Sr. Systems Engineer (part-time)

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Clearance:  Active TS required at the time of application

Location: Quantico, VA

Overview:

Agile Defense is looking for a part-time (20 hours per week) Senior Systems Engineer to support our contract with a federal law enforcement agency. This position will offer you a chance to support a federal agency by engineering, designing, integrating, deploying, testing, installing, certificating, patching, and addressing interoperability issues for all features, components and application dependencies. The Systems Engineer will be part of a Project Management Office (PMO) and be responsible for providing systems engineering, to include hands-on project engineering, etc. to meet the needs and support the missions of the agency.

• Seven (7) years of infrastructure experience (firewalls, switches, AD, DNS, etc.)
• Seven (7) years of experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, HyperV, Oracle, etc.)
• Extensive experience installing, configuring, upgrading and migrating to Windows Server and SQL Server
• software
• Provides services and technical advice in the performance of Information Technology (IT) engineering analysis, development, and traceability activities in support of the CODIS Software, current and future software versions, operations and maintenance and, when required, stages of software development
• Able to write quality code in one or more scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Ruby, Perl, etc.)
• Develop and write procurement documentation, such as, Statement of Work (SOW), Independent Government Estimate (IGE), etc.
• Provides services, technical advice, configuration and maintenance of V&V PM approved software test environments, to include their respective hardware (network/servers), software, and networked resources
• Provides services and technical advice in the building and maintaining a UAT environment, when required and scheduled
• Provides services and technical advice in reviewing and providing feedback with recommendations on various network system designs [i.e. domestic laboratories, international laboratories, development/maintenance contractor, etc.] ensuring that they comply with the latest security requirements
• Provides services and technical advice in the designing of system configurations, when required
• Provides services and technical advice in providing installation of GOTS software for V&V on a routine basis
• Provides services and technical advice in the liaison between government software and hardware support entities and GOTS software end-users, stakeholders, and administrators
• Provides services and advice to government in the review, feedback, and approval recommendations for assigned deliverables
• Provides services and advice in the identification, evaluation, monitoring, and resolution of program risks and issues
• Provides services and advice to the government in preparing future program procurements, to include gap analyses
• Provides services and advice including the attendance of local meetings and conferences, when required
• Participate in the design of information and operational support systems
• Provides technical presentations on assigned topics within defined timeframes and deadline
• Participates in the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) exercises in appointed role(s) and locations

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred (Additional years of experience may be substituted for the degree.)
• Minimum 7 years of experience required. 

• Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), and/or VMware Data Center Virtualization

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. 

What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section.

Happy - Be Infectious.

Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.

Helpful - Be Supportive.

Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.

Honest - Be Trustworthy.

Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.

Humble - Be Grounded.

Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.

Hungry - Be Eager.

Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.

Hustle - Be Driven.

Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities