Windows Systems Engineer SME
$115k - $135k/yr
Senior
Bachelor's
Corona, CA, USA
In Person100% onsite in Norco, California.
IT OperationsSystem Administration
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship Required
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in a relevant field and eight years of relevant Windows system administration experience.
- Three years of experience installing patches, performing system updates, managing server and storage processing strategies, and providing a wide range of system administration functions.
- IAT Level II certification is required.
- Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance, including an Interim Secret clearance within 30 days of offer acceptance.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds, stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time, and twist, bend, and squat periodically.
Responsibilities
- Administer and support daily operational requirements of computer network systems, including workstations, file servers, and web servers.
- Serve as a network subject-matter expert, leading or contributing with other network SMEs to improve network efficiency and security and implement technical upgrades.
- Install hardware and software, system upgrades, network accounts, and network security; design and update web pages and interfaces; and maintain local system design documentation.
- Maintain Cyber Workforce directives and keep them up to date with respect to certifications.
- Upgrade, maintain, and optimize existing network infrastructure.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and implement network security tools, including firewalls, antivirus, and intrusion detection services.
- Train staff on job-related software, assist customers with information technology, monitor hardware and software system configurations, and provide instruction on computers and applications.
- Answer questions about installation, operation, configuration, and customization.
- Use advanced diagnostic techniques to identify problems, investigate causes, and recommend solutions to correct common failures.
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues encountered by users.
- Support Windows and Linux/Unix operating systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and specialty engineering and scientific development tools.
- Install new software releases and system upgrades, evaluate and install patches, and resolve software issues and Information Assurance Vulnerabilities.
- Assist with maintaining and monitoring the organizational mailbox to ensure users receive timely support for assistance requests.
- Maintain and develop IT-related procedures required to support the organization.
- Work with the organization’s Information Systems Security Officer to achieve system accreditation.
- Recommend future IT needs for the organization.
- Maintain data files and monitor system configuration to ensure data integrity.
- Assist in preparing a monthly progress and status report.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
- Applicants with an in-scope Department of War Secret clearance are preferred.
About the company
Bowhead, via UIC Government Services (UICGS), provides federal contracting and government services to defense and civilian agencies. It offers IT, logistics and marine services, engineering, program management, and development and support of military training and modeling and simulations. It coordinates a family of subsidiary companies to tailor end-to-end solutions, including operations and maintenance and lifecycle support. Its goal is to help federal agencies meet missions by delivering reliable, integrated contracting services and mission-ready programs.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Alexandria, Virginia
Founded
1999
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- On June 29, 2026, Bowhead Base Operations won a $30 million Navy telecom IDIQ.
- On September 30, 2026, Bowhead Weapons Development Solutions won a $60.6 million Navy task.
- Bowhead acquired Delta Solutions in 2024, broadening cleared defense and engineering capacity.
What critics are saying
- Pennsylvania WARN filings show Bowhead Logistics Management cut 307, 208, 238, then 148 jobs in 2026.
- Bowhead’s growth depends on Navy and DoD awards, exposing it to protest and recompete pressure.
- Federal ANC scrutiny could weaken Bowhead’s set-aside advantage and crush its contract pipeline.
What makes Bowhead unique
- Bowhead’s ANC ownership preserves 8(a) and sole-source access across federal agencies.
- On April 21, 2026, Bowhead earned CMMI Level 3 across its family companies.
- On July 21, 2026, DoW deemed Bowhead’s MBSE capability awardable through Tradewinds.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays