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Lead Systems Engineer

MANTECHChantilly, Virginia🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 7, 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
Chantilly, Virginia, United States
SQLSQL ServerActive DirectoryDNSLESSMicrosoft OfficePKIVMware

Job Description

hackajob is collaborating with MANTECH to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Lead Systems Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA. The position is onsite.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Providing Tier III IT Systems support on a wide range of technologies, including: Microsoft Server; Microsoft Server based Applications such as Exchange, SQL, IIS, Certificate Services, DHCP, DNS, Active Directory, Group Policies; Microsoft Windows Desktop Operating Systems; Secure Printing technologies; VMware vCenter; and Horizon View
  • 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
  • Leading a team of experienced Systems Engineers and providing direction and guidance to less-experienced Systems Engineers
  • Investigating and resolving operational problems in conjunction with other engineering teams and technical personnel
  • Working on project teams responsible for engineering and packaging releases to integrate within the customer's production IT environment
  • Up to 10% local travel

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree and 9+ years of IT or related experience
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level III/8140 level expert Certification required, ex., SecurityX, CASP+, CISSP
  • DoD 8570 computing environment certification required within 6 months of hire, ex., AZ-802, VCP, or equivalent
  • Experience with Microsoft Windows 2016/2019/2022/2025 Servers; Microsoft Windows 10; ad ministering Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory, and workstation and server hardware; administering Microsoft Office 2010/2016; administering DNS, Group Policy, and PKI; administering vSphere or 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, or VMware products

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Proficient with Microsoft Windows systems, including DNS, Group Policy, Microsoft Exchange on-prem, and Microsoft SQL server
  • Working knowledge of applying security best practices from DISA and/or vendors
  • Basic systems infrastructure and hardware experience
  • Basic networking experience
  • Experience with deploying workstations and Thin/Zero clients
  • Scripting experience or willingness to learn

Clearance Requirements:

  • Must have a current or active Top Secret clearance and be open to a polygraph

Physical Requirements:

  • The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.

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