We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer to support a program with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). The ideal candidate will provide engineering, integration, administration, and operational support for enterprise infrastructure and mission-critical systems in a secure environment.
This role requires a proactive engineer with experience in multiple of the following areas: systems architecture, virtualization, automation, cybersecurity compliance, and enterprise operations. The selected candidate will work closely with government stakeholders, cybersecurity teams, network engineers, and mission partners to ensure high availability, performance, and security across the environment.
Clearance: This position requires an active DOW/DoD Secret Clearance.
Responsibilities & Duties:
·Design, implement, maintain, and optimize enterprise systems infrastructure supporting software factory/environment operations
· Engineer and administer Linux server environments in classified (IL6) and unclassified (IL5) networks
· Support cloud-based platforms including AWS and Azure
· Develop and maintain system documentation, architecture diagrams, SOPs, and operational procedures
· Perform systems monitoring, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and root-cause analysis
· Support patch management, STIG compliance, vulnerability remediation, and RMF activities
· Collaborate with cybersecurity personnel to ensure compliance with DoD security requirements
· Automate system administration and operational tasks using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or Ansible
· Support backup, disaster recovery, continuity of operations, and high-availability solutions
· Participate in system upgrades, migrations, and technology refresh initiatives
· Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical strategy and process improvement initiatives
Required Qualifications:
· Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
· 4+ years of systems engineering or enterprise infrastructure experience
· Experience supporting DOW/DoD or federal government environments
· Strong experience with:
o Red Hat Enterprise Linux
o AWS and or Azure cloud environments
o Enterprise storage and backup technologies
o Automation and scripting tools
o Systems monitoring and performance management
· Understanding of RMF, STIGs, ACAS, and DoD cybersecurity policies
· Active Security+ CE or equivalent DoD 8570/8140 certification
· Active Secret clearance required
Preferred Qualifications:
· Microsoft, Red Hat, VMware VCP, or AWS certifications
· Experience with hybrid cloud environments and automation frameworks
· Knowledge of Kubernetes, containers, or modern platform engineering concepts
· Familiarity with DevSecOps methodologies and Infrastructure-as-Code
Desired Skills:
· Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Ability to work independently in fast-paced mission environments
· Strong customer engagement and stakeholder coordination experience
· Proven ability to manage competing priorities and operational deadlines
About NextGen:
NextGen Federal Systems is an innovative technology and professional services provider specializing in advanced software solutions and comprehensive mission and business support services. We work in close collaboration with our customers to truly understand their business and mission goals. Our approach is to design, build, implement, and manage solutions that measurably improve our client’s organizational performance. We have established and foster a corporate culture where we:
- Treat employees with fairness and respect regardless of their position, sexual identity, race, or tenure.
- Communicate the importance of our mission and our employees’ contributions to it, ensuring they understand how their job role contributes to the greater good.
- Openly promote and communicate our ideas for change and adaptability.
- Strive to achieve results as an organization.
- Hold employees accountable to their commitments and provide incentives that encourage positive and productive behaviors.
- Value the talents and contributions of our employees as the key factor for our success.
- Create an environment where people can engage at all levels.
- Encourage people to take risks and allow them to make mistakes.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
RefID: A01
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
- 4+ years of systems engineering or enterprise infrastructure experience
- Experience supporting DOW/DoD or federal government environments
- Active Security+ CE or equivalent DoD 8570/8140 certification
- Active Secret clearance
What We Do
NextGen is an award-winning IT solutions and services provider. NextGen is a fast-growing company that employs agile and mature processes in areas of innovation, research and development, program management, systems engineering, and technology commercialization. Current customers include the Department of Defense, Federal Government, and commercial companies. NextGen utilizes a mixed model consisting of Services and Solution Development in support of customer goals. Our core areas of expertise include Software Development, Research and Development, Enterprise IT Systems Engineering, and Cyber Security & Data Management. NextGen obtained ISO 9001 certification and achieved CMMI-DEV and CMMI-SVC Level 3 appraisal. Recent and steady growth led to our recognition by INC 5000 as the 211th (2016), 440th (2017), 1096th (2018), 1703rd (2019), and 2437th (2020) fastest-growing company in the US and 19th fastest growing IT Services Company in the US. NextGen has offices near Aberdeen, MD; Ft. Meade, MD; Dayton, OH; O’Fallon, IL, and Morgantown, WV. We understand the paradigm shift of doing more with less; developing, operating, and supporting complex systems and missions while keeping pace with changing technologies; and providing high-quality working solutions to analysts and warfighters supporting the Federal Government. We aggressively manage internal costs to ensure competitive salaries for top talent while ensuring cost-effective delivery to our customers. As the demand for quality increases, NextGen is well-positioned to tackle the most intricate challenges facing the defense and intelligence communities today.
