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Mid Level Systems Engineer
 Quadrant, Inc. | |
 United States, Virginia, Arlington | |
 May 21, 2025 | |
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Mid-Level Systems Engineer Hybrid Arlington VA Pay From: $150,000/ Yr. MUST Mid-Level Systems Engineer Active DoD Secret clearance and the willingness to obtain TS/SCI Eligibility Certifications' 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+) Preferred DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification; CISSP or equivalent certification 5 years min of experience in systems engineering or implementation roles with a focus on voice, video, and file services in secure DoD environments Proficient in the deployment of monitoring, automation, and security tools in classified or highly regulated environments Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation and system integration Demonstrated experience implementing RMF/NIST SP 800-53 security controls, especially for PL-3 and higher environments Familiarity with STIG applications, RMF processes, and DoD cybersecurity frameworks Preferred Familiarity with Special Access Program security requirements Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities Effective verbal and written communication skills Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, cloud-focused environment Education: Bachelor's degree in information systems, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) Master's degree (Information Technology related field preferred) DUTIES Lead the deployment and integration of system monitoring platforms (e.g., Splunk, Nagios, ELK, Prometheus) into existing DoD enterprise infrastructure Implement and integrate automation and orchestration frameworks using tools like Ansible, Terraform, and custom Python/PowerShell scripts to streamline configuration management and system provisioning Engineer end-to-end solutions that connect disparate systems, ensuring full interoperability while meeting DoD architecture and security standards Conduct system-level testing, validation, and performance tuning post-integration to ensure seamless functionality and stability Build and integrate real-time monitoring capabilities for system health, network performance, and security events across multi-domain environments Automate repetitive operational tasks and integrate alerting and remediation workflows to reduce human intervention and risk Support infrastructure-as-code principles to enable repeatable deployments and consistent configuration across systems Produce integration documentation, configuration guides, and SOPs to support sustainment and audits Work closely with system architects, security analysts, and DevSecOps teams to align implementations with mission goals and compliance baselines Participate in design reviews and contribute to strategic planning for future system enhancements and integrations Integrate security tools and controls into the system lifecycle to meet DoD RMF requirements and PL-3 security controls Deploy and configure endpoint protection, audit logging, encryption, and other security enforcement tools across hybrid and on-prem environments Translate PL-3 security requirements into technical implementations that protect confidentiality, integrity, and availability Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. "Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act". | |