Senior PaaS Cutter System Engineer / Administrator (Windows Server, Hyper-V)

TL;DR

Senior PaaS Cutter System Engineer / Administrator (Windows Server, Hyper-V): Engineering and operational administration for a mission-critical U.S. Coast Guard program with an accent on physical HyperV server infrastructure and PaaS lifecycle sustainment. Focus on senior-level troubleshooting, system engineering, server imaging, and ensuring compliance with DoD security requirements.

Location: Hybrid in Kearneysville, WV, USA. Requires an active Secret clearance and support for a U.S. Coast Guard program.

Salary: $105,000–$130,000 Annually

Company

hirify.global is a team passionate about transforming government IT by delivering innovative IT services and solutions.

What you will do

• Engineer, implement, and resolve escalated tickets for physical Hyper-V servers.
• Serve as PaaS Cutter System Administrator responsible for platform service availability and lifecycle sustainment in cutter environments.
• Provide senior-level operational and engineering support for server images and platform builds.
• Coordinate with enterprise hardware vendors for warranty service, diagnostics, and component replacement.
• Maintain and engineer Windows Deployment Services (WDS) to support PXE based server and platform deployments.
• Support U.S. Coast Guard cutter modernization initiatives including server recapitalization and OS upgrades.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field with 8+ years of experience.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+) required.
• Extensive experience supporting Windows Server 2012 R2, 2016, and 2019 in mission-critical enterprise environments.
• Hands-on experience engineering and administering physical Hyper-V host infrastructure.
• Experience supporting Platform as a Service (PaaS) environments, including configuration control and lifecycle management.
• Proficiency with server image management, patching workflows, WDS, and PXE based deployments.
• Experience operating within UNCLAS and SIPR network environments.
• Active Secret clearance required.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting DoD or U.S. Coast Guard cutter environments.
• Experience performing cutter system administration in degraded, disconnected, or limited bandwidth conditions.
• Familiarity with Commvault, vulnerability management tools, and patch management workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Meaningful work and a collaborative team environment.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Corporate Discounts.
• Learning & Development platform, including certification preparation content and assistance.
• Referral Bonus Program and Internal Mobility Program.
• Pet Insurance.
• Flexible Work Environment (for full-time employees).

Hiring process

• Virtual video interview with the hiring manager and/or team; camera must be on and a valid photo ID presented.
• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening.
• Background check including criminal history, highest level of education, and employment history verification.