Principal Systems Engineer

Principal Systems Engineer

Secure our Nation, Ignite your Future

Become an integral part of a diverse team while working at an Industry Leading Organization, where our employees come first. At ManTech International Corporation, you’ll help protect our national security while working on innovative projects that offer opportunities for advancement.

Currently, ManTech is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Principal Systems Engineer to join our team in San Diego, CA.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing Tier III IT Systems support on a wide range of technologies, including: VMware vCenter, Horizon View, Site Recovery Manager, HPAC Secure Printing, HP Blade Servers, HP SANs, Certificate Services, DHCP, DNS, Active Directory, Group Policies and Microsoft Windows Operating Systems
• Diagnosing and resolving the performance, security, and/or technical challenges related to the platforms listed above
• Writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to accomplish repetitive tasks
• Participating in processes throughout all phases of the ITIL Service Lifecycle, including submitting Change Requests
• Performing requirements analysis, requirements gathering, and integration for all platforms listed above
• Providing direction and guidance to less-experienced Systems Engineers
• Investigating and resolving operational problems in conjunction with other engineering and technical personnel
• Working on project teams responsible for engineering and packaging releases to integrate within the customer’s production IT environment

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 7+years of related experience
• DoD 8570IAT Level III Certification required
• DoD 8570 Computing Environment Certification required within 6 months of hire; MCSA, VCP, or equivalent
• Experience with Microsoft Windows 2008/2012/2016/2019 Servers; Microsoft Windows 10; administering Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory, and workstation and server hardware; administering Microsoft Office 2010/2016; administering DNS, Group Policy, and PKI; administering vSphere, Horizon View, data backup, and antivirus software; basic networking including DHCP/TCPIP; experience with deploying workstation images; and experience with thin and/or zero clients
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Systems, HP SANs, VMware products
• Must be open to up to 10% local travel within the state of CA

Preferred Qualifications:

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Windows systems, including DNS, Group Policy, and PKI
• Good working knowledge of applying security best practices from DISA and/or vendors.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Basic networking
• Experience with deploying workstations and Thin/Zero clients
• Experience using a Service Desk ticketing system, such as Remedy or ServiceNow
• ITIL Foundations certification
• Scripting experience or willingness to learn

Security Clearance Requirements:

• US Citizenship required and active TS/SCI clearance adjudicated within the last 6 years
• Candidate must be open to CI poly.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office equipment, etc.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.