Systems Engineer Level 4

SPYROS Information & Technology Consulting, a wholly owned subsidiary of Synergy ECP. is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), headquartered in the Baltimore–Washington corridor, established to provide unique and exceptional services to our clients in the government and national defense sectors. SPYROS specializes in providing highly qualified professionals experienced in Computer Network Operations, Signals Intelligence, Technical Training and Certifications, Network Administration and Security, and Program Management to fit the specific needs of our clients. We maintain a vast array of capabilities at the nexus of the digital domain and in the Intelligence Community, meeting the demand for highly specialized skills to solve the most difficult problems. As a small company, SPYROS is agile and focused. We provide our clients flexibility and the individual attention necessary to meet rapidly changing requirements and rising challenges. As the digital world and cyberspace domain continue to gain increasing importance in the Intelligence Community, SPYROS will continue to leverage the technical expertise of our highly skilled personnel and enable our clients to devise and implement innovative solutions to their emerging challenges.

Duties:

-Engineer, install, maintain, configure and optimize Microsoft server operating systems.

-Manage virtualized environments.

-Provision and manage virtual machines.  Manage and configure VDI environments.

-Configure and maintain network services such as DNS ad DHCP

-Knowledge in creating, administering, and troubleshooting Group Policies (GPOs).

-Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups

-Work with internal and external IT teams to coordinate changes, implementations, and maintenances for network and security configurations

-Support the administration of Microsoft SQL databases.

-Develop and implement security measures to protect against unauthorized access, data breaches, and other cyber threats

-Apply STIGs to IT systems and document results. Review STIG checklists developed by others for accuracy and completeness.

-Develop RMF security policy and procedures documents.

-Proven experience with a deep understanding of VMware virtualization technologies (vSphere, ESXi).

-Strong knowledge of server hardware, storage, and networking concepts in virtualized environments.

-Experience with designing and implementing Vmware virtual infrastructure solutions, including scalability and high availability considerations.

-Experience with standing up ESXi hosts, various versions, AD integrations, time, and DNS services.

-Experience in the administration of Microsoft Active Directory (create user accounts, manage groups/permissions/access)

-Experience in the administration of Microsoft databases (log shipping, event management, cluster management) 

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD 

Qualifications:

-Must possess Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

-Requires 8 to 10 years' experience with BS/BA or 6 to 8 years' experience with MS/MA or 3 to 5 years' experience with PhD.

-VMware certifications (such as VCP, VCAP, VCIX) are highly desirable.

-MCSE certification or other Microsoft certifications are highly desirable.

-Cisco certifications are highly desirable.

-8140/8570 IAT Level III is required for this position.

-Experience with system administration and network administration

-Experience with Linux is desirable.

-Proficiency in PowerShell and other scripting languages.

-Knowledge of network and host hardening.

-Knowledge of Splunk is desirable but not required

-Knowledge of Trellix and Tenable security and vulnerability products are desirable but not required.

Taking Care of the People Who Take Care of The Nation

Compensation: We offer highly competitive compensation that is consistently recognized by our employees as being generous!

Health Insurance: Your health and your family's health are a priority. SPYROS pays 100% of the monthly premium for all full-time employees and their dependents to include medical, dental, and vision through one of the top health insurance plans offered by Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Retirement: Taking care of employees extends beyond health care and time off. At SPYROS, your long-term financial security is also a priority. While others simply match your 401(k) contribution at a small percentage, SPYROS provides a straight contribution of up to 10% of the employee's annual salary into the Company 401(k) plan, according to the plan's eligibility requirements. This benefit helps to secure your future and puts you on the path to long-term financial health.

Education: Individual growth is a priority at Synergy ECP. Employees are encouraged to take advantage of our company-sponsored continuing education program so they can get their degree or that next certification needed to propel them towards the next level. Not sure what's best for your career plans, we'll help you navigate it all!

Work/Life Balance: Quality of life is a SPYROS priority, and we believe time off is essential to maintain a good work-life balance. Full-time employees are eligible to receive vacation, all federal holidays, and sick/personal time off annually. At SPYROS, we believe balancing professional and personal life is key to a healthy quality of life

SPYROS is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.