Systems Engineer Senior L2

Job Title : Systems Engineer Senior L2 -5013

Job Location : Colorado Springs, CO 80914

Job Salary : $115,000-$120,000

Job Summary

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is looking for an enthusiastic, well-qualified individual to fill the level two System Engineer position and to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.

This position will provide server support focusing on design, specification, integration and implementation of enterprise-wide, large-scale data center server architecture operating on complex distributed networks with multiple classification enclaves and integrated with DoD C2 systems utilizing associated information assurance processes / procedures.

Skills / Experience Required

• Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS / SCI)
• 3+ years of hands-on professional experience as Cyber Engineer & Cyber Lead for program / project of similar size and scope
• 2+ years of hands-on professional experience with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
• 2+ years of experience as Systems Engineer supporting a DOD program of similar size and scope
• Enterprise Server services will support the following policies and technologies :
• Microsoft Windows server architectures
• Red Hat Linux server architectures
• VMware vSphere architectures
• Nutanix architectures
• Microsoft SQL server architectures including always on clusters
• Infrastructure as a service
• Platform as a service
• Server and application provisioning through automation
• Multi-tenancy server environments
• Server disaster recovery
• Applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
• Minimum Certifications Required : MCTS / MCSA or Linux+ or RHCSA
• VMware ESXi 8, vCenter, vCloud, Horizon View, App Volumes, and ThinApps
• Desktop (client) hardware including VMs, thin clients, Teradici based zero clients, small form factor PCs and blade workstations
• Windows OS for Desktop Enterprise Versions
• Virtual desktops, storage environments and remote desktop solutions
• Server disaster recovery
• Enterprise application thin-app packaging processes, distribution of thin-apps and associated best practices
• Desktop pools, Personal Computer over Internet Protocol (PCoIP) technologies, thin- printing, linked and full clone implementations
• Citrix Desktop as a Service (Daas)
• VMware View architecture components (connection server, agent, client, and composer)
• Securing virtual machines and disaster recovery planning
• Persona management
• Applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
• Minimum Certifications Required : Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP)
• Windows Engineer services will support the following policies and technologies :
• Physical and Virtual environment and tools
• Windows Client / Server architecture, deployment, configuration and management
• High Availability, diagnostics, capacity management and performance tuning
• Modern server architecture technologies
• Monitoring and problem resolution
• Configuration and management
• Optimization and resource management
• Applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
• Minimum Certifications : Server+ or better
• Storage Engineering
• Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) to include :
• VMware ESXi 8, vCenter, vCloud, View, and ThinApp, and SRM
• Desktop (client) hardware including thin clients, repurposed PCs and zero clients
• Nutanix software suite for VDI installations
• Virtual desktops, storage environments and remote desktop solutions
• Hewlett Packard (HP) Proliant BL G7 / G8 server series installation, advanced disk subsystem and networking configuration
• Server-client continuity of operations infrastructure
• Multiple backup and recovery technologies and Advanced Disk Functions (i.e. Cloning, Snapshots, Virtualization)
• Enterprise application thin-app packaging processes, distribution of thin-apps and associated best practices
• Desktop pools, Personal Computer over Internet Protocol (PCoIP) technologies, thin- printing, linked and full clone implementations
• Modern components (connection server, agent, client, and composer)
• Flash memory-based network storage appliances
• Distributed control systems security
• Securing virtual machines and disaster recovery planning
• Applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)

Education / Certifications

• Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP) certification, any type
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certification, any type
• Microsoft Windows Certification, any type
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or IT related field
• Possess IAT / IAM Level II or greater

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k)
• Paid Paternal leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid federal holidays

Security Clearance

Must be a U.S. Citizen. A high-level Department of Defense active security clearance is required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to government information.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time and typing and reading from a computer screen. The candidate must have enough mobility, including bending, reaching, and kneeling, to complete daily duties in a prompt and efficient manner and that may include lifting to thirty pounds, as necessary.

Company Summary

Headquartered in Hawaii, Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an SBA Certified Native Hawaiian Organization 8(a) Small Business specializing in global information technology and offering professional solutions in IT Design & Installation, Cybersecurity Engineering & Support, Application Integration & Development, Software & Hardware Engineering, Network & Systems Management, Information Systems Security, and Business Management Services.

Leveraging over 30 years of providing IT services to the federal & commercial market with projects found around the world, our team has innovative expertise in the development of a wide range of technological solutions.

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Our service commitment is simple - "Quality IT Solutions... On Time & On Budget."

Company Employment Statement

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing as positions, functions, and qualifications may vary depending on business needs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.