Systems Engineer - TS/SCI w/Poly

As a Systems Engineer - TS/SCI w/Poly at our esteemed company, your main responsibilities will include analyzing and improving existing systems, maintaining gold image hard drives, and coordinating thorough security testing. You'll also be actively involved in designing and troubleshooting Routing and Switching systems, alongside implementing VPN solutions for our MPLS network.

To be successful as a Systems Engineer - TS/SCI w/Poly with us, you should have hands-on experience with various IT infrastructures, including Linux servers and VMware technologies. A strong understanding of routing protocols like OSPF and BGP, as well as security tools, is essential, together with the ability to explain technical processes to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Our Systems Engineer - TS/SCI w/Poly position comes with fantastic benefits, including five weeks of paid vacation, 100% paid health benefits, and a stable 401k plan with company contributions. We also support your professional growth with training reimbursement, ensuring you stay at the cutting edge of technology.

The work environment for a Systems Engineer - TS/SCI w/Poly at our company is collaborative and supportive. You'll be working with a skilled team dedicated to innovation, where your insights and expertise will not only be valued but will help drive technology solutions forward.

While the Systems Engineer - TS/SCI w/Poly position is primarily focused in Chantilly, VA, we are flexible and understand the importance of work-life balance. Depending on the project's needs and your specific team arrangements, there may be opportunities for remote work.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects where you designed or troubleshot Cisco systems. Mention the types of configurations you've worked with, the challenges faced, and what tools you utilized to overcome them.

Discuss the methodologies you apply for security testing, including automated tools and frameworks. Explain how you've collaborated with teams to identify potential vulnerabilities and successfully secured systems against threats.

In your response, outline your step-by-step approach to designing network topologies, emphasizing careful planning, understanding of requirements, and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure the design meets operational needs.

Provide specific examples of how you have implemented L2 and L3 VPNs in your previous roles, detailing the network environments and any challenges you've faced while ensuring secure connections.

Discuss concrete examples of your work with Software Defined Data Centers and the tools you've utilized, such as VMware vRealize Suite. Explain the impact your efforts had on improving operations.

Describe a specific incident where you were responsible for managing a system outage. Detail your approach to diagnosing the issue, coordinating with your team, and implementing a solution while minimizing downtime.

Share experiences where you've had to bridge the gap between technical concepts and non-technical stakeholders. Focus on using clear, jargon-free language and visual aids to facilitate understanding.

In your response, list the specific network security tools you are familiar with, such as firewalls or vulnerability scanners, and provide examples of how you've implemented these tools effectively in your previous roles.

Explain your methodology for assessing risks associated with IT infrastructure changes. Discuss the factors you consider, such as system dependencies and potential impacts on service continuity.

Talk about your hands-on experience with Linux servers, including specific distributions you've worked with and tasks you've handled, like administration, troubleshooting, and patching.