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Senior Systems Engineer with Security Clearance
VTGReston, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 15 Jul 2026
Quick Overview
Salary
$165k - $215k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
Overview VTG is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to strategically safeguard critical national security interests by leveraging advanced systems intelligence and precision-targeted cyber capabilities. What will you do? * We are seeking a System Engineer/Administrator with knowledge of Linux responsible for effective installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure.
* This individual is accountable for Linux, and application-based system services and developer-based applications that support the infrastructure.
* Responsibilities on these systems include