Job#: 2043793
Job Description:
Apex Systems, a World-Class Technology Solutions Provider, is seeking applicants for the below position on behalf of our client. Please apply if interested and qualified. Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted. #Clearance
Position: IT Systems Engineer
Rate: Rate is dependent on candidates experience
Length: 6+ Month Rolling Contract - High potential to extend and/or convert full time!
Location: Eglin AFB - 1701 State Road 85 North, Eglin AFB, FL 32542
Project Details:
- For regular patching day to day responsibilities:
- Helping automate their current process for hardening, testing, verification and documentation
- Patching of the systems - they use WSUS and Ivanti
- Supporting anyissues that may arises from the fielded trainingsystems at Eglin AFB.
Must Haves:
- Linux (open to different versions)
- Windows
- Patching - WSUS and Ivanti
- Secret Clearance minimum (interim acceptable)
Description:
We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach - and yours as an employee. We values your skills, training, and education.
Systems engineering is an evolving discipline and our processes and approaches are evolving to meet those challenges. We're looking for engineers who can synthesize technical and process information from multiple sources, and develop innovative solutions in fluid problem spaces.
As a Systems Engineer, invites you to apply an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop, validate and verify resilient cyber solutions across the product lifecycle.
In this role, you will:
- Develop, evaluate, and analyze design constrains, trade-offs and detailed system and security design as they pertain to the cyber domain.
- Conduct cybersecurity test and evaluation of hardware and/or software designs to verify and validate compliance with defined specifications and requirements.
- Implement appropriate assessment and authorization activities, as required by customers.
- Respond to DOD guidance and engineer appropriate solutions for fielded systems.
Basic Qualifications:
- Active SECRET security clearance, and ability to maintain the security clearance.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline (such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering), or equivalent experience/combined education, with 5 years of professional experience; or 3 years of professional experience with a related master's degree.
- 5+ years of technical systems engineering experience with DOD systems.
- A desire to learn, grow, and share knowledge in the cybersecurity domain.
- DoD 8570 approved baseline certification for IAT Level II (IE CompTIA Security+, GSEC SSCP, CCNA-Security) or ability to achieve certification within 6 months.
- Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently, demonstrate excellent problem-solving abilities, be well organized, flexible, and self-motivated.
- Ability to communicate effectively within cross-functional teams (Systems Engineers, Software Developers, System Administrators, and Information Systems Security Managers).
Desired Skill
- Experience applying RMF (or DIACAP) to DoD IT systems.
- Experience with vulnerability scanning.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- System Administration experience.
- Experience with DISA IAVMs and STIGs.
- Experience with HBSS/EPO, PowerShell and/or BASH scripting.
EEO Employer
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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