Systems Engineer

Location: Tampa, Florida 

Required Clearance: TS-SCI

Certifications: Relevant 8140 certification (e.g., Security+) 

Required Education: Master’s degree in a relevant IT field desired. Additional years of experience can substitute for a master’s degree

Required Experience: Five plus (5+) years’ experience

Position Description:  

As the Systems Engineer, you are expected to have extensive experience in both Windows and Linux systems. You will focus on project support, system integration, and infrastructure design. This role will involve working closely with various IT and project teams to plan, implement, and integrate systems solutions that meet enterprise requirements. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in both platforms to ensure smooth integration, optimize the interoperability of systems, and provide innovative solutions to meet mission objectives. This role also involves collaborating with senior stakeholders and leading integration projects that impact both operational and security initiatives. This is in direct support of the CENTCOM mission at Mac Dill AFB, Tampa FL. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead the integration and deployment of new systems and technologies in both Windows and Linux environments.

• Collaborate with project managers, system architects, and cross-functional teams to design and implement infrastructure solutions that align with mission requirements.

• Manage new servers, virtual machines, and networking technologies integration to ensure compatibility and seamless operation within the existing infrastructure.

• Support enterprise-wide projects by ensuring that Windows and Linux systems can work together efficiently and securely.

• Assist in the planning and implementation of upgrades or transitions to new platforms while minimizing disruptions to ongoing operations.

• Ensure systems integrations are compliant with security policies and best practices, with a focus on mitigating risks during deployment.

• Provide technical guidance and subject matter expertise in both Windows and Linux environments to support system integration efforts.

• Coordinate with vendors and third-party providers to ensure proper integration of external solutions and services.

• Prepare and present technical documentation, including system designs, integration plans, and project reports.

• Support efforts to automate system integrations and streamline workflows using modern tools and technologies.

• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and team members on integration best practices.

• Monitor and report on the progress of integration projects, identifying potential risks, and proposing solutions to mitigate delays.

• Support initiatives to improve system performance, security, and reliability through integration efforts.

Required Qualifications

• TS-SCI.

• Five plus (5+) years’ experience. 

• Master’s degree in a relevant IT field desired. Additional years of experience can substitute for a master’s degree.

• Relevant 8140 certification (e.g., Security+).

Desired Qualifications

• Prior CENTCOM experience. 

• Experience with infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet).

• Experience with large-scale systems integration projects and managing cross-functional teams.

• Familiarity with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and certificate lifecycle management across both Windows and Linux platforms.

• Experience in troubleshooting complex system integration issues across multi-platform environments.

• Understanding system security protocols and how to ensure secure integrations during project deployments.

Desired Certifications

• Microsoft Windows Hybrid Administrator Certification

• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or higher

• ITIL 4 Foundation Certification

About PingWind

PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is an SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with offices in Northern Virginia and Huntsville AL. www.PingWind.com

Our benefits include:

• Eleven Paid Federal Holidays

• Paid Time Off starting at 5 hours per pay period (120 hours per year)

• Paid Parental Leave

• Three Medical Plans, PPO Dental, and Vision Insurance 

• 401k with generous employer match

• 529 College Savings Plan

• Continuing education assistance

• Company-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance/AD&D

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Health and Wellness benefits including Calm Health app subscription and Wellhub gym membership subsidy

• Voluntary insurance plans including Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal, Life/AD&D, and Pet Insurance

Veterans are encouraged to apply

PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.