Systems Engineer

The Systems Engineer: Implements, and supports local and wide-area infrastructure and network solutions between multiple platforms. Monitors, troubleshoots, and resolves hardware, software, and network issues and coordinates with vendors for installation of such items as servers and switches. Provides cross training, and supports knowledge management. Works within a team as an Intermediate Linux Engineer supporting a technical project planning environment. Supports level of effort, cost analysis. and vendor comparisons to support technical implementation decisions as requested.

Key Responsibilities:

Implements Linux based security solutions across a variety of networks and environments.

Monitors all activities of the network facilities and ensures high system availability

Provides technical support in all customer interaction situations, including receipt of specifications, design, test, and response to service requests.

Debugs and tests network, infrastructure and system inter-operability

Provides initial implementation support of subscriber hardware to assure proper execution

Provides resolution for system failures or degradations

Provides support for RMF and accreditation efforts

Supports projects and provides or maintains documentation as required

Basic Qualifications:

2 or more years of experience in in Linux based systems administration and network operations

2 or more years of experience supporting a classified network, configuring/maintaining routers/switches/firewalls

2 or more years of experience in cybersecurity and privacy principles used to manage risks related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of information or data

3 or more years working knowledge of defense-in-depth principles, network/HW/SW security architecture, network topology, IT device integrity, and common security elements, ITIL framework and best practices

3 our more years of experience in developing and maintaining technical documents, analyses, and reports

Able to maintain an active DOD clearance

8570 Compliant IAT Level II and CSSP Infrastructure Support Certifications such as RHCA, RHCE, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, CEH

Preferred skills/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in IT

Extensive experience with DoD and classified networks

Experience with RMF

Experience designing and managing high-availability services

Experience with enterprises to include LINUX and cloud technologies

Experience with Puppet and/or Ansible

Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills

Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities

Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Ability to multi-task in a fast-pasted environment and to work independently

Working at ICF

Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth. If you’re seeking to make a difference in the world, visit www.icf.com/careers to find your next career. ICF—together for tomorrow.

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