System Engineer (SE) Skill Level 3

Required Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
Hourly Pay Range: $60.17–$76.05

Wyetech is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer (Level 3) to support system administration automation, infrastructure management, security compliance, and the sustainment of mission-critical client/server environments. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining system integrity, operational performance, availability, and security while supporting complex Windows and Linux infrastructure.

This position requires a strong combination of Systems Engineering and System Administration experience, with an emphasis on security compliance, networking technologies, identity and access management, patch management, and infrastructure automation. The Systems Engineer will work with a small, mission-focused team that regularly interacts with users, Government customers, and technical stakeholders to troubleshoot issues, maintain secure operations, and support evolving mission requirements.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical troubleshooting and communication skills, experience with enterprise network technologies, and the ability to independently evaluate technical challenges and recommend effective engineering solutions.

Required Skills/Experience

• Strong Systems Engineering and System Administration experience supporting complex enterprise or mission-critical IT environments.

• Experience supporting system administration automation, infrastructure management, and operational sustainment.

• Strong knowledge of security compliance requirements, secure system configurations, and system hardening practices.

• Experience maintaining the integrity, performance, reliability, and security of critical client/server environments.

• Strong understanding of networking devices and technologies, including Cisco, Juniper, and Arista.

• Experience supporting network infrastructure, connectivity, routing, switching, and associated network services.

• Hands-on experience administering, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Windows and Linux operating systems.

• Familiarity with Kubernetes, containerization, and container-based application environments.

• Experience administering and supporting Active Directory (AD), Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP), Centrify, and Group Policy.

• Experience supporting identity and access management, authentication services, user permissions, and directory services.

• Strong knowledge of security protocols, system patching, vulnerability remediation, and configuration management.

• Experience applying operating system updates, security patches, and configuration changes to maintain system compliance and operational stability.

• Experience monitoring system health, identifying performance issues, and troubleshooting complex infrastructure problems.

• Experience analyzing system configurations, operational requirements, and technical dependencies to support engineering decisions.

• Experience documenting technical issues, troubleshooting activities, system configurations, and corrective actions.

• Ability to communicate technical findings, operational concerns, and incident status to management and Government stakeholders.

• Experience escalating technical issues appropriately and coordinating resolution activities across engineering and operations teams.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, technical communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work effectively within a small, mission-focused team and interact directly with users and Government customers.

• Ability to independently evaluate technical problems and recommend engineering solutions.

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.

Responsibilities and Capabilities

Systems Engineering and Infrastructure Management

• Apply Systems Engineering principles throughout the systems lifecycle, including concept development, implementation, integration, verification, validation, operation, maintenance, and retirement.

• Support the design, implementation, maintenance, and sustainment of mission-critical client/server infrastructure.

• Analyze system requirements, technical specifications, operational constraints, and infrastructure dependencies.

• Develop and recommend engineering solutions that improve system reliability, performance, security, and maintainability.

• Support the administration and management of Windows and Linux systems within complex enterprise environments.

• Evaluate infrastructure configurations and recommend improvements to support evolving operational requirements.

• Perform technical analysis of engineering alternatives and provide recommendations for system design and implementation.

• Independently assess technical issues and recommend alternatives for elements of project designs.

• Coordinate with engineering personnel, users, and Government representatives to address system requirements and technical concerns.

• Maintain technical integrity, quality, and completeness of assigned engineering work products and deliverables.

System Administration and Automation

• Administer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows and Linux operating systems.

• Support automation initiatives to improve system administration efficiency, configuration consistency, and operational reliability.

• Maintain system configurations, operating system services, user access, and infrastructure components.

• Support routine system maintenance, software updates, security patching, and operational troubleshooting.

• Monitor system health, resource utilization, availability, and performance.

• Identify recurring operational issues and recommend improvements to system administration processes.

• Assist with infrastructure modernization activities involving automation, virtualization, Kubernetes, and containerization.

• Collaborate with Systems Administrators and other technical personnel to support reliable system operations.

