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SYSTEM ENGINEER / ADMIN

CEdge Software Consultants

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Washington, DC
Public Trust Polygraph not specified
Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
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Job Description

CEdge has an opportunity for a  System engineer , located in Washington,dc. If you are ready to work alongside World Renowned Technology experts, and carry the skills below, this is the opportunity that will inevitably take your career to unbelievable levels!







***This position requires a pubic trust Security Clearance***





Key Responsibilities

Systems Engineering & Operations

Perform senior‑level systems engineering and administration in on‑premises and cloud (Azure/M365) environments.

Install, configure, maintain, and optimise servers, storage, and networked systems.

Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity and implement proactive improvements.

Provide escalation (Tier 3/4) support for complex infrastructure and systems issues. 

Federal Compliance & Security

Apply NIST security controls and FISMA directives to all supported systems.

Identify gaps in FISMA implementation and develop documented remediation plans.

Develop, apply, and maintain STIG configuration baselines for Windows, Linux, and virtualised environments.

Support endpoint security, vulnerability remediation, and system hardening activities in coordination with cybersecurity teams. 

Identity, Cloud & Collaboration Services

Manage and support Microsoft 365 and Entra ID environments, including:

Conditional Access

Multi‑Factor Authentication (MFA)

Identity auditing and access reviews

Support Azure tenant configuration in alignment with federal security requirements.

Implement and maintain secure authentication and authorisation models.

Architecture, Documentation & Advisory Support

Evaluate existing NIGC IT systems architecture and recommend corrective or optimisation actions.

Provide written technical recommendations to System Owners regarding priorities, risks, and dependencies.

Develop and maintain system documentation, SOPs, and disaster recovery strategies.

Support IT audits, assessments





Preferred Certifications

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator or Engineer

Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator

CompTIA Security+ or equivalent

CISSP (or in progress)


Required Qualifications

Active Public Trust clearance.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

6–8+ years of progressive experience in systems engineering or IT infrastructure roles.

Strong hands‑on experience with:
Windows Server and Linux

Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365

Entra ID / Active Directory

VMware or equivalent virtualisation platforms

Cisco networking and firewalls

Demonstrated experience supporting federal IT compliance frameworks (NIST, FISMA)
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