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IT Systems Engineer - Innovative Defense Technologies
Systems Engineer
IT Systems Engineer responsible for designing, integrating, and securing cloud‑based and on‑premise IT infrastructures, ensuring compliance across multiple sites, and automating operations using scripting and modern cloud platforms.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and maintain cloud environments (AWS, Azure) and on‑premise Linux/Windows systems supporting mission‑critical applications.
- Implement and manage network security controls, firewalls, VPNs, and access‑policy compliance for both corporate and customer sites.
- Develop automation scripts (Python, PowerShell) for provisioning, configuration management, and routine health checks.
- Conduct system hardening, patch management, and continuous compliance audits in accordance with DoD security standards.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to troubleshoot complex integration issues and provide technical guidance during deployments.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure (AWS or Azure) and Linux system administration.
- Strong knowledge of network security concepts, firewalls, VPNs, and DoD compliance frameworks (e.g., RMF, NIST).
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell for automation and orchestration.
- Hands‑on experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform) and monitoring solutions.
- Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently across multiple locations.
Skills
awsazurelinuxnetwork securitypython