• Maintain accurate technical documentation for system configurations, maintenance procedures, and operational changes.

Security Compliance and System Hardening

• Support security compliance activities for Windows, Linux, and associated infrastructure components.

• Evaluate system configurations against applicable security requirements and operational standards.

• Implement system hardening measures, security patches, and configuration updates to address identified deficiencies.

• Support vulnerability remediation, patch management, and security configuration maintenance.

• Monitor system security posture and coordinate corrective actions for identified technical risks.

• Support access control, authentication, authorization, and security-related infrastructure services.

• Document security configuration changes, remediation activities, and compliance-related technical findings.

• Collaborate with cybersecurity personnel and Government stakeholders to resolve security compliance issues.

• Recommend improvements to security procedures, system configuration standards, and infrastructure protection practices.

Network Engineering and Connectivity Support

• Support enterprise networking technologies and devices, including Cisco, Juniper, and Arista.

• Troubleshoot network connectivity issues affecting servers, applications, users, and enterprise services.

• Coordinate with Network Engineers to resolve routing, switching, network configuration, and communication issues.

• Support the integration of Windows and Linux systems with enterprise networking infrastructure.

• Analyze network dependencies, infrastructure interfaces, and system communication requirements.

• Assist with technical troubleshooting involving network devices, network services, and client/server connectivity.

• Maintain documentation of network-related system configurations and technical dependencies.

• Recommend improvements to network connectivity, system integration, and infrastructure reliability.

Identity, Access, and Directory Services

• Administer and support Active Directory, LDAP, Centrify, and Group Policy within enterprise environments.

• Support user authentication, authorization, access permissions, and directory service integration.

• Troubleshoot identity and access management issues affecting Windows and Linux systems.

• Maintain directory service configurations and support policy implementation.

• Assist with resolving authentication failures, access control issues, and enterprise service connectivity problems.

• Coordinate with technical teams to ensure directory services and access management configurations support operational and security requirements.

• Support the maintenance of secure identity management practices and associated technical documentation.

Kubernetes and Containerization Support

• Support infrastructure environments incorporating Kubernetes and container technologies.

• Assist with troubleshooting system and infrastructure issues affecting containerized applications.

• Collaborate with software development and infrastructure teams to support container-based deployments.

• Evaluate system dependencies and resource requirements associated with containerized workloads.

• Support integration between container environments and underlying enterprise infrastructure.

• Assist with infrastructure modernization and improvements involving containerization and automated system management.

Incident Management and Customer Support

• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues affecting critical client/server environments.

• Monitor operational systems and identify emerging technical issues requiring corrective action.

• Communicate system incidents, operational risks, and technical concerns to management and Government stakeholders.

• Escalate issues appropriately and coordinate resolution activities with relevant engineering teams.

• Provide timely status updates regarding technical investigations, remediation efforts, and operational impacts.

• Work directly with users and customers to identify requirements, resolve problems, and maintain mission support.

• Document technical incidents, troubleshooting procedures, root causes, and corrective actions.

• Recommend preventive measures and improvements to reduce recurring system issues.

Systems Engineering Lifecycle and ISO/IEC 15288 Processes

• Perform Systems Engineering activities consistent with applicable ISO/IEC 15288 lifecycle processes.

• Develop and deliver engineering work products associated with technical process areas, including stakeholder requirements, requirements analysis, architectural design, implementation, integration, verification, transition, validation, operation, maintenance, and disposal.

• Support project process activities, including project planning, project assessment and control, decision management, risk management, configuration management, information management, and measurement.

• Participate in enterprise process activities involving infrastructure management, lifecycle model management, quality management, and related organizational engineering functions.

• Support agreement process activities, including applicable acquisition and supply engineering considerations.

• Prepare technical documentation, engineering analyses, recommendations, and deliverables supporting project and lifecycle requirements.

• Analyze technical alternatives and recommend appropriate solutions based on system requirements, operational constraints, and engineering considerations.

• Independently develop and deliver assigned work products across applicable project and technical process areas.

