Microsoft Systems Engineer
18 days ago
Charleston
Job Description Gridiron IT is seeking a Microsoft Systems Engineer of Automation for an effort to provide systems engineering and integration of Naval software systems. You Will: • Develop solutions to automate systems administration tasks including troubleshooting, performing diagnostics, and resolving discovered issues, • Develop automated maintenance scripts that automatically detect issues/anomalies within a datacenter and resolve those issues, • Investigate and resolve issues that span multiple applications/technologies and require involvement from technical personnel across multiple groups, • Develop automated test cases, • Run automated tests, collect results and generate reports, • Provide knowledge in systems engineering and information technology, • Develop and/or revise system designs and architectures to improve efficiency, stability, effectiveness, supportability, and sustainability, • Provide feedback on internal processes and recommendations for improvement, • Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related taskings as directed, • Provide technical knowledge to design systems that monitor and manage DoD systems, • Prepare technical briefs to present to engineering review teams, • Provide technical knowledge to support and maintain Microsoft and other vendor IT enterprise products, • Install test branches on physical hardware on lab equipment as first level integration tests, • US Citizenship, • Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level Security Clearance or you’re able to obtain an interim security clearance prior to hire date, • DoD 8140/8570 Certifications to be qualified as an Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II, • 5+ years' experience in a systems engineer role automating complex IT infrastructure, • Experience with Microsoft Windows Server and Client Operating Systems, • Experience with Microsoft enterprise products: Exchange, SQL, SharePoint, • Ability to effectively install, configure, and administer in a multi-system and/or multi-application environment, • Experience with Microsoft PowerShell is critical as it is heavily leveraged to automate installation, configuration, hardening, and maintenance tasks, • Ability to automate the installation and configuration of applications, • Working knowledge and experience with Agile framework and Scrum, • Knowledge of Linux/Windows OS and networking from a system design perspective, • Ability to create and test virtualized environments (VMWare, OpenShift, Hyper-V, AWS), • Strong documentation and oral communication skills to clearly communicate with all levels of users, engineers, managers, and organizations, • Ability to work with others in a highly collaborative environment, • Self-Motivated, strong work ethic and commitment to quality, • A bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering, • 10+ years' experience in systems engineering, • Demonstrated experience with:, • Git, GitLab, GitLab Pipelines, Artifactory, Confluence and Jira, • Ansible development (Inventories, Collections, Roles, Modules, Playbooks, etc.), • Programming/scripting languages (Bash/Python/HTML/etc), • Integrated development environment (IDE, Visual Studio Code) for GIT management and code revision, • Test Driven Development, • VMware virtual infrastructure, • Linux administration and BASH scripting, • network device configuration and automation, • Knowledge of Data Science pipelines, • Certifications:, • Microsoft certification (i.e., MCIT, MCSA, MCSE, etc.), • Scrum\Agile, • Red Hat Compensation and Benefits Salary Range: 110,000 - 125,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.) Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs. Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status. Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations. Company DescriptionGRIDIRON IT is a Small Business specializing in IT talent search and placement. From executive search to cleared IT professionals, Gridiron IT provides top talent to government agencies, federal contractors, and commercial clients. Building on more than 20 years of recruiting excellence and solid relationships throughout the field, Gridiron IT is a trusted IT staffing resource in the National Capital Area and across the country. We work closely with our clients and consultants to understand their unique needs and make placements that make sense.GRIDIRON IT is a Small Business specializing in IT talent search and placement. From executive search to cleared IT professionals, Gridiron IT provides top talent to government agencies, federal contractors, and commercial clients. Building on more than 20 years of recruiting excellence and solid relationships throughout the field, Gridiron IT is a trusted IT staffing resource in the National Capital Area and across the country. We work closely with our clients and consultants to understand their unique needs and make placements that make sense.