Journeyman Computer Systems Engineer (SCOM)

Govcio LLC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Journeyman Computer Systems Engineer with specialized expertise in System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) to support a mission‑critical U.S. Coast Guard program.This is an onsite, temporary full‑time position (6‑month assignment) with the possibility of conversion to a permanent role, based in Alexandria, VA.

Requirements

High School with 6 - 9 years (or commensurate experience)
Certifications: DoD 8570 IAT Level II (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+)
5+ years supporting or administering SCOM in large enterprise or DoD environments.
Proven experience in SCOM infrastructure management, tuning, and management pack customization.
Strong understanding of Windows Server platforms (2012–2025), Active Directory, DNS, and Group Policy.
Proficiency with PowerShell for monitoring automation, reporting, and troubleshooting.
Understanding of enterprise architecture, system integrations, and performance monitoring principles.
Familiarity with SQL Server databases used for SCOM operations and reporting.
Ability to diagnose issues across servers, networks, agents, and applications.
Skilled in developing comprehensive technical documentation, SOPs, and architectural diagrams.
Clearance Required: Active Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting DoD or U.S. Coast Guard environments.
Azure Administrator Associate, Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate.
Knowledge of Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, or hybrid cloud monitoring solutions.
Familiarity with other Microsoft System Center tools (MECM/SCCM, SCVMM, Orchestrator).
Understanding of networking fundamentals, SNMP, and performance counter‑based monitoring.
ITIL experience supporting incident, problem, and change management.
Strong communication skills, able to present technical findings to varied

Responsibilities

Deploy, configure, and maintain SCOM environments to support enterprise‑wide infrastructure monitoring.
Develop and optimize monitoring rules, alerts, dashboards, and custom management packs.
Perform daily monitoring, system health checks, and performance analysis to ensure operational availability.
Troubleshoot SCOM agent issues, alerting inconsistencies, and platform performance problems.
Implement SCOM updates, patches, and routine maintenance activities.
Integrate SCOM with other enterprise systems and monitoring solutions.
Collaborate with infrastructure, network, cybersecurity, and application teams to enhance observability.
Develop PowerShell scripts to automate monitoring tasks, reporting, and configuration management.
Produce detailed technical documentation, including configuration standards, procedures, and system diagrams.
Generate and analyze SCOM reports to support compliance, capacity planning, and operational decision‑making.
Provide technical guidance and support to IT teams regarding SCOM capabilities and monitoring best practices.