Systems Engineer

Our Mission
At Dobbs Defense, we deliver mission-centric IT, Cyber, and data analytics solutions for our government and commercial clients through the convergence of automation, innovation, training, and education. Delivering high-quality IT, cybersecurity, and data analytics solutions through proven and innovative methods is our vision.
Job Description
Dobbs Defense Solutions is seeking a Systems Engineer to add to our team. The ideal candidate will ensure products and systems comply with requirements and government information assurance and cyber security standards and practices through formal verification methods.
This person will verify/validate systems with specific emphasis on network operations and cyber warfare tactics, techniques, and procedures focused on the threat to information networks. This person will also assess performance using evaluation criteria and technical performance measures.
Duties
 

• 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.

Qualifications
Required education and experience:
 

• VMware certifications (such as VCP, VCAP, VCIX) are highly desirable.
• MCSE certification or other Microsoft certifications are highly desirable.
• Cisco certifications are highly desirable.
• 8140/8570 IAT Level III is required for this position.
• 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.

Required Clearance
 

• TS/SCI

Working Environment
 

• Onsite

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Dobbs Defense Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), gender expression and transgender status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital or domestic partner status, genetic information, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.