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VTG

Defense and intelligence services provider

SQL Systems Engineer Expert

Full-TimeDeadline 5/15/27
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's, Master's
Herndon, VA, USA
Remote
IT OperationsSystem Administration
No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • Must have a Top Secret clearance with polygraph.
  • A bachelor's degree is required.
  • At least 11 years of experience in systems engineering or enterprise Windows/SQL environments.
  • Strong experience with Windows Server operating systems, including versions 2008 R2, 2012 R2, 2016, and 2019.
  • Expert knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP administration.
  • Strong experience with Microsoft SCCM (1906+) and SQL Server environments.
  • A solid understanding of cloud technologies and enterprise system integration is required.
  • Experience with system imaging, deployment, and software update management is required.
  • Proficiency in PowerShell, VB, and C# scripting is required.
  • Experience writing enterprise-level technical documentation and system diagrams is required.
  • Experience with Microsoft Azure Pack is preferred.
  • An understanding of enterprise networking best practices is preferred.
  • Experience modernizing legacy systems toward cloud-ready architectures is preferred.
Responsibilities
  • Manage user accounts, group policies, and Active Directory services across enterprise domains.
  • Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server and enterprise applications across multiple environments.
  • Provide Tier 2, Tier 3, and Tier 4 troubleshooting for system, server, and network issues.
  • Perform SQL Server administration and support within enterprise environments.
  • Develop and maintain system images, including build, management, and deployment processes.
  • Configure and deploy software updates and patches to enterprise user groups.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve server, network, and system performance issues.
  • Develop and maintain PowerShell, VB, and C# scripts to support automation and system administration.
  • Research, design, and support engineering solutions for update and hotfix distribution across domains.
  • Monitor enterprise infrastructure and implement changes with minimal impact to end users.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, system diagrams, and enterprise standards.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify issues, evaluate solutions, and implement system improvements.
Desired Qualifications
  • A master's degree is preferred.
  • MCSE or MCITP certification is preferred.
  • Advanced PowerShell scripting experience is preferred.

About the company

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

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Lenoir, North Carolina

Founded

1866

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • VTG's sixth 2025 acquisition, Miklos Systems, deepens Intelligence Community software and cloud.
  • VTG won DoDIAC Pool 1 access in February 2025 for defense R&D.
  • More than 35% of VTG business now comes from Intelligence Community solutions.

What critics are saying

  • VTG's 2025 acquisition spree strains integration, systems, and culture across seven businesses.
  • VTG relies on federal contracts; one NAVSEA protest or recompete hits revenue in 2026.
  • Booz Allen and Leidos bundle similar IC services, threatening VTG's niche outright.

What makes VTG unique

  • John Hassoun turned VTG into a defense roll-up spanning IC, cyber, and naval engineering.
  • VTG won NAVSEA's five-year $130 million warfare systems engineering prime in May 2024.
  • VTG bought Triaplex, Miklos, Byte, iota IT, Tunuva, Loki, and Clear Cloud.

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

19%

1 year growth

19%

2 year growth

20%
Investors Hangout
Nov 25th, 2025
VTG Acquires Miklos Systems for Expansion

VTG, a national security solutions provider, has acquired Miklos Systems, Inc. (MSI), a technology firm known for software engineering, to enhance its digital transformation capabilities within the Intelligence Community. MSI, founded in 1993 and 100% employee-owned since 2015, aligns with VTG's values of technical excellence and integrity. This acquisition supports VTG's strategy to expand in high-impact sectors, reinforcing its position in defense and intelligence solutions.

Chillicothe Voice
May 13th, 2025
VTG Acquires Byte, iota IT, Tunuva

VTG, a national security solutions provider, has acquired Byte Systems, iota IT, and Tunuva Technologies to enhance its capabilities in the Defense and Intelligence Community. This move follows a majority investment from A&M Capital, highlighting VTG's growth strategy. The acquisition aims to expand VTG's cybersecurity, software development, and systems engineering capabilities. A&M Capital has over $6 billion in commitments, supporting middle-market transactions across various sectors.

Greenville Business Magazine
Apr 30th, 2025
VTG Acquires Triaplex for Cyber Expertise

VTG has acquired Triaplex, Inc., enhancing its cyber and signals intelligence capabilities. This acquisition expands VTG's reach within the Intelligence Community, particularly in the National Capital Region. Triaplex, founded in 2020 and based in Fulton, MD, is known for its radio frequency solutions. This is VTG's fourth acquisition since receiving a majority investment from A&M Capital, which has over $6 billion in total commitments.

PR Newswire
Feb 25th, 2025
VTG Acquires Loki Solutions for IC Expansion

VTG, a national security solutions provider, has acquired Loki Solutions LLC to enhance its Intelligence Community portfolio. This acquisition, VTG's third since a majority investment from A&M Capital, boosts its operational capabilities and strategic contracts. Over 35% of VTG's business now involves Intelligence Community solutions. A&M Capital manages $4 billion, while Alvarez & Marsal Capital oversees $5.9 billion.

PR Newswire
Feb 6th, 2025
Vtg Wins Seat On $33B Dodiac Multiple-Award Contract

CHANTILLY, Va., Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- VTG, an industry-leading national security solutions provider, announced that it has won a seat on the Department of Defense Information Analysis Center (DoDIAC) multiple-award contract (MAC) to provide mission-critical research and development services across the Defense science and technology ecosystem. The contract was awarded to VTG's wholly-owned subsidiary, Delta Resources, under the full and open Pool 1 by the U.S. Air Force's 774th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron