At Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and implement innovative products that solve the world’s most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust, we push the boundaries of what’s possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future.

Two Six Technologies is actively seeking a skilled and proactive Principal Systems Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate is responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure.

This individual participates in the whole process lifecycle from technical research to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure through to application/product delivery. This individual ensures that system hardware, operating systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational values, enabling staff, volunteers, and Partners. The successful candidate will be managing the functionality and efficiency of multiple Domains of computers running Windows operating systems. They will manage a Windows domain, using Active Directory, Group Policy, SCCM, PowerShell, VMWare, and Centrify.

Location: Chantilly, VA.

What you will do:

Lead the Windows team in performing their duties, design/architect projects and future tech
Continually keep abreast of new and emerging technology and evaluate for bringing into domain
Manages the configuration and compliance of several Windows domains
Maintains the integrity and security of servers and systems through approval and processing of patches
Evaluate what systems, services and processes can be moved to the cloud and build automated scripts to perform those functions
Interact with users and evaluate vendor products
Research and recommends hardware and software, coordinates installation and provides backup recovery
Monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources
Automate and perform standard Windows tasks in PowerShell
Leverage system automation tools and enhance the efficiency of the team with automation
Oversees implementation of testing strategies, development environments and documentation of results
Provides advice and training to end-users
Uses VMWare to build and maintain virtual machines and present desktops to Users
Responsibilities sometimes require working evenings and weekends, sometimes with little advanced notice

What you will need (basic qualifications):

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other related technical disciplines.
Minimum of 10 years of related network engineering experience, or equivalent combination of education, technical certifications/training, and/or work experience.
Expertise in Active Directory architecture, management, and deep Group Policy deployment.
Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for task automation and software packaging/deployment using SCCM.
Experience with VMWare ESXi, VMWare Horizon, and Citrix Virtual Desktop and Applications.
Knowledge of PKI and certificate management for domains.
AWS and Azure Cloud experience.

Nice If You Have:

Centrify (Delinea) Server Suite and Privileged Access Server
Avamar backup software
Linux knowledge
Knowledge of iSCSI and storage arrays
Networking Skills

Clearance Requirement:
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

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Two Six Technologies is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect the value we place on our employees and their contributions. We believe in rewarding skills, experience, and performance. Our offerings include but are not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance and professional development.

The projected salary range listed for this position is annualized. This is a general guideline and not a guarantee of salary. Salary is one component of our total compensation package and the specific salary offered is determined by various factors, including, but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, geographic location, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements.

Salary Range

$140,000—$260,000 USD

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Two Six Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type and protective hair styles (e.g., braids, twists, locs and twists)), color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age (40 and over), marital status, disability, genetic information, and protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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