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About the Role

The Systems Engineer implements engineering designs and conducts proof-of-concept work in development and lab environments for a federal client. This role supports controlled release management, change validation, and engineering deliverables within a defined governance cadence. Key functions include managing network hardware and operating systems, supporting modernization and automation efforts, and contributing to Zero Trust enablement and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Implement engineering designs and build/run proof-of-concept (PoC) work in development and lab environments.
Support controlled release management, change validation, and production of engineering deliverables across the test/development governance cadence.
Perform additions and changes to network hardware, operating systems, and attached devices, including investigation, analysis, recommendation, configuration, installation, and testing.
Provide direct support to day-to-day operations on hardware and operating systems, evaluating system utilization, monitoring response time, and detecting/correcting operational problems.
Maintain network infrastructure standards, including communications protocols such as TCP/IP.
Support modernization and technology-refresh initiatives, automation between systems, and reduction of technical debt.
Contribute to Zero Trust engineering enablement, supporting identity, network, and security platform integration and remediation of identified gaps.
Provide Tier 4 technical analysis for complex incidents and support root-cause analysis for recurring or high-impact issues in coordination with Operations.
Support COOP/DR engineering, testing, and documentation.
Route engineering changes through ERB/CCB and track tasks/deliverables in ServiceNow.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or a related field, or equivalent technical experience/certifications.
Three (3)+ years in systems/network engineering or infrastructure engineering, including hands-on configuration, installation, and testing of hardware and software.
Experience with hybrid Azure/on-premises (Hyper-V) environments, release/change validation, and lab/PoC work.
Solid command of TCP/IP and network infrastructure standards.
Experience operating within ERB/CCB change governance using ServiceNow as the system of record.
Ability to obtain and maintain a background investigation commensurate with assigned duties.
Must hold, at time of award, and be able to maintain a Secret clearance for classified system support.
U.S. citizenship is required for this project by the client.
All personnel must satisfy client’s suitability and background-investigation requirements before receiving physical or logical access to DFC facilities or systems.

Skills

TCP/IP
Network infrastructure standards
Hybrid Azure/on-premises (Hyper-V) environments
Release/change validation
Lab/PoC work
ERB/CCB change governance
ServiceNow
Microsoft Azure (e.g., AZ-104/AZ-305) certification
CompTIA Security+
ITIL v4 Foundation certification
Infrastructure-as-code
Automation tooling

Location

Washington, D.C.

Work Type

100% on-site

Experience Level

Three (3)+ years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or a related field
Equivalent technical experience/certifications

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Professional development and certification support

About the Company

Emagine IT is an information technology consulting services company that specializes in delivering technology solutions.
Our reputation reflects the high quality of the talented Emagine IT team and the consultants working in partnership with our customers.
Our mission is to understand and meet the needs of both our customers and consultants by delivering quality, value-added solutions.
Our solutions are designed and managed to not only reduce costs, but to improve business processes, accelerate response time, improve services to end users, and give our customers a competitive edge, now and into the future.

Equal Opportunity

Emagine IT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.