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Systems Engineer

Arlington, VA
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Temporary to Hire
59.375 - 68.75 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a Systems Engineer to join our professional services team located in Arlington, Virginia, 22201, United States. In this role, you will be involved in a variety of tasks including independent projects to enhance or rectify issues within our IT infrastructure, daily management of servers and networks, and collaboration with the IT Help Desk to ensure superior customer service. Responsibilities: • Execute independent projects to augment functionality or resolve problems within the IT infrastructure • Participate in the daily management, monitoring, and maintenance of servers, networks, and other infrastructure technology • Collaborate with the IT Help Desk and its team members to ensure the highest degree of customer service • Regularly report to IT Management on network performance, incident trends, projects, problems, and activities • Act as the Problem Owner for IT system faults, including issue identification, coordination of staff, and vendors to assist in problem resolution • Create departmental and team procedures, installation documentation, and work instructions as needed • Perform monthly patching of Windows servers and laptops • Assist other technicians and IT team members with installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting problems • Monitor and report on daily system backups • Assist in managing the user environment, actively monitoring corporate servers and applications • Work as needed on IT projects to ensure customer needs are met in a courteous and professional manner. This role offers a contract to hire employment opportunity.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Network Engineer

Baltimore, MD
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Temporary / Contract
55.4135 - 75.08 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Network Engineer to support and strengthen enterprise networking operations in Baltimore, Maryland. This long-term contract opportunity is suited for a detail-oriented individual who can maintain reliable connectivity, improve network performance, and help deliver secure infrastructure that supports daily business needs. The role involves hands-on technical work across installation, troubleshooting, optimization, and end-user support within a complex networking environment. Responsibilities: • Monitor network health and take proactive steps to maintain stable, high-performing connectivity across infrastructure. • Install, configure, and support core networking equipment, including Cisco routers, firewalls, and related components. • Troubleshoot incidents involving routing, firewall policies, and general network access to minimize service disruptions. • Evaluate existing network architecture and recommend improvements that enhance reliability, security, and scalability. • Administer and optimize routing protocols such as BGP to support efficient traffic flow between networks. • Maintain and support security platforms including Palo Alto firewalls and Cisco ASA devices in alignment with operational requirements. • Create and update technical documentation covering configurations, procedures, and support practices for network environments. • Provide technical guidance and user support related to network connectivity, infrastructure usage, and operational best practices.
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

Network Engineer

Baltimore, MD
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Temporary / Contract
60 - 100 USD / Hourly
Must-Haves<ul><li>Strong Routing & Switching (CCNP-level)</li><li>Palo Alto & Cisco ASA firewall experience</li><li>Cisco ACI experience (support required, implementation/design preferred)</li><li>Azure networking preferred (AWS acceptable)</li><li>Wireless networking</li><li>Data center networking</li><li>Experience supporting and implementing network infrastructure</li></ul>What They're Really HiringNot looking for a pure operations person or pure architect.Need someone who can:<ul><li>Handle daily operations</li><li>Troubleshoot tickets</li><li>Build and implement new sites</li><li>Support network/security infrastructure</li><li>Participate in infrastructure projects</li></ul>Key Projects<ul><li>Cisco ACI rollout (major initiative)</li><li>NAC deployment</li><li>Azure/cloud initiatives</li><li>Ongoing city site expansions</li></ul>Environment<ul><li>Hybrid</li><li>On-call rotation (1 week every 6-7 weeks)</li><li>Must be onsite during on-call week</li><li>Must be able to reach downtown Baltimore within 1 hour for emergencies</li></ul>Target Candidates<ul><li>Network Engineers</li><li>Infrastructure Engineers</li><li>Enterprise networking backgrounds</li><li>Government, healthcare, higher ed, large enterprise environments</li></ul>Avoid<ul><li>Junior Network Admins</li><li>Candidates looking for a step-up role</li><li>Firewall-light candidates</li><li>Candidates living too far from Baltimore</li><li>CCIE-level candidates likely exceed budget</li></ul>Team<ul><li>~7 Network Engineers</li><li>Hiring Manager: Teddy</li><li>Director: Eric French</li></ul>Compensation<ul><li>Contract-to-Hire</li><li>Conversion possible but not guaranteed</li><li>Budget targeted closer to strong CCNP-level talent</li></ul>Process<ul><li>High-priority opening</li><li>Ready to interview immediately</li><li>Submit through BCIT careers inbox</li></ul>
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

