Senior System Engineer

Title:

Senior System Engineer

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Key Responsibilities:

Engineer, install, maintain, configure and optimize Microsoft server operating systems.

Manage virtualized environments.

Provision and manage virtual machines. Manage and configure VDI environments.

Configure and maintain network services such as DNS ad DHCP

Knowledge in creating, administering, and troubleshooting Group Policies (GPOs).

Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups

Work with internal and external IT teams to coordinate changes, implementations, and maintenances for network and security configurations

Support the administration of Microsoft SQL databases.

Develop and implement security measures to protect against unauthorized access, data breaches, and other cyber threats

Apply STIGs to IT systems and document results. Review STIG checklists developed by others for accuracy and completeness.

Develop RMF security policy and procedures documents.

Proven experience with a deep understanding of VMware virtualization technologies (vSphere, ESXi).

Strong knowledge of server hardware, storage, and networking concepts in virtualized environments.

Experience with designing and implementing Vmware virtual infrastructure solutions, including scalability and high availability considerations.

Experience with standing up ESXi hosts, various versions, AD integrations, time, and DNS services.

Experience in the administration of Microsoft Active Directory (create user accounts, manage groups/permissions/access)

Experience in the administration of Microsoft databases (log shipping, event management, cluster management)

Experience with system administration and network administration

Experience with Linux is desirable.

Proficiency in PowerShell and other scripting languages.

Knowledge of network and host hardening.

Knowledge of Splunk is desirable but not required

Knowledge of Trellix and Tenable security and vulnerability products are desirable but not required

Work Environment:

Location: Annapolis Junction MD [On-site]

Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20% Travel

Working Hours: Standard 40 hour per week

Qualifications :

Required:

Clearance: Top Secret with SCI

8 to 10 years experience with BS/BA or 6 to 8 years with MS/MA or 3 to 5 years with PhD.

DoD 8570 Level 3 Certification.

Desired:

VMware certifications (such as VCP, VCAP, VCIX).

MCSE certification or other Microsoft certifications.

Cisco certifications.

Basic Compensation:

$140,000 to $150,000

This range is for the Maryland area only

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Lets shape the future together.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT KBR

A t KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture.

These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.