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Senior IT Systems Engineer - Onsite in Washington, DC (20024)

Booker DiMaio, LLC, Washington, District of Columbia, United States


This job is onsite in Washington, DC (20024)

Selected candidate must be able to get a Public Trust clearance.

We are seeking a Senior IT Systems Engineer to support a federal client in Washington, DC. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure hybrid infrastructure environments across on-premises and cloud platforms. The position focuses on systems engineering, identity and access management, infrastructure operations, and compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on infrastructure engineer with strong experience managing enterprise systems in hybrid environments, with a focus on stability, security configuration, and operational continuity.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage hybrid IT infrastructure spanning on‑premises and cloud environments

Administer and support Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and Entra ID environments

Manage identity and access services including conditional access policies, MFA configuration, and identity governance

Engineer, maintain, and support virtualized infrastructure using VMware or equivalent platforms

Integrate and support network and security infrastructure leveraging Cisco technologies

Implement system hardening controls and STIG‑based configurations across enterprise systems

Perform patch management, vulnerability remediation, system updates, and configuration management

Ensure systems comply with FISMA requirements and other federal cybersecurity standards and directives

Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to integrate security controls into system architecture and operations

Install, configure, and maintain servers, storage systems, and related infrastructure components

Troubleshoot complex infrastructure, performance, and integration issues across hybrid environments

Develop and maintain system documentation including SOPs, configuration records, and architecture diagrams

Support disaster recovery planning, backup strategies, and continuity of operations for critical systems

Participate in project planning and system integration activities to support infrastructure modernization efforts

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience accepted

6+ years of experience in IT systems engineering, infrastructure administration, or enterprise systems support

Government experience required

Strong hands‑on experience with:

Microsoft Azure environments (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)

Microsoft 365 administration

Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID

Identity management including MFA and conditional access configuration

VMware virtualization platforms or equivalent technologies

Cisco networking and infrastructure technologies

Experience implementing STIGs, system hardening, and federal configuration standards

Experience performing patch management, vulnerability remediation, and system lifecycle support

Strong understanding of FISMA, NIST guidelines, and federal IT security requirements

Experience supporting hybrid infrastructure environments (on‑premises and cloud integration)

Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and infrastructure problem‑solving skills

Experience developing technical documentation including SOPs and system architecture documentation

Desired Qualifications

Microsoft Azure certifications (AZ‑104, AZ‑305, or equivalent)

VMware certifications (e.g., VCP or equivalent)

Experience with PowerShell or other automation/scripting tools

Experience supporting disaster recovery and business continuity planning

Exposure to cloud security and zero trust architecture concepts

Experience supporting federal IT modernization or cloud migration initiatives

Experience collaborating with cybersecurity operations teams or SOC environments

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