Systems Engineering Specialist

Req ID: 293406 

NTT DATA Services strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Systems Engineering Specialist to join our team in Newport News, Virginia (US-VA), United States (US).

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Solutions Architect to join our team. As a Technical Solutions Architect, you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with DOD regulations and requirements, identifying potential cyber risks and vulnerabilities, and improving the cybersecurity posture within our DOD environment.This position is located in Newport News, VA and will require daily onsite presence.  This position will provide customer support within a Hybrid Agile Enterprise Environment.  Candidate should be a "self-starter" with the ability to work independently with little to no oversight. The ability to research problems to develop, present, and implement full solutions after appropriate approval is imperative to the success of this project. The ability to work in a mixed stakeholder environment while maintaining fidelity of information is also required. Exceptional attention to detail and overall organizational abilities are crucial to the success of the project.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as the technical leader for system infrastructure projects to Plan, Deploy, and Harden Enterprise Services across multiple projects.
• Ensure system compliance with Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) regulations, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and Vulnerability Management Programs.
• Provide expert knowledge and support for all aspects of system and network configuration and management.
• Participate in project planning and execution in a hybrid-agile environment, potentially assuming the role of Scrum Master as needed.
• Analyze the IT environment to detect critical deficiencies, and recommend solutions for improvement
• Coordinate with other IT team members and stakeholders, ensuring the successful completion of projects on time and within budget.
• Perform routine system maintenance, troubleshooting, and problem resolution.
• Document all system configurations, changes, and procedures to maintain an up-to-date knowledge base.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, enhancing their understanding and skills in system engineering and management.

Basic Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience 
• Minimum 10 years of combined experience Planning, Deploying, and Hardening any mixture of three or more Enterprise Services such as Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Sharepoint, Exchange, Storage Solutions, Hypervisors, SQL, WSUS/SCCM, Image Management, PKI, Fileshare, ect.
• Required Certifications:
  • 8570 IAT II Certification (Comptia SEC+ or higher) 
  • Operating system certification from Microsoft, VMWare, Linux or other operating system or ability to obtain within 90 days
• Active Secret Security Clearance with SSBI required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret clearance.

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About NTT DATA Services

NTT DATA Services is a recognized leader in IT and business services, including cloud, data and applications, headquartered in Texas. As part of NTT DATA, a $30 billion trusted global innovator with a combined global reach of over 80 countries, we help clients transform through business and technology consulting, industry and digital solutions, applications development and management, managed edge-to-cloud infrastructure services, BPO, systems integration and global data centers. We are committed to our clients’ long-term success. Visit nttdata.com or LinkedIn to learn more.

NTT DATA Services is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regarding to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter so that we may connect you with the appropriate team.