Systems Engineer

TL;DR

Systems Engineer: Design, implement, and sustain enterprise systems in a secure DoD environment with an accent on system administration, infrastructure optimization, and security compliance. Focus on troubleshooting complex issues, automating processes, and integrating new technologies for mission-critical operations.

Location: Based in Frederick, MD (Fort Detrick); eligible for up to 2 days telework per week, contingent on customer requirements, project needs, and security constraints

Company

hirify.global, Inc. (DSA) supports DoD environments with secure enterprise systems and technical solutions.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and deploy system and infrastructure solutions meeting customer and mission requirements.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, networking, development, QA, and cyber security teams for integration and issue resolution.
• Perform hands-on system administration, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis in secure environments.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including configurations, diagrams, and procedures for audits and accreditation.
• Participate in change control, configuration management, and incident response processes.
• Support continuous improvement through automation, standardization, and best practices.

Requirements

• Experience with Microsoft Copilot or approved equivalent AI solution
• Active Secret security clearance with ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI; U.S. citizen only
• DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE) or obtain within 60 days
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (experience may substitute)
• 3–5 years in systems engineering, administration, infrastructure, or software development
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, subnetting; familiarity with Linux (Red Hat preferred), containers (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift), scripting (Bash, Python, Ansible)
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills with documentation emphasis

Nice to have

• RHCSA or RHCE certification
• Experience with automation/IaC (Ansible, Python, Terraform); cloud (AWS, Azure)
• Familiarity with DISA STIGs and DoD security standards
• Prior DoD or federal customer support

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible schedule with defined core business hours
• Hands-on, mission-focused role in collaborative DoD environment
• Equal Opportunity Employer with E-Verify and background checks