TIAG is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to set up offline enterprise services, virtualization, and infrastructure to support security compliance. Our customer’s objective is to build a reliable, easily repeatable deployment process for a number of duplicate environments deployed network wide. This position is based in North Charleston, SC and requires an active Secret clearance to be considered for the position.
Key Responsibilities
- Author comprehensive PowerShell scripts and build automated Windows deployment routines (using tools like unattended setup, imaging, Sysprep, or MDT/WDS) to repeatedly stamp out identical, standardized system builds with minimal manual effort.
- Configure and stand up supporting Microsoft enterprise services from scratch in an offline environment.
- Deploy and manage Microsoft Hyper-V, utilizing Hyper-V Replicas for virtual machine redundancy and high availability.
- Install and configure Windows Server 2022 and Active Directory Domain Services, including GPOs tailored for air-gapped environments.
- Set up and configure Microsoft SQL Server to support core applications and security services.
- Set up offline Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) to manage and distribute updates without internet access.
- Configure Kiwi SyslogNG to centralize and audit security logs across the network.
- Design and configure offline backup schedules and recovery workflows using Veeam.
- Help deploy and integrate core physical security platforms (specifically Lenel OnGuard and Milestone XProtect) into the underlying virtualized Windows infrastructure.
- Apply DoD STIGs to the system architecture and prepare the technical settings required to support security authorization documentation.
- 3-6 years of experience in system administration, IT operations, or a systems engineering support role.
- Proven experience with server hardware and enterprise-level operating systems.
- Strong proficiency in PowerShell scripting to automate configurations, paired with hands-on experience using Windows deployment tools to support repeatable builds.
- Practical experience with Windows Server 2022, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Hyper-V Replicas.
- Practical experience building Active Directory, DNS, offline WSUS, and Microsoft SQL Server.
- Experience configuring Veeam backup and recovery solutions in offline networks.
- Experience configuring Kiwi SyslogNG for centralized log aggregation.
- Experience designing systems for air-gapped, offline networks.
- Experience hardening Windows environments using STIGs.
- Understanding of the technical controls needed to support an Authority to Operate (ATO).
- At least 5 years of experience supporting ESS systems is preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- CompTIA SecurityX, or CISSP
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert, or equivalent Windows environment certifications.
- Hold or have the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance
TIAG is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and employment decisions shall be based solely on merit and without regard disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. TIAG takes proactive steps to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals without regard to disability or protected veteran status. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements and may be subject and required to take action pursuant to the following laws and accompanying regulations:
The Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended (and its implementing regulations at 41 C.F.R. 60-300);
Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (and its implementing regulations at 41 C.F.R 60-741); and
Executive Order 13496 (and its implementing regulations at 29 C.F.R. part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A).
Skills Required
- Active DoD Secret clearance (required to be considered)
- 3-6 years of system administration, IT operations, or systems engineering experience
- Proven experience with server hardware and enterprise-level operating systems
- Strong proficiency in PowerShell scripting to automate configurations
- Experience with Windows deployment tools (unattended setup, imaging, Sysprep, MDT, WDS)
- Hands-on experience with Windows Server 2022
- Practical experience with Microsoft Hyper-V and Hyper-V Replicas
- Experience building and managing Active Directory, DNS, and GPOs (air-gapped environments)
- Experience configuring Microsoft SQL Server
- Experience setting up and managing offline WSUS
- Experience configuring Veeam backup and recovery in offline networks
- Experience configuring Kiwi SyslogNG for centralized log aggregation
- Experience designing systems for air-gapped/offline networks
- Experience hardening Windows environments using DoD STIGs and preparing ATO technical settings
- Experience deploying/integrating Lenel OnGuard and Milestone XProtect into Windows virtualized infrastructure
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
- CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert or equivalent Windows environment certifications
- At least 5 years supporting ESS systems
What We Do
Delivering transformative technology solutions for the public sector and across the Department of Defense, TIAG drives modernization through synergistic processes and unique approaches. Our people are brilliant, well-credentialed business and technology experts who provide nimble, creative solutions to multidimensional problems. Our collective expertise results in refined, comprehensive services that truly make a difference. Customers choose TIAG because we drive genuine innovation and deliver value beyond the scope of work — ranging from complex enterprise-wide solutions to stand-alone custom projects. At TIAG, our greatest asset is our people. Our commitment to taking care of our employees inspires the dedication and longevity of our teams, ensuring success and continuity for client initiatives. TIAG’s strategic quality control management system and processes amplify our company-wide focus on excellence — ensuring the highest degree of management processes, solutions and work products we create and deliver for our customers. TIAG works to achieve and enhance our prestigious certifications for the ISO 9001:2015 Standard and for CMMI® (Capability Maturity Model® Integration) for Services (SVC) Level 3.
