Principal Systems Engineer

Responsibilities

• Provide phone support with customers to resolve issues pertaining to future releases of IMIS and current releases.
• Run vulnerability assessments and STIGS/SCAP to add additional security controls and reduce the attack surface of operating systems and network equipment.
• Recommend and evaluate hardware based on customer needs, ensuring no unwanted features such as wireless communication.
• Make adjustments to operating systems and COTS software to support configuration management and installation.
• Create tools to secure operating systems and applications, and develop packages for installation, removal, setup, and checks.
• Research latest CVEs for software and hardware used by the customer, and document OS patches and CVEs.
• Run vulnerability assessments of lab systems and hardware, updating custom STIG tools and adding further security controls.
• Make recommendations to improve security, performance, and redundancy, and act on approved recommendations.
• Create network environments for testing and troubleshoot network issues at the systems and field level.
• Configure routing protocols in lab environments on physical and virtual switches, firewalls, and routers.
• Contribute to the completion of major engineering programs and projects, developing solutions to complex engineering problems.
• Perform highly complex systems design, development, integration, modeling, simulation, and analysis from start to finish.
• Oversee infrastructure installation, configuration, testing, and maintenance of operating systems, application software, and system management tools.
• Provide continual maintenance and highly complex solutions for security, backup, and redundancy.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for processes and procedures related to engineering projects.
• Maintain current knowledge of rapidly changing technology and work with management to evolve processes.
• Serve as team lead, coach, and guide less experienced professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related IT field.
• 8+ years of related experience (additional years considered in lieu of degree).
• Experience managing and executing GitLab repositories.
• Experience with FIPS 140-2, Common Criteria, JSIG processes, and STIG processes.
• Experience with Cisco ASA, switching, routing, and configuration.
• Experience with Unix, Linux, Oracle Solaris, and LDAP integration security.
• Secret clearance required.
• Certification in Sec+ CE or 8140 equivalent.

Location & Work Conditions

• Onsite in Bossier City, LA; travel 10-25% of the time.
• Standard 40‑hour work week.
• Telecommuting options: onsite work only.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match.
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and other leave options (vacation, sick, personal, holidays, paid parental leave, military, bereavement, jury duty).
• Professional growth opportunities, including paid education and certifications.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.