System Engineer SME - Remote - Top Secret Clearance

S2i2 Inc•Richmond, VA

1d•$140,000 - $180,000•Remote

About The Position

Our customer, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is seeking a highly experienced and senior-level System Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide expert guidance and hands-on support for our complex, mission-critical enterprise infrastructure. The SME will be responsible for the architecture, design, implementation, and security of server, storage, and cloud systems supporting critical national missions. This role requires deep expertise in virtualization, cloud computing, data center design, system administration, and DoD-specific security and compliance protocols.

Requirements

Minimum of 15+ years of experience in system engineering and administration, with at least 7 years in a senior or architectural role within a large enterprise or DoD environment.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
DoD 8570 IAT Level II or III compliant (e.g., Security+ CE, CASP+ CE, CISSP).
Proven experience with enterprise virtualization platforms, specifically VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), vSphere, NSX, and Aria Suite (vRA, vROps).
Expert-level knowledge of Windows and Linux Server operating systems, Active Directory, and Group Policy Management.
Extensive experience with enterprise storage solutions (e.g., EMC, NetApp) and storage area networks (SAN).
Hands-on experience applying DISA STIGs, conducting vulnerability remediation, and using security tools (e.g., HBSS, Retina, SCCM).

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with USACE or other Army enterprise environments (JSP, DISA).
Professional or expert-level certifications in virtualization (e.g., VMware VCP/VCAP), cloud (AWS/Azure), or specific hardware (e.g., Nutanix NPP, Dell EMC).
Deep familiarity with Software-Defined Networking (SDN), hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI), DoD cloud environments (GovCloud, C2S), and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
Master's degree in a relevant technical field.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, planning, and implementation of robust, scalable, and secure system architectures, including virtualized (VMware), hyper-converged (HCI), and cloud environments (AWS/Azure).
Evaluate existing enterprise infrastructure for performance bottlenecks, conduct capacity planning, and lead modernization initiatives to optimize resource utilization, enhance capabilities, and reduce operational costs.
Ensure all system components, configurations, and software deployments comply with DoD directives, DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and other relevant security policies. Implement and manage zero-trust architectures.
Serve as the final escalation point for complex and persistent system, storage, and virtualization issues, providing expert-level diagnostics and resolution.
Research, evaluate, test, and recommend new technologies and solutions, such as enterprise monitoring tools and cloud services, to enhance performance, security, and mission capability.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level system engineers, fostering skill development and ensuring adherence to best practices across the team.