Our client is an award-winning government contractor dedicated to supporting critical defense initiatives. They have built an outstanding reputation for excellence in systems engineering and the integration of mission-critical Naval software systems.

They are home to a group of highly motivated professionals who excel at solving intricate technical challenges in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. Their engineering teams are empowered to develop cutting-edge automation solutions, leveraging deep expertise in Microsoft ecosystems and Agile frameworks to enhance the efficiency, stability, and scalability of defense infrastructure.

Employees are encouraged to think on their feet and contribute to a results-oriented environment. By investing in top-tier talent and advanced technology, our client ensures their systems remain at peak performance and supportability for those on the front lines. They prioritize a culture of continuous learning and peer-to-peer mentorship, ensuring that as the mission evolves, so does the expertise of every team member. This commitment to professional development, paired with a stable, supportive leadership structure, creates an environment where high performers can build a lasting, impactful career.

You Want: 

• Work for a stable, rapidly growing organization that will allow you to grow personally and professionally.
• Stay at the forefront of the industry by utilizing and implementing the latest in automation, diagnostic, and monitoring technologies.
• Leverage your background in systems engineering to solve complex, real-world problems.
• Do meaningful work that makes an impact on our national security daily. 
• Join a team where knowledge sharing is the default, helping you stay sharp and consistently level up your technical expertise.
• Work in a highly collaborative team composed of fun, bright, motivated people who truly enjoy working together.

You Will:

• Develop scripts and solutions to automate systems administration and maintenance, including proactive anomaly detection, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
• Investigate and resolve issues spanning multiple applications and technologies that require involvement from technical personnel across multiple groups.
• Develop automated test cases and run automated tests, collect results, and generate reports
• Apply systems engineering and IT expertise to design, monitor, and maintain DoD systems alongside Microsoft and multi-vendor enterprise products.
• Prepare technical briefs to present to engineering review teams
• Engineer and refine system architectures to maximize efficiency, stability, effectiveness, supportability, and sustainability while providing actionable recommendations for internal process improvements.
• Perform first-level integration by installing test branches on physical lab hardware and validating that all installation documentation is executable.

You Have: 

• U.S Citizenship 
• Ability to obtain a DoD interim security clearance
• Ability to work on-site in North Charleston
• DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification
• 5+ years' experience in a systems engineer role, automating complex IT infrastructure
• Expert-level PowerShell automation for system installation, configuration, security hardening, and maintenance
• Experience with Microsoft Windows Server and Client Operating Systems
• Experience with Microsoft enterprise products: Exchange, SQL, SharePoint
• Ability to create and test virtualized environments (VMWare, OpenShift, Hyper-V, AWS)
• Knowledge of Linux/Windows OS and networking from a system design perspective
• Working knowledge and experience with Agile framework and Scrum
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable documentation and verbal briefings tailored for diverse audiences, ranging from end-users and peer engineers to executive leadership

Catch Federal is a high-touch recruiting agency that delivers end-to-end talent acquisition solutions for government agencies, prime contractors, and subcontractors. Headquartered in Charleston, SC, Catch brings decades of technical recruiting expertise to local and national clients and offers a full range of flexible solutions, including direct placement hiring, recruitment process outsourcing, contract, and contract-to-hire models. Catch specializes in the entire talent attraction lifecycle by sourcing and recruiting qualified candidates who are interview-ready, culturally aligned, and ready to make an immediate impact - learn how at catchfederal.com.

Catch Federal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.