A$ A' "A' ?Trace Systems is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer for its IT Engineering team based in Ft. Meade, MD. This role will contribute to the overall engineering, design, build, implementation/integration, and operations support of all existing and new Infrastructure.With minimum guidance provides top-level technical expertise, including performing in-depth and complex software systems programming and analysisDesigns architectures to include the software to support the total requirements as well as provide for present and future cross-functional requirements and interfaces. Ensures these systems are compatible and in compliance with the standards for open systems and DoD architecturesDetermines and identifies high level functional and technical requirements based on interactions with the user community and knowledge of the enterprise architecture. Identifies, assesses, and presents options for meeting the functional and technical requirements including software updates or upgradesFormulates and defines specifications for operating system applications or modifies and maintains existing applications using engineering releases and utilities from the manufacturer. Creates detailed design specifications for use by software development staff members. Interacts with project management to plan project schedules and technical direction. Develops software design documents and technology white papersInstrumental in selection of development tools. Responsible for developing high level system design diagrams and for program design, coding, testing, debugging and documentation. Instructs, directs, and checks the work of other task personnel. Instructs, directs, and checks the work of other task personnel. Responsible for quality assurance review and the evaluation of existing and new software productsEngineer messaging systems, Windows Server Enterprise supported by the infrastructure team by performing server builds, virtual machine management, server maintenance, etc.Install, maintain, and monitor equipment, which may include network and server infrastructure, application systems and database systemsRecommend and implement changes to the overall system and messaging environments through following an institutionalized change management processResponsible for solving problems of diverse scope where analysis of situations requires evaluation and judgmentResponsible for evaluating current systems; assisting in designing solutions for our government client, and at times, can provide informal supervision, leadership, and training to less experienced techniciansAct as an escalation point on critical issues for various internal technology groupsWork with ticket queue to track support issuesAvailable to provide after-hours supportWilling and available for on-call and exercise supportWilling and available up to travel 10% during times of implementationPerform other duties as requiredMinimum Qualifications:Active, in-scope Secret clearance w/SSBIEight years direct experience, in the last ten years.Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certificationTechnical certification in area of expertise (for Admin access) [e.g.: any Microsoft Professional certification]Bachelor's degree in a related discipline (eg: Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Network Engineering, Math)With at least 12 years of directly related experience, a degree is not requiredDesired Qualifications:Extensive experience with Microsoft applications in a VMware virtual environmentStrong experience in implementing and troubleshooting vCenter and Virtual MachinesStrong experience in implementing and troubleshooting Virtual Networking configurationsStrong experience in implementing Hypervisor and Virtual Machine StorageExtensive experience with anti-spam, encryption and email tracking, TLS configurations, transport rules, and e-discoveryStrong Experience managing a Windows environment, including but not limited to Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, ADFSStrong experience with Public and Private Key services (Design and Implementation)Experience developing PowerShell scripts for administration/automation. Specifically, for the automation of Day 1 - Day 3 Operations automationServes as Storage Administrator in support of NetApp Storage Area Network. Lead implementation, design, development, and maintenance of NetApp filers in a VMware datacenterExperience with VMware Operations Manager, Log Insight, Subject Matter Expert with either Active Directory, Exchange, VMware, SharePoint, or other complex Windows applicationsExperience with one or more programming/scripting languages such as PowerShell, VBScript, Python, etc.Technical lead for large scale projects involving Windows technologiesCloud and hybrid cloud deploymentsExperience with Microsoft application deployment automation (ie, Active Directory, SharePoint, Exchange, Lync/Teams, IIS, MS Certificate Services, SQL, and MDT)MCSEMCSAMCITPVCAP6-DCA