Apache Web Services
• Amazon Web Services experience (EC2 instances, CloudFormation, S3 Storage, RDS (MySQL))
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Optional Skills

• Database Administrator (DBA)
• Networking experience/Automation
• API Engineer
• Experience working in air-gapped environments or with classified systems
• Experience with Agile methodologies and working in sprint-based development cycles
• Familiarity with security in CI/CD pipelines and container security (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of zero trust architecture and identity/access management strategies
• Experience with Splunk, Rapid 7
• Experience with Windows Server, RHEL/CentOS, Ubuntu
• Compliance Tools such as Greenlight, Illuminate
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, GCP
• Experience with automation/scripting tools such as Ansible
• Experience with DevSecOps tools like Jenkins, Git, Docker, Kubernetes
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities
• Self-starter with ability to manage multiple tasks

Clearance

This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

Benefits

Benefit	Details
Base Salary	$183,000 - $222,000
PTO	30 days annual PTO, which includes holidays.
Retirement	15% company retirement contribution. No match required. Vesting period is 50% per year over 2 years.
Paid Benefits	Company pays all insurance expenses up to 8% of base pay. If your insurance expenses are less that that, we bonus the difference to you.
Annual Bonuses	3% to 5% annual bonuses.
Cell Phone Stipend	$100 monthly phone expense reimbursement.
Training Budget	3 paid training days + $2,500 training budget
New Hire Bonus	$5,000 new hire bonus

Total Compensation

Total compensation is the total combination of salary, benefits, retirement, bonuses, etc... and it is calculated using the following formula:

Total Compensation = Base Salary + Benefits Budget + Retirement + Bonus + Training Budget + Phone Stipend

Although each company has their own blend of salary and benefits, comparing total compensation is typcially the best way to compare the financial impact of each position. At TTG Solutions, we work hard to ensure our particular blend always meets or exceeds the market average.

Total Compensation = $306,000

Benefit	Value	Details
Base Salary	$222,000	Base salary for position.
Retirement	$33,300	15% company retirement contribution. No match required. Vesting period is 50% per year over 2 years.
Benefits Budget	$44,400	20% company paid Individual Benefits Account (12% for 30-days PTO, 8% for Insurances). If your insurance or PTO expenses are less than this, we bonus the difference to you.
Annual Bonus	$11,100	Annual bonus, 3% to 5% on average.
Training Budget	$2,500	Annual training budget.
Training Hours	$2,600	3 paid days for training.
Phone Stipend	$1,200	$100 monthly cell phone stipend.