Sr. Systems Engineer

Founded in 2007, Initiate Government Solutions (IGS) a Woman Owned Small Business. We are a fully remote IT services provider that delivers innovative Enterprise IT and Health Services solutions across the federal sector. Our focus is on data analytics, health informatics, cloud migration, and the modernization of federal information systems.

IGS uses ISO 9001:2015, 20000-1:2018, 27001:2013, 28001:2007, CMMI/SVC3, CMMI/DEV3 best practices, and PMBOK methods to provide clients with a strategy to build solid foundations to grow capabilities and revenue. Our range of IT services and delivery methodologies are tailored to our customers' unique needs to achieve maximum value.

IGS is currently pipelining a Sr. Systems Engineer consultant to support the Department of Veterans Affairs.

This position is pending contract award, applicants will be reviewed post-award.

Assignment of Work and Travel:

This is a remote access assignment. Candidates will work remotely daily and will remotely access VA systems and therein use approved VA provided communications systems. Travel is not required; however, the candidate may be required to attend onsite client meetings as requested.

Responsibilities and Duties (Included but not limited to):

• Install, configure and maintain approved Operating system (OS) versions which can include Windows 2016, 2012 R2, 2008 R2, 2016, and various Linux distributions including OS patching, drivers and hardware firmware.
• Build Windows and Linux systems from bare metal, both virtual and physical
• Harden servers per VA STIG guidelines
• Perform operating system upgrades and patching weekly or as needed.
• Adjust or migrate physical and virtual machines to the cloud
• Perform monthly security patching and vulnerability remediation
• Administer Microsoft HYPER-V clusters and Virtual Machine Manager
• Perform Physical and Virtual server builds weekly
• Conduct System optimization and updating
• Conduct General Windows System troubleshooting
• Conduct Server performance bottleneck troubleshooting
• Maintain or create group policies/ local policies required by VA security entities
• Assist with troubleshooting RDP issues from clients
• Patch all systems to minimize security vulnerabilities and stay in ATO compliance.
• Report on any system issues and document any system addition or modifications as part of the Weekly Status Report.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 3 years of experience in Systems Administration to include Linux experience
• BS degree: computer science, electronics engineering or other engineering or technical discipline (Bachelor's Degree - Can be substituted for an Associate's Degree and two (2) additional years of relevant experience, or four (4) additional years of relevant experience and High School Diploma/GED. Associate's degree - Can be substituted for High School Diploma/GED and two (2) additional year's relevant experience.)
• Windows 2016, 2012 R2, 2008 R2, 2016 administration
• Patching, Installing, configuring and maintaining Windows Servers
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration
• CentOS administration
• Strong understanding of cloud security best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain VA Public Trust.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship due to clearance requirement.

Preferred Qualifications and Core Competencies:

• Knowledge of VA Operating divisions
• Active VA Public Trust
• Prior, successful experience working in a remote environment.

Successful IGS employees embody the following Core Values:

• Integrity, Honesty, and Ethics: We conduct our business with the highest level of ethics. Doing things like being accountable for mistakes, accepting helpful criticism, and following through on commitments to ourselves, each other, and our customers.
• Empathy, Emotional Intelligence: How we interact with others including peers, colleagues, stakeholders, and customers' matters. We take collective responsibility to create an environment where colleagues and customers feel valued, included, and respected. We work within a diverse, integrated, and collaborative team to drive towards accomplishing the larger mission. We conscientiously and meticulously learn about our customers' and end-users' business drivers and challenges to ensure solutions meet not only technical needs but also support their mission.
• Strong Work Ethic (Reliability, Dedication, Productivity): We are driven by a strong, self-motivated, and results-driven work ethic. We are reliable, accountable, proactive, and tenacious and will do what it takes to get the job done.
• Life-Long Learner (Curious, Perspective, Goal Orientated): We challenge ourselves to continually learn and improve ourselves. We strive to be an expert in our field, continuously honing our craft, and finding solutions where others see problems.

Compensation: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary, including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

Benefits: Initiate Government Solutions offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care, matching 401K and profit sharing, paid time off, training time for personal development, flexible spending accounts, employer-paid life insurance, employer-paid short and long term disability coverage, an education assistance program with potential merit increases for obtaining a work-related certification, employee recognition, and referral programs, spot bonuses, and other benefits that help provide financial protection for the employee and their family.

Initiate Government Solutions participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.