System Engineer - Junior

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Stafford, VA, USA
In-Office
80K-100K Annually
Entry level
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Information Technology • Security • Software
The Role
Provides systems engineering and customer support for the mission-critical CODIS application. Responsibilities include managing Windows applications, administering AWS resources, supporting client workstations, maintaining Active Directory and group policies, troubleshooting helpdesk issues, configuring third-party applications, managing virtual images, and supporting system upgrades, patches, and maintenance during occasional off-hours.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities
ECS is seeking a Jr. Systems Engineer to work in our Stafford, VA office.  
 
The ECS Team provides agile software development and maintenance for CODIS, a mission-critical application for the FBI. CODIS is a client server application developed using Microsoft .NET that supports a database repository of DNA profiles from individuals, unsolved crime scene evidence, and missing persons. CODIS software allows local, state, and national laboratories to compare DNA profiles electronically, thereby linking serial crimes to each other and identifying suspects by matching DNA profiles from crime scenes to individuals’ profiles.
 
  • Set up and manage Windows applications
  • Customer support
  • Occasional need for off-hours support for system upgrades, patches and maintenance activities
  • Working knowledge of AWS administration

Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000

General Description of Benefits

Preferred Qualifications
  • US Citizen and active Secret clearance
  • System Administration experience
  • Experience with Active Directory Management and group policies
  • Helpdesk support for issues
  • Strong attention to detail and solid troubleshooting ability
  • Install and maintain client workstations, including installation and configuration of third-party applications
  • Knowledge of scripting language(s), PowerShell preferred
  • AWS console administration for EC2, IAM, VPC, and AMIs
  • Knowledge of TCP/IP and networking fundamentals
  • Create and maintain virtual images locally and in AWS for servers and workstations
  • Occasional need for off-hours support for system upgrades, patches and maintenance activities

Skills Required

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Active Secret clearance
  • System administration experience
  • Active Directory management and group policy experience
  • Helpdesk and customer support experience
  • Strong attention to detail and troubleshooting ability
  • Experience installing and maintaining client workstations and third-party applications
  • Knowledge of scripting languages, preferably PowerShell
  • AWS console administration, including EC2, IAM, VPC, and AMIs
  • Knowledge of TCP/IP and networking fundamentals
  • Experience creating and maintaining virtual images locally and in AWS
  • Availability for occasional off-hours support during upgrades, patches, and maintenance

ECS Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ECS and has not been reviewed or approved by ECS.

  • Healthcare Strength — ECS advertises multiple national-network medical plan options with HSA eligibility alongside dental and vision coverage. Coverage generally begins quickly and is paired with company-paid short- and long-term disability, adding stability to the health package.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) with Safe Harbor and immediate vesting on employer contributions is emphasized, with an employer match available. Access to an employee stock purchase plan via the parent company provides an additional savings avenue.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave up to 30 days, adoption assistance, and other family-oriented leaves are highlighted. Feedback suggests these offerings add meaningful value beyond base pay for many roles.

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The Company
HQ: Elkhorn, NE
2,129 Employees
Year Founded: 1993

What We Do

ECS, a segment of ASGN (NYSE: ASGN), delivers advanced solutions and services in cloud, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), application and IT modernization, and science and engineering. The company solves critical, complex challenges for customers across the U.S. public sector, defense, intelligence and commercial industries. ECS maintains partnerships with leading cloud, cybersecurity, and AI/ML providers and holds specialized certifications in their technologies. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, ECS has more than 3,400 employees throughout the U.S. and has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post for the last five years.

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