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Senior Systems Infrastructure Engineer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Chantilly, VA - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 180000 - 210000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
1 October 2026 (14 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
29 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
About the Organization
Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. We are a solution-driven company delivering data insights and technology solutions to customers with missions critical to U.S. national interests. Were looking for thoughtful skilled professionals who thrive as trusted partners building technology-agnostic solutions and want to apply their talents supporting customers with difficult and important mission sets.
About the Role
Redhorse transforms the way government uses data and technology. To support this mission we are seeking a Senior Systems Infrastructure Engineer to support a critical Sponsor office responsible for building operating and securing hybrid-cloud mission infrastructure and services.
In this role you will play a key part in maintaining an enterprise ecosystem hosting dozens of Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) Government off-the-shelf (GOTS) and custom applications alongside a large-scale data lake. Operating across on-premises data centers and commercial cloud (AWS) environments you will lead complex engineering initiatives deliver Tier 2 through Tier 4 problem resolution maintain rigorous security baselines (DISA STIGs) and ensure continuous mission availability.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and perform systems engineering efforts across Windows and Linux servers workstations storage platforms and virtualization environments.
- Provide in-depth Tier 2 through Tier 4 engineering support root-cause troubleshooting and problem resolution for mission technology products and applications in a 24/7 environment.
- Perform engineering configuration and Tier 3/4 maintenance of virtualization infrastructure including VMware vCenter VMware NSX-T virtual servers virtual desktops and automation solutions.
- Build configure and maintain Windows servers in Amazon Web Services (AWS) and on-premises environments ensuring Windows Group Policy and configuration standards align with Sponsor security posture.
- Operate administer and maintain core enterprise services including Active Directory Domain Name System (DNS) Distributed File System (DFS) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
- Perform data center management operations including physical capacity planning hardware racking/stacking commissioning cabling/circuit labeling inventory tracking decommissioning and secure hardware destruction.
- Coordinate engineering projects by performing technical risk assessments de-conflicting implementation schedules and resolving technical challenges across stakeholder teams.
- Gather and analyze performance capacity and utilization metrics across infrastructure components proactively alerting the Sponsor when operational thresholds are reached.
- Manage service requests system changes and incident lifecycle tracking using ServiceNow.
Required Experience/Clearance
- Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance with polygraph required.
- 5 years of progressive experience in systems engineering infrastructure operations and multi-tier support in federal or enterprise environments.
- Demonstrated experience providing in-depth Tier 2 through Tier 4 support and complex problem resolution for enterprise technology products and applications.
- Demonstrated engineering experience leading and supporting Linux servers and workstations.
- Hands-on experience performing configuration deployment and administration of VMware vCenter and VMware NSX-T.
- Demonstrated experience operating and maintaining Active Directory DNS DFS and DHCP services.
- Proven track record implementing and maintaining Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) in accordance with government security posture.
- Hands-on experience monitoring maintaining and securing infrastructure using Splunk CheckMK / Checkmk McAfee ePO and BitLocker.
- Demonstrated experience managing infrastructure requirements changes and incidents using ServiceNow.
- Demonstrated experience leading technical risk assessments implementation coordination and resolving engineering conflicts across cross-functional teams.
Desire Experience
We encourage all candidates who meet the basic requirements to apply even if you do not have any of the following experience:
- Hands-on administration and engineering experience with Rocky Linux.
- Experience building deploying and optimizing virtual desktops using VMware Horizon VDI.
- Experience creating and presenting technical architecture and system documentation briefings to government review and approval boards.
- Prior experience serving in an Engineering Lead or Team Lead capacity for large IT modernization projects.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating scheduling and deconflicting complex IT engineering deliverables.
- Familiarity with Center for Internet Security (CIS) Benchmarks and automated compliance auditing.
- Experience executing Sponsor accountable property management chain of custody and property destruction processes for network encryption devices and hardware.
- Experience spanning Tier 1 through Tier 4 full lifecycle incident management and systems troubleshooting.
$180000 - $210000 a year
The salary range provided for this position represents the anticipated base salary for successful candidates. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including relevant experience education certifications skills security clearance level geographic location market conditions and internal addition to base salary eligible employees may participate in Redhorses comprehensive benefits programs and may be eligible for performance-based or other incentive compensation where applicable.
Redhorse Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status disability or any other protected class.
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Redhorse Corporation shall in its discretion modify or adjust the position to meet Redhorses changing job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Redhorses sole discretion.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
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Senior IC
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