Linux/Unix Systems Engineer

Washington D.c., DC
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Temporary / Contract
52 - 57 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Linux/Unix Systems Engineer to serve as the technical authority for a large enterprise Linux environment. This role will lead the design, engineering, modernization, security, and operational support of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Oracle Linux platforms. Key Responsibilities:· Design and maintain enterprise Linux infrastructure including RHEL and Oracle Linux environments.· Develop and manage automation and configuration management solutions using Ansible, Ansible Automation Platform, and Red Hat Satellite.· Lead operating system lifecycle management, upgrades, and migration initiatives across RHEL platforms.· Establish and maintain security hardening standards aligned with CIS Benchmarks, DISA STIGs, FISMA, and NIST 800-53 requirements.· Design and test high availability, backup, disaster recovery, and capacity planning solutions.· Act as the senior escalation point for complex Linux platform incidents and critical outages.· Lead root cause analysis efforts and drive remediation strategies.· Mentor junior administrators and provide technical guidance across the team.· Participate in architecture reviews, change control boards, and technical planning sessions.· Develop and maintain engineering documentation, SOPs, and design standards.· Install, configure, monitor, and maintain Linux-based servers and systems.· Manage system performance, patching, vulnerability remediation, and compliance activities.· Troubleshoot hardware, software, networking, and infrastructure issues.· Support scheduled maintenance activities, upgrades, and after-hours incident response as needed.
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

Senior Systems Administrator

Chantilly, VA
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Temporary / Contract
64 - 83.7 USD / Hourly
Senior Systems AdministratorLocation: Chantilly, VA (3 days onsite)OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Systems Administrator with strong Microsoft cloud administration experience to manage and support our Azure and Microsoft 365 environment. This role is heavily focused on cloud technologies rather than traditional on-premises infrastructure and will be responsible for administering identity, email, security, and collaboration platforms.Responsibilities<ul><li>Administer and support Microsoft Azure and Entra ID environments.</li><li>Manage user accounts, permissions, Single Sign-On (SSO), and identity access governance.</li><li>Serve as the primary administrator for Microsoft 365 and the O365 Admin Center.</li><li>Manage Exchange Online, including mailbox administration, mail flow rules, and domain allow/block lists.</li><li>Administer Microsoft Defender security tools and respond to security-related requests.</li><li>Support and optimize cloud-based systems, policies, and processes.</li><li>Assist with SharePoint and Intune administration as needed.</li><li>Work with networking and security teams to manage firewall policies and access rules (not at a dedicated Network Engineer level).</li><li>Participate in occasional travel to support business and IT initiatives.</li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul><li>Strong hands-on experience administering Azure and Entra ID.</li><li>Experience managing Microsoft 365 environments beyond basic user provisioning and deprovisioning.</li><li>Exchange Online administration experience, including transport rules and domain management.</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Defender.</li><li>Solid understanding of cloud-first infrastructure and administration.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Experience with SharePoint Online.</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Intune.</li><li>Familiarity with firewall administration and network security policies.</li><li>Knowledge of CMMC compliance requirements and best practices.</li></ul>Target Profile: A senior-level Microsoft cloud administrator who can independently manage Azure, Entra ID, Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, and Defender in a cloud-centric environment.
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Senior Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer (Azure)

Bethesda, MD
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Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer (Azure) to lead the design, implementation, and support of secure, scalable, and resilient cloud infrastructure environments. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer with deep Microsoft Azure expertise and a strong background in production cloud operations, infrastructure reliability, and disaster recovery.The Senior Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer will play a key role in building and maintaining modern Azure environments, with a focus on networking, security, identity, backup, and recovery strategies. This individual will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure cloud platforms are optimized, secure, and aligned with business needs.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Design, implement, and support Azure-based infrastructure solutions for production environments</li><li>Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure with a focus on performance, availability, scalability, and security</li><li>Support Azure networking, identity, and security configurations, including private and hybrid connectivity models</li><li>Maintain and enhance backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions across cloud infrastructure</li><li>Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and cloud-related issues in production environments</li><li>Partner with application, security, and operations teams to support modern platforms hosted in Azure</li><li>Contribute to infrastructure standards, architecture decisions, and operational best practices</li><li>Implement and support secure cloud designs that align with organizational compliance and security requirements</li><li>Develop and maintain infrastructure automation and repeatable deployment processes where applicable</li><li>Provide technical leadership and guidance on cloud infrastructure strategy and operational excellence</li></ul>
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

6 results for Systems Security Engineer in Washington, DC