Systems Engineer
Jobs via Dice, Fort Belvoir, VA, United States
Clearance and Citizenship Requirements
This position requires an active DoD clearance (Secret, Top Secret, Top Secret/SCI) or the ability to obtain an interim clearance (Interim Secret, Interim Top Secret). Because an active or interim DoD clearance is required, U.S. citizenship is required.
Description
TEKsystems is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to support enterprise backup, storage, and virtualization operations for a high‑profile DoD program. The role will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of data protection solutions, including a migration from Commvault to Veeam, within a secure, large‑scale environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead administration and optimization of enterprise backup and recovery solutions (Commvault transitioning to Veeam).
Architect and implement backup, storage, and disaster recovery strategies across physical and virtual environments.
Serve as a subject‑matter expert for data protection, storage management, and recovery operations.
Administer and troubleshoot Windows Server environments, including performance tuning, patching, and system optimization.
Manage and optimize VMware infrastructure (vSphere, Horizon, VDI) supporting enterprise workloads.
Ensure systems meet DISA STIG and DoD security requirements, lead hardening and compliance efforts.
Analyze system performance, identify trends, and proactively resolve complex infrastructure issues.
Lead incident response and root cause analysis for backup, storage, and system failures.
Develop, maintain, and enforce SOPs, architecture documentation, and operational standards.
Collaborate with PMO, engineering, cybersecurity, and tiered support teams to drive system improvements.
Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and architectures to enhance performance and resiliency.
Mentor junior administrators and provide technical leadership across the team.
Qualifications
Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree with 8–12 years of prior relevant experience or a master’s degree with 6–10 years of prior relevant experience. Additional experience may be taken into consideration in lieu of a degree. Must meet DoD 8570.11‑ IAT Level II certification requirements (Security+, CCNA‑Security, GSEC, or SSCP). Extensive experience with enterprise backup platforms is required (Veeam strongly preferred; Commvault experience highly desired). Strong expertise in Windows Server administration, advanced experience with VMware technologies (vSphere, Horizon, VDI), deep understanding of DISA STIGs, system hardening, and DoD security compliance frameworks. Proven experience designing and implementing backup, recovery, and storage solutions, strong troubleshooting skills across systems, virtualization, and storage layers, experience leading technical efforts and mentoring junior staff, and excellent documentation and communication skills.
Additional Requirements
Active Top Secret clearance is required. Ship is required due to the nature of the government contracts.
Job Type & Location
Contract position based out of Fort Belvoir, VA. Fully onsite.
Pay and Benefits
Pay range: $60.00–$65.00 per hour.
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
Life Insurance (voluntary life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short‑term and long‑term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time off/leave (PTO, vacation or sick leave)
EEO Statement
The company is an equal‑opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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This position requires an active DoD clearance (Secret, Top Secret, Top Secret/SCI) or the ability to obtain an interim clearance (Interim Secret, Interim Top Secret). Because an active or interim DoD clearance is required, U.S. citizenship is required.
Description
TEKsystems is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to support enterprise backup, storage, and virtualization operations for a high‑profile DoD program. The role will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of data protection solutions, including a migration from Commvault to Veeam, within a secure, large‑scale environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead administration and optimization of enterprise backup and recovery solutions (Commvault transitioning to Veeam).
Architect and implement backup, storage, and disaster recovery strategies across physical and virtual environments.
Serve as a subject‑matter expert for data protection, storage management, and recovery operations.
Administer and troubleshoot Windows Server environments, including performance tuning, patching, and system optimization.
Manage and optimize VMware infrastructure (vSphere, Horizon, VDI) supporting enterprise workloads.
Ensure systems meet DISA STIG and DoD security requirements, lead hardening and compliance efforts.
Analyze system performance, identify trends, and proactively resolve complex infrastructure issues.
Lead incident response and root cause analysis for backup, storage, and system failures.
Develop, maintain, and enforce SOPs, architecture documentation, and operational standards.
Collaborate with PMO, engineering, cybersecurity, and tiered support teams to drive system improvements.
Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and architectures to enhance performance and resiliency.
Mentor junior administrators and provide technical leadership across the team.
Qualifications
Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree with 8–12 years of prior relevant experience or a master’s degree with 6–10 years of prior relevant experience. Additional experience may be taken into consideration in lieu of a degree. Must meet DoD 8570.11‑ IAT Level II certification requirements (Security+, CCNA‑Security, GSEC, or SSCP). Extensive experience with enterprise backup platforms is required (Veeam strongly preferred; Commvault experience highly desired). Strong expertise in Windows Server administration, advanced experience with VMware technologies (vSphere, Horizon, VDI), deep understanding of DISA STIGs, system hardening, and DoD security compliance frameworks. Proven experience designing and implementing backup, recovery, and storage solutions, strong troubleshooting skills across systems, virtualization, and storage layers, experience leading technical efforts and mentoring junior staff, and excellent documentation and communication skills.
Additional Requirements
Active Top Secret clearance is required. Ship is required due to the nature of the government contracts.
Job Type & Location
Contract position based out of Fort Belvoir, VA. Fully onsite.
Pay and Benefits
Pay range: $60.00–$65.00 per hour.
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
Life Insurance (voluntary life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short‑term and long‑term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time off/leave (PTO, vacation or sick leave)
EEO Statement
The company is an equal‑opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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