VTG

Defense and intelligence services provider

Windows Systems Engineer

System AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHerndon, VA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Must have a Top Secret clearance with polygraph.
A bachelor's or master's degree in a related field is required.
At least 16 years of experience in systems engineering, cybersecurity engineering, or Windows/Linux systems administration is required.
Strong experience with cybersecurity operations and engineering in enterprise environments is required.
Experience with Trellix Endpoint Security (ENS), ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Threat Intelligence Exchange (TIE), and Data Exchange Layer (DXL) is required.
Experience with Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools and network monitoring solutions is required.
A strong background in Active Directory administration and troubleshooting is required.
Experience with enterprise databases, virtualization, cloud services such as AWS and Azure, and networked environments is required.
The ability to quickly develop expertise with Trellix and related cybersecurity platforms is required.
Familiarity with cyber threat identification, mitigation, and incident response strategies is required.
Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale system architectures is required.

Responsibilities

Administer and support Windows and Linux systems within enterprise environments.
Deploy, configure, and maintain Trellix security tools, including ENS, ePO, EDR, TIE, and DXL.
Implement and support Data Loss Prevention solutions, including network monitoring and prevention capabilities.
Support Active Directory architecture, administration, and troubleshooting.
Monitor, detect, and respond to cybersecurity threats using enterprise security tools and frameworks.
Support planning and implementation of new system architectures and modernization of legacy infrastructure.
Conduct system tuning, configuration, and performance optimization for enterprise platforms.
Perform root cause analysis, log reviews, and troubleshooting of system and security issues.
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure security posture aligns with mission and operational requirements.
Monitor system health, availability, and performance metrics to ensure operational readiness.

Desired Qualifications

Experience writing technical documentation, briefings, and operational reports.
Experience leading or participating in technical exchange meetings and stakeholder engagements.
Experience working with inter-agency, intra-agency, and external partners and vendors.
Experience supporting Certification & Accreditation or Authorization & Accreditation processes.
Experience supporting deployment planning, execution, system configuration, and policy development.
Experience monitoring system health, availability, and performance in enterprise environments.
Experience analyzing operational data and providing technical recommendations.
Experience leading or supporting technical troubleshooting efforts, including log analysis and vendor coordination.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Windows Systems Engineer to support a mission-focused enterprise environment, responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Windows-based infrastructure and enterprise cybersecurity platforms, including Trellix security solutions. The ideal candidate will support endpoint security operations, threat detection and response capabilities, and ensure system availability, performance, and compliance across complex enterprise environments.

What will you do?

• Administer and support Windows and Linux systems within enterprise environments
• Deploy, configure, and maintain Trellix security tools including ENS, ePO, EDR, TIE, and DXL
• Implement and support Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions, including network monitoring and prevention capabilities
• Support Active Directory architecture, administration, and troubleshooting
• Monitor, detect, and respond to cybersecurity threats using enterprise security tools and frameworks
• Support planning and implementation of new system architectures and modernization of legacy infrastructure
• Conduct system tuning, configuration, and performance optimization for enterprise platforms
• Perform root cause analysis, log reviews, and troubleshooting of system and security issues
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure security posture aligns with mission and operational requirements
• Monitor system health, availability, and performance metrics to ensure operational readiness

Do you have what it takes?

• Must have a Top Secret Clearance with Polygraph

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field
• Minimum of 16 years of experience in systems engineering, cybersecurity engineering, or Windows/Linux systems administration
• Strong experience with cybersecurity operations and engineering in enterprise environments
• Experience with Trellix Endpoint Security (ENS), ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Threat Intelligence Exchange (TIE), and Data Exchange Layer (DXL)
• Experience with Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools and network monitoring solutions
• Strong background in Active Directory administration and troubleshooting
• Experience with enterprise databases, virtualization, cloud services (AWS, Azure), and networked environments
• Ability to quickly develop expertise with Trellix and related cybersecurity platforms
• Familiarity with cyber threat identification, mitigation, and incident response strategies
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale system architectures

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience writing technical documentation, briefings, and operational reports
• Experience leading or participating in technical exchange meetings and stakeholder engagements
• Experience working with inter-agency, intra-agency, and external partners and vendors
• Experience supporting Certification & Accreditation (C&A) or Authorization & Accreditation (A&A) processes
• Experience supporting deployment planning, execution, system configuration, and policy development
• Experience monitoring system health, availability, and performance in enterprise environments
• Experience analyzing operational data and providing technical recommendations
• Experience leading or supporting technical troubleshooting efforts, including log analysis and vendor coordination
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

About the Company

VTG

Defense and intelligence services provider

1) What VTG does: VTG provides defense and intelligence services with a focus on force modernization, digital transformation, aerospace and naval engineering, and cyber capabilities across a unified enterprise. 2) How its products work: It builds end-to-end capabilities by integrating specialized firms and services (engineering, IT, cyber, logistics) through acquisitions to deliver modernization and transformation for defense and intelligence customers. 3) How it differs from competitors: It operates as a single, cohesive organization after consolidating disparate units and growing through targeted acquisitions to expand its expertise in intelligence, cyber, and defense modernization rather than offering fragmented offerings. 4) What its goal is: To expand its footprint in the intelligence community and cyber domain while continuing defense modernization for government customers, supported by strategic growth and acquisitions.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Lenoir, NC
Founded: 1866

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