IT Infrastructure Systems Engineer

$150,000 - $235,000/Yr

CIS Secure - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Washington, DC

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

We are seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Systems Engineer to support the FBI Program. This individual will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining the core IT infrastructure supporting mission-critical systems. As part of the program team, the Systems Engineer will ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of infrastructure components, aligning with federal standards and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain IT infrastructure solutions supporting Program requirements.
• Ensure compliance with CSfC (Commercial Solutions for Classified) standards and other applicable security frameworks.
• Collaborate with system architects and other engineers to optimize infrastructure performance and scalability.
• Manage network configurations, system upgrades, and hardware/software installations.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Monitor and troubleshoot system performance issues, ensuring high availability and reliability.
• Implement and manage virtualization technologies, including VMware, and other cloud-based solutions.
• Support the integration of new technologies and infrastructure components as part of system modernization efforts.
• Assist in developing and executing pre-production testing strategies.
• Provide technical expertise during proposal and pre-production phases of Program.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance required upon application, with the ability and willingness to be upgraded to a TS/SCI.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Five or more (5+) years of experience in IT infrastructure systems engineering, including hands-on experience with designing and managing enterprise-scale systems.
• Strong knowledge of networking, virtualization (VMware), storage systems, and server infrastructure.
• Experience with enterprise-level systems management, configuration, and automation tools.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or private cloud solutions).
• Expertise in implementing and managing backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Knowledge of security protocols and standards (FISMA, NIST, etc.) and experience with implementing secure infrastructure solutions.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide innovative solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in a relevant field, preferred.
• Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, VMware Certified Professional (VCP), AWS Solutions Architect, or similar.
• Experience working on federal government IT projects, particularly in the intelligence community.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Medical insurance
• Health Savings Account option
• Flexible Spending
• Vision insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Ancillary offerings (Hospital Indemnity, Accident, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance)
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday pay