Systems Engineer

We are seeking a skilled Systems Engineer with hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure, enterprise networking, and systems administration to support mission-critical IT operations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud infrastructure, network architecture, system integration, and troubleshooting across complex enterprise environments. This individual will help design, implement, maintain, and optimize secure IT systems while ensuring compliance with applicable federal security policies and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities
Design, deploy, configure, and maintain Microsoft Azure infrastructure, including virtual machines, virtual networks, storage, and cloud-based services.
Support enterprise networking infrastructure, including routing, switching, DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, VPNs, and firewalls.
Configure and troubleshoot Azure networking components, including Virtual Networks (VNets), Network Security Groups (NSGs), VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, and Azure Load Balancer.
Monitor system performance, availability, and security across cloud and on-premises environments.
Support hybrid cloud connectivity and integration between Azure and enterprise data centers.
Perform systems administration, configuration management, patching, upgrades, and incident resolution.
Identify and resolve complex infrastructure, connectivity, and performance issues.
Implement security best practices, access controls, and network segmentation in accordance with organizational and federal requirements.
Collaborate with cybersecurity, network engineering, cloud architecture, and infrastructure teams to support operational objectives.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, system diagrams, configuration records, and troubleshooting procedures.
Support system testing, disaster recovery, backup, business continuity, and infrastructure modernization initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
3+ years of experience in systems engineering, infrastructure engineering, or systems administration.
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and infrastructure.
Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching, VPNs, and firewalls.
Experience configuring and troubleshooting Azure networking services, including VNets, NSGs, VPN Gateway, or ExpressRoute.
Experience supporting Windows Server environments and enterprise infrastructure.
Knowledge of cloud security, identity and access management, and infrastructure hardening.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a secure, compliance-driven government IT environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting federal government, law enforcement, defense, or other public-sector IT environments.
Experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Monitor, Azure Policy, and Azure Backup.
Familiarity with Microsoft Defender for Cloud and security monitoring tools.
Experience with hybrid cloud architecture and on-premises data center integration.
Knowledge of federal security frameworks, such as NIST and applicable FISMA requirements.
Relevant certifications, such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Network Engineer Associate, or CompTIA Security+.