Senior Computer Systems Engineer/Architect
Job ID: 111896
Location: Kearneysville, West Virginia [Flex]
Category: App/Dev
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 02/03/2026
Are you an experienced IT professional with a passion for enterprise automation and system architecture? We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Computer Systems Engineer/Architect to lead the design, deployment, and optimization of advanced internal platform systems. Join our team to drive innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and support critical enterprise initiatives in a secure and dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and Lead: Design and implement state-of-the-art architectures to streamline enterprise automation initiatives, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance.
- Platform Management: Lead complex upgrades, migrations, and performance tuning across diverse multi-platform environments to ensure high availability and optimal performance.
- Troubleshooting and Resolution: Provide expert-level support to swiftly diagnose and resolve critical technical issues impacting system availability and security compliance.
- Automation Development: Create and refine sophisticated automation frameworks utilizing NSH, PowerShell, Python, and Bash to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort.
- Patch Management: Oversee enterprise patch management strategies for Windows and Linux servers, aligning with DoD and security standards to maintain system integrity.
- DevOps Integration: Seamlessly integrate automation solutions into DevOps pipelines and CI/CD workflows, accelerating modernization and deployment cycles.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure automation architecture aligns with organizational objectives, security policies, and compliance requirements.
- Documentation and Standards: Maintain comprehensive documentation of system architecture, processes, and automation standards to facilitate knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Required:
- Active Secret clearance
- DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+)
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field, with 8+ years of relevant experience
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with internal platforms, including implementation, upgrades, and administration
- Proficiency in scripting languages: NSH, PowerShell, Python, Bash, Java
- Extensive experience with server patch management for Windows and Linux environments
- Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux server administration
- Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills for resolving complex technical issues
Preferred:
- Experience supporting DoD or U.S. Coast Guard environments
- BMC TSSA
- Familiarity with Oracle or SQL Server databases
- Experience with public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Knowledge of DevOps principles and experience with CI/CD tools
Note: Candidates must hold an active Secret clearance and meet the certifications outlined.
Publishing Pay Range: $60.00 – $70.00 Hourly
