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Chenega

Defense, intelligence, and federal staffing services

ServiceNow On-Premises Infrastructure Engineer

System AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSpringfield, VA, USA$150k - $160k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
  • At least 5 years of IT infrastructure experience, including at least 2 years explicitly managing ServiceNow in a self-hosted or on-premises architecture, is required.
  • An active Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain SCI/CI poly are required.
  • Candidates must successfully pass background and drug screening.
  • Advanced proficiency in system administration, scripting, and server virtualization in an AWS cloud environment is required.
  • Hands-on experience with MariaDB/MySQL database administration, including high availability and replication configurations, is required.
  • A deep understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, SSL/TLS certificate management, hardware load balancing, and advanced firewall rules is required.
  • Candidates must be able to work independently and effectively within a team.
  • Candidates must be capable of managing multiple efforts with time-related constraints in a fast-paced contracting environment.
  • Candidates must be able to communicate and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholder groups and individuals.
  • Candidates must have excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Office applications.
  • Candidates must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications and have experience working in a home office setting, as well as the ability to train end users on frequently asked technical issues.
  • Candidates must be able to provide technical assistance and support over the phone, with good phone skills, a professional demeanor, and previous customer service experience strongly desired.
  • Candidates must have problem-solving skills and the ability to visualize a problem or situation and think abstractly to solve it.

Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, and provision ServiceNow application servers and database servers within an on-premises or secure air-gapped environment.
  • Install, configure, and provision ServiceNow mid-servers within an on-premises or secure air-gapped environment.
  • Manage and maintain the underlying operating systems hosting the ServiceNow application stack.
  • Administer relational databases, including clustering, replication, backups, performance tuning, and disaster recovery processes.
  • Plan and execute ServiceNow family version upgrades, patching, and hotfixes directly on self-hosted servers, ensuring zero data loss and minimal downtime.
  • Configure load balancers such as F5 and HAProxy, reverse proxies, and firewalls, and ensure system compliance with strict security frameworks such as STIGs, RMF, and PKI/CAC integrations.
  • Monitor node and database performance, troubleshoot latency bottlenecks, and scale server resources including CPU, RAM, and storage to meet mission demands.
  • Assist designated system owners with maintaining operating status and documentation.
  • Coordinate with the team working on AI initiatives to support predictive operations, automated incident/case response, and intelligent service management.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related field is preferred.
  • Experience supporting enterprise IT modernization initiatives within federal or defense environments is preferred.
  • CompTIA Security+ certification, Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification, or Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification is preferred.
  • Familiarity with IT Operations Management (ITOM) Discovery and MID Server configuration within restricted networks is preferred.
  • Experience supporting large-scale enterprise IT environments is preferred.

About the Company

Chenega

Defense, intelligence, and federal staffing services

Chenega is a government services contractor that supplies staffing and support services for defense, intelligence, and federal civilian customers, plus commercial clients. It operates across the United States, its territories, and several countries, tapping wide opportunities in government contracting. Its offerings center on staffing and mission support through various contracts, delivering qualified personnel and services to meet client needs. Unlike many industry players, Chenega is rooted in an Alaska Native village corporation, which shapes its ownership and community-focused approach while competing in a broad national market. The company’s goal is to help government and commercial customers execute their missions by providing reliable, professional personnel and services under contract.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Anchorage, AK
Founded
1974

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