Senior Systems Engineer

  • Full-time

Company Description

Ashburn Consulting, a Small Business based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, specializes in providing network and network security solutions in complex environments to a select set of government and business clients. The company, an established leader in its field, is composed of an elite team of engineers and business consultants, each of whom is recognized —and highly regarded—within the network and security communities.

Job Description

  • Responsible for documenting, installation, testing, and deployment of both test and production environments of Symantec Production Engine for cloud Services 8.2 (ICAP Servers) as Anitvirus servers for existing Axway HTTPS and SSH file transfer system
  • Perform maintenance as needed on the AV servers including monthly system patches as needed.
  • Support Certification and Accreditation (C&A) of systems and respond and resolve to POA&Ms as needed.
  • Support Axway File Transfer servers as needed for both internal and external customers.
  • Oversee complex infrastructure including installing, configuring, testing and maintaining operating systems, application software, and system management tools.
  • Performs continual maintenance and provides complex solutions for security, backup and redundancy problems.
  • May provide guidance to less-experienced Systems Engineers.
  • Maintains current knowledge of rapidly changing technology.
  • May coach and review the work of less-experienced professionals.

Qualifications

  • Solid knowledge of and experience with Linux Red Hat version 8.0 or higher
  • Experience with Windows 2016 and 2019 servers
  • Understanding of HTTPS and SSH for encrypted file transfers within a secure environment
  • Knowledge of Symantec Protection Engine for Clouds Services 8.2 preferred
  • Experience with C&A and system remediation processes
  • Ability to effectively communicate with clients and end users
  • Must possess excellent client management/resolution, problem solving, debugging/troubleshooting skills, with sound presentation skills
  • Excellent English verbal communications and written documentation skills are required
  • BA/BS (or equivalent experience), 5+ years of experience with 2+ years as a Senior Systems Engineer

Additional Information

Tele work with limited on site on an as needed bases.

The position requires minimal U.S. travel (5%) 

Dress code is business casual

US Citizenship Required

Required to pass a background investigation

All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 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.