VTG is seeking a Systems Engineer to work on site in the Stafford VA office. VTG has an immediate opening for Systems Engineer to work in support of a mission critical program in Stafford, VA. This position requires a hands-on engineer to manage day-to- day system operations while leading small project initiatives. The ideal candidate combines strong infrastructure administration skills with collaborative project experience.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Administer, monitor, and troubleshoot production application environments, including Windows servers, Windows services, scheduled tasks, service accounts, permissions, application configurations, logs, Event Viewer, operating-system dependencies, and related server-side resources
- Provide day-to-day operational support for Atlassian software to include Jira and Jira Service Management (JSM), including troubleshooting issues, resolving user problems, and maintaining system configurations
- Provide senior-level operational and technical support for a custom Windows-based client-server application, including server-side administration, production infrastructure support, configuration alignment, site support, and production troubleshooting
- Support future transition to cloud or hybrid-cloud environments through discovery, dependency mapping, infrastructure and network readiness, configuration documentation, operational process updates, troubleshooting, and post-migration stabilization
- Support administration of various server-side web applications, including middleware, APIs, and authentication components
- Manage and monitor multifactor authentication (MFA) implementation across enterprise systems
- Developing and implementing automation scripts and rules to streamline workflows and reduce manual effort. Requires PowerShell experience
- Develop documentation such as system diagrams and configurations, standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Desired Skills:
- Domain Administration managing Active Directory, OU structures, Sites, Trusts, DHCP, DNS, and AD Certificate Services
- Working knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, TLS, ports, routing basics, and firewall concepts such as rules, ACLs, source/destination scoping, and least-privilege access
- Ability to design, create, test, apply, and troubleshoot Group Policy Objects (GPO) at the domain level
- Scripting or automation experience using PowerShell, Python, or similar tools for diagnostics, log parsing, synthetic checks, health monitoring, configuration validation, and operational reporting
- Strong SQL skills for diagnostics and verification, including the ability to interpret schemas, write complex queries, validate data integrity, and collaborate with DBAs on performance or data issues
- Experience using Wireshark to perform network analysis and troubleshooting
- Demonstrated ability to lead small technical projects or initiatives
- Knowledge of STIGs
Required:
- Active Top-Secret clearance
- 3+ Years of Experience
- Familiarity with Atlassian products and administration of Jira / JSM
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with cloud or hybrid deployments (AWS, Azure, GovCloud).
- CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Certified Administrator, or similar certification.
VTG is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: Up to $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- System administration: 3 years (Required)
- PowerShell: 3 years (Required)
- SSL: 3 years (Required)
- Jira: 2 years (Preferred)
Security clearance:
Ability to Commute:
- Stafford, VA 22554 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Stafford, VA 22554: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