• Coordinate with Government representatives, technical leads, and program personnel to resolve engineering issues and maintain project alignment.

Technical Collaboration and Communication

• Work effectively within a small, mission-focused engineering team supporting critical operational systems.

• Communicate regularly with users, Government customers, management, and multidisciplinary technical personnel.

• Participate in technical reviews, engineering discussions, operational coordination meetings, and troubleshooting activities.

• Provide clear technical recommendations, system status updates, and issue escalation information.

• Coordinate technical activities to ensure engineering deliverables meet established operational and security requirements.

• Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, engineering decisions, operational issues, and corrective actions.

• Support continuous improvement of engineering processes, infrastructure management practices, and technical documentation.

• Perform additional Systems Engineering responsibilities as required to support program and mission objectives.

Qualifications

Candidates must meet one (1) of the following education and experience combinations for the System Engineer Skill Level 3 labor category:

Option 1 – Bachelor's Degree

• Bachelor's degree in a qualified Engineering field or related discipline from an accredited college or university.

• Six (6) years of Systems Engineering experience.

OR

Option 2 – High School Diploma or GED

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Ten (10) years of general Systems Engineering experience in any applicable process area.

OR

Option 3 – Master's Degree

• Master's degree in a qualified Engineering field or related discipline from an accredited college or university.

• Four (4) years of Systems Engineering experience.

OR

Option 4 – Doctoral Degree

• PhD in a qualified Engineering field or related discipline from an accredited college or university.

• Two (2) years of Systems Engineering experience.

Acceptable Degree Fields

Qualified Engineering fields include:

• Aeronautical Engineering

• Biomedical Engineering

• Chemical Engineering

• Civil Engineering

• Computer Engineering

• Electrical Engineering

• Environmental Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Nuclear Engineering

• Software Engineering

• Systems Engineering

• Engineering Management

Related disciplines include:

• Chemistry

• Computer Science

• Information Systems

• Mathematics

• Physics

Similar or comparable degrees may be accepted in accordance with contractual requirements.

Additional Position-Specific Qualifications

• Demonstrated Systems Engineering and System Administration experience.

• Strong understanding of security compliance, system hardening, patch management, and infrastructure protection.

• Experience with Cisco, Juniper, and Arista networking technologies.

• Experience administering Windows and Linux systems.

• Familiarity with Kubernetes and containerization.

• Experience supporting Active Directory, LDAP, Centrify, Group Policy, and network services.

• Ability to troubleshoot complex system and network issues.

• Strong communication skills and experience escalating technical issues to management.

• Ability to work effectively within a small team that regularly interacts with Government customers and operational users.

Security Clearance and Additional Requirements

• Required Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.

• U.S. Citizenship required.

• Must maintain applicable security clearance and program access requirements throughout employment.

At Wyetech, you’ll be at the center of an award-winning corporate culture, breaking technological barriers and solving real-world problems for our federal government customers. We are committed to hiring the best of the best, and in return, we offer a world-class, truly unique employee experience that is rare within our industry.

Wyetech believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes 20% of each employee's gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds.

Additional benefits include:

Wyetech provides a generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations. Employees have the flexibility to adjust their PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year, ensuring it meets their evolving needs.

Full-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including:

• A Choice of Medical Plan Options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Vision and Dental

• Life and AD&D Benefits

• Short and Long-Term Disability

• Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurances

• Optional Identity Theft and Legal Protection Services

• Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility up to $10,000

• Mobility Among Wyetech-supported Contracts

• Various contract and work locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii and OCONUS

• Various team-building events throughout the year, such as monthly lunches, summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party.

• Employees receive two complimentary branded clothing orders annually.

Hourly Pay Range: $60.17–$76.05

Hourly pay rates listed for this position serve as a general guideline and are not a guarantee of compensation. Compensation will vary dependent upon factors including but not limited to: Government contract rates; education; relevant prior work experience, knowledge, skills, and competencies; certifications; and geographic location. Hourly pay rates reflect the pre-benefit gross wage amounts.