Principal Systems Engineer (Specialized Infrastructure Services)

Job description

Themis Insight solves difficult business, IT, and analytic problems by addressing the whole problem – not just the symptoms – using interdisciplinary approaches that are both practical and innovative. We provide fresh alternatives to ordinary, mainstream consulting firms through small, highly skilled, and hand-picked teams that can meet clients' needs in any industry. Our broad interdisciplinary understanding allows us to provide the right solution, even if it is from outside the industry or traditionally defined problem space. We bring Public and Private, Civilian and Military expertise to every case. We are hiring a Principal Systems Engineer (Specialized Infrastructure Services) to work in Laurel, MD . Position location is subject to change based on central MD client's needs. Required: TS/SCI with a Polygraph As a Specialized Infrastructure Services Systems Engineer, you will provide systems engineering assessments of end user architectures, and system administration solutions to meet required capabilities and you will help administer Windows, and both VMWare and Desktop-based systems. You will also work with network, storage, and server personnel to define new or modified solutions to complex problems; respond to requests for new systems to meet capacity and user requirements; and install and administer user desktops for specific critical user-access systems. Individual Capabilities/Experience Required: Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or other related discipline plus at least 15 years of systems engineering experience. A Master’s degree or PhD may be substituted for two years of experience. A high school diploma or GED plus 19 years of systems engineering experience would also be acceptable. DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I or higher is required. Assess end user computer architectures for optimizing resource management and allocation. Optimize system operation and resource utilization and perform system capacity analysis and planning. Ability to break down complex problem space, formulate technical strategies, build action plans, and track progress against established baselines to resolve technical challenges and meet customer expectations. Configure and manage Windows operating systems, VMWare and installs/loads operating systems software, troubleshoot, maintain integrity of and configure network components, along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance. Position requires TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. Individual Capabilities/Experience Desired: Strong oral and written communication skills. Themis Insight has all the PERKS! You are our most valuable resource — your ambition, your knowledge, your creativity. We offer an industry-leading set of benefits to supplement your normal salary compensation. Themis Insight has you covered with flexible ways to balance work and home life, full health benefit premium coverage, and generous contributions toward your retirement. Competitive health, dental, and vision plans with 100% paid premiums. 401k: We contribute 6% even if you don't! Time Off: 11 standard holidays, and 25 days of PTO Career Development: Get career counseling and individualized career development plans, including education and training. Employee referral bonuses for successful hires Themis Insight is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Themis Insight provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.