Systems Engineer

At PLEXSYS, our teams design, build and deliver Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) innovation and training solutions to customers around the world. With over 200 employees in seventeen states and four foreign countries, we contribute our success to enabling better training…everyday…across the globe.

As an employee of PLEXSYS, you’ll find a culture that empowers you to achieve your professional objectives, give your personal best, and work with other highly passionate individuals. Our core values of integrity, excellence, teamwork and agility drive our daily decisions, identify our focus areas, and inspire our organizational culture.

The Common Architecture for Secure Environments-Virtualized (CASE-V) Systems Engineer supports the development, deployment, and sustainment of new and currently fielded CASE-V systems. The Systems Engineer is responsible for researching, implementing, and sustaining the cybersecurity security posture of the CASE-V framework. The Systems Engineer works in cross-functional teams to improve software, systems, and cybersecurity integration and development efficiencies across the PLEXSYS Ecosystem. Research and implement system and cybersecurity strategies in response to National Institutes of Science & Technology (NIST) Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Binding Operational Directives. Apply as applicable required Defense Information Security Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs). Explore and provide integration strategies for third-party and partner solutions. Provide system hardware, software, and cyber troubleshooting and reach back support to on-site personnel and coordinate with organizations as necessary. Assist with CASE-V baseline cybersecurity configuration management, perform analysis to determine system viability and accuracy, and assist Product Manager with required architecture / framework changes. Assist in the development of the CASE-V road map with eye for cyber by exploring, researching, and testing new and emerging technologies and methods. Document findings using standardized methodologies.

Responsibilities

Configures Dell or HP servers as required by customer architecture

Deploys hypervisor technologies including VMWare, Azure, and Hyper-V

Develops network and system architecture diagrams

Conducts vulnerability scans on systems prior to deployment

Deploys simulation software to virtual environments

Optimizes the hosting solution for DoD training needs

Uses the SCAP Compliance Checker (SCC) to conduct compliance scans on Windows and Linux operating systems

Updates firewall settings to comply with security architecture and to facilitate operation of customer software

Writes hardening scripts to ensure compliance with security solutions

Develops scripts and / or uses COTS solutions to ease with the deployment of operating system patches

Provides technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members

Attends customer integration meetings to assist with requirement capture and response to technical questions

Provides technical inputs to proposals and RFI’s

Required Skills and Experience

Advanced vSphere administration experience

Advanced Horizon Virtual Desktop Infrastructure experience

Advanced systems administration experience with Windows and Linux Operating Systems

Experience with operating system scripting languages such as BASH and PowerShell

Experience with virtual desktop infrastructure technologies such as Horizon

Familiarity with Nessus Vulnerability Scanner or similar scanner tools

Familiarity with “infrastructure as code” concepts such as Ansible

25% travel

Bachelors degree and 4 to 7 years of systems engineering experience

Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance

Ability to obtain CompTIA Security Plus or higher certification

Desirable

Experience working in a DoD classified environment

Familiarity with NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, Risk Management Framework

Familiarity with hosting virtual machines in an Azure or AWS cloud environment

Experience working with Information Systems Security Officers / Managers to ensure systems are configured in accordance with security controls.

Familiarity with containerization technologies

PERKS

As a PLEXSYS employee, you can expect certain advantages; such as advancement based on performance, competitive wages, valuable benefits and a great working environment. Our team is committed to ensuring an environment that empowers individuals to realize their full potential by providing opportunities and necessary support to achieve personal and professional goals.

Medical / Vision / Prescription / Dental Benefits

Life, AD&D and Long Term Disability Coverage

Paid Holidays, Military Leave, and Paid Time Off

401k Plan with eligibility from first day of employment

Education reimbursement for job-related courses for full-time employees

PriceClub / COSTCO / Sam's Club annual membership

PLEXSYS Interface Products, Inc. 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Salary range for WA applicants : $88,900 to $138,600

Department

CASE-V

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Mid-level

Compensation

88,900 to $138,600 annually