Outpost Space

Systems Engineer

Huntsville, Alabama · Contract

No sponsorshipDetected 12 days ago

PythonBashPowerShellLinuxRESTCybersecuritySystems EngineeringDNSLeadershipCommunication

About the role

The ideal candidate is a technically versatile engineer with experience spanning systems engineering, enterprise infrastructure, networking, virtualization, and systems administration.
Monitor system health, performance, capacity, and infrastructure availability.
Direct final system checkout, customer acceptance testing, and operational verification.

Lead the technical architecture, integration strategy, and implementation of the Mobile C2 platform.
Lead technical interchange meetings, customer data calls, and engineering coordination activities.
Develop and maintain system architecture documentation, network diagrams, rack elevations, interface documentation, and integration plans.
Design, deploy, and administer Windows and Linux server environments supporting laboratory and operational systems.
Configure and maintain enterprise infrastructure services including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, file services, backup solutions, and user access management.
Deploy and manage virtualization platforms, virtual machines, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), and enterprise NAS/SAN storage solutions.
Implement system hardening, security baselines, patch management, and infrastructure lifecycle maintenance.
Establish and maintain a laboratory environment that replicates the Mobile C2 platform for integration and testing.
Develop integration procedures, verification methodologies, and technical test plans.
Lead end-to-end integration, verification, and validation activities across networking, compute, storage, communications, and supporting infrastructure.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline (equivalent experience may be substituted).
5 + years of experience in systems engineering, systems administration, systems integration, enterprise infrastructure, or a related technical field.
Experience leading the integration of complex hardware, software, networking, and communications systems.
Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V.
Experience administering enterprise infrastructure services including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and enterprise storage solutions.
Strong understanding of enterprise networking concepts and client/server architectures.
Experience creating technical documentation, system diagrams, and integration documentation.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, hands-on engineering environment.

Experience supporting DoD, government, or mission-critical operational environments.
Experience with Mobile Command and Control (C2), tactical, or expeditionary systems.
Experience with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), NAS/SAN storage, and enterprise computing environments.
Experience with Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar scripting languages.
Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, and systems integration methodologies.
Experience implementing DISA STIGs, RMF, cybersecurity requirements, or other secure computing practices.
Experience supporting audio, video, communications, or command-and-control systems.
Experience with enterprise monitoring and infrastructure management platforms.

The posted compensation range represents the expected pay range for this position at the time of posting.
Actual compensation may be higher or lower than the stated range based on factors such as relevant experience, education, certifications, specialized expertise, geographic considerations, market conditions, and alignment with internal compensation structures and government contracting requirements.

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