The Role
Leads a team supporting Linux and Windows systems in physical and virtualized Navy lab environments. Responsibilities include infrastructure installation, provisioning, troubleshooting, hardware and software architecture planning, vulnerability remediation, DISA STIG compliance, RMF preparation, network and virtualization support, documentation, and customer assistance. The role requires collaboration across organizations, workflow leadership, and up to 10% travel.
Summary Generated by Built In
About The Role:
Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking a Systems Engineer to be part of our Integrated Mission Systems (IMS) team and based out of our San Diego, CA location.
This Senior IT Systems Engineer will work with a fast-paced team of mission-focused engineers to solve some of the Navy’s toughest challenges. Initiative, creativity, reliability, efficiency, and teamwork will be required to successfully deliver innovative solutions in this dynamic customer space. The Senior IT Systems Engineer will be responsible for leading a team to maintain Linux and Windows based computing systems intended to support virtualized testing of Naval Tactical Systems.
Responsibilities will include IT infrastructure assembly, troubleshooting, and system maintenance, and Naval tactical applications troubleshooting and support. Duties will also include maintaining documentation for processes and procedures, while also providing support to internal engineers or customers on-site.
Responsibilities will include IT infrastructure assembly, troubleshooting, and system maintenance, and Naval tactical applications troubleshooting and support. Duties will also include maintaining documentation for processes and procedures, while also providing support to internal engineers or customers on-site.
Clearance & Location Requirements:
- All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
- This is an on-site position. Requiring at least 4 days in office, based out of our San Diego, CA location and nearby government facilities.
Key Responsibilities
What You Will Do:
- Lead, mentor, and task a team of matrixed systems and network engineers, enforcing high engineering standards and directing engineering workflows.
- Provide IT systems support on IDT and government physical and virtualized environment assets located within IDT and Navy labs.
- Install and provision newly purchased pieces of hardware equipment and evaluate future hardware needs. Conduct market research and recommend hardware and software architectures and modifications to meet or exceed project and IDT requirements.
- Implement, maintain, and review security processes to maintain compliance and ensure user permissions are set accordingly, leading the team in updating DISA STIG checklists and preparing systems for RMF assessments
- Interact with technical members from multiple internal and external organizations in a team environment. Establish roles and responsibilities, collective performance objectives and schedule goals to meet requirements.
- Establish and maintain up-to-date documentation on system infrastructures.
- Troubleshoot basic issues on end-user, infrastructure, and customer applications.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Who You Are (Required):
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent full-time professional experience
- 7+ year’s of experience with one or more of the following:
- IT system production planning and workflow
- Network architecting, hardware optimization and planning
- Platform integration and support system integration
- Vulnerability scanning and remediation, applying STIG’s and jhardening systems
- Networking concepts – TCP/IP, Switching, Routing, Firewalls, Subnetting.
- Virtualization Infrastructure, VMware and/or OpenShift Virtualization.
- Working multiple projects in an agile work environment.
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time as needed
What Makes You Stand Out:
- 5+ year’s of experience working with DoD and Naval C4I or combat systems
- Security+, CCNA, or equivalent IAT Level II certification (IAT Level III is a plus).
- Strong Understanding of Red Hat or similar Linux distributions.
- Experience working with networking within a tactical system.
- Experience with Cisco Switching to include Virtual Port Channeling, VLANs, VRFs, etc.
- Desire to stay current with industry trends and best practices. Openness to new tools and concepts, showing initiative, innovation and creativity
- Problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguous situations Strong analytical abilities, sense of ownership, urgency and drive
If you see yourself reflected in this role and are excited about the impact you could make, we encourage you to apply! If you know someone who may be a great fit, please feel free to share this opportunity with your network.
Pay Range*: $135,000 - $231,000 or $164,000 - $273,000
*Pursuant to California Senate Bill 1162, IDT is required to disclose the “pay scale” or “pay range” associated with a job posting. Notably, however, this amount may not be reflective of actual compensation that may be earned as pay is dependent on a candidate’s experience, skills, and education. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. Click here for additional information about Senate Bill 1162. IDT is often looking to place multiple candidates at various levels. Therefore, more than one pay range has been included, commensurate with experience.
Job Benefits
Why Work at Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT):
IDT is a growing company with a vibrant, entrepreneurial culture. We are headquartered in Arlington, VA with additional offices in Fall River, MA; Mount Laurel, NJ; and San Diego, CA. At each location, our employees work together in a modern, snack-filled, and social office space, designing innovative solutions for our defense industry customers. We offer employees competitive pay and benefits including:
- Generous benefits package
- Competitive PTO
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) with immediate vesting and matching
- 9/80 optional schedule (2nd and 4th Friday off every month)
- Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program
- Professional Development Resources
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
- Organization-Wide Monthly Tech Connect Events
- Annual Employee Recognition Awards
- Regular Social Events and Catered Lunches
EEO Statement:
IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer.
About
Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) is a leading defense technology company focused on rapidly delivering mission-critical software and systems solutions to the U.S. government. The company specializes in automation, digital engineering, and enabling the rapid integration of advanced capabilities into complex weapon and combat systems. These essential solutions empower the warfighter to field, operate, and sustain decisive capability at speed and scale. At IDT, our employees are developing advanced mission-critical outcomes by consistently delivering high-quality results, fostering innovation, applying rigorous problem-solving, and effectively collaborating across multifaceted teams and stakeholders. Grounded in these competencies, IDT translates complex customer priorities into robust software solutions.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent full-time professional experience
- 7+ years of experience in IT systems production planning, network architecture, hardware optimization, platform integration, vulnerability remediation, networking, virtualization infrastructure, or related areas
- Ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
- 5+ years of experience working with DoD and Naval C4I or combat systems
- Security+, CCNA, or equivalent IAT Level II certification
- IAT Level III certification
- Strong understanding of Red Hat or similar Linux distributions
- Experience working with networking within a tactical system
- Experience with Cisco switching, including VPC, VLANs, and VRFs
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The Company
What We Do
WHO WE ARE Innovative Defense Technologies -IDT- provides automated software testing, data analysis, and cybersecurity solutions for the DOD's mission-critical systems. Using patented Automated Test and ReTest (ATRT) technology, we support the entire software testing lifecycle from component testing, to system integration and testing, to the analysis of results. Our automated test and analysis solutions enable the rapid update and delivery of large, complex systems. Our technologies offer: -Rapid system configuration assessment and validation -Repeatable, consistent testing, analysis and reporting -On-demand regression tests in response to cyber threats -Statistical rigor in test and analysis -Reduced time and manpower At IDT, we work closely with our customers to tailor our products to support their systems and meet their goals. IDT has the expertise, strategies and processes in place to provide an automated solution for your next project. Let us help you dramatically accelerate test execution time, expand test coverage and improve software quality. OUR MISSION Our mission is to enable new software capabilities to be fielded faster and more affordably by reducing the amount of time and the cost spent on software testing. Through the use of our software testing technology, IDT is changing the way testing is being done for large, complex, software systems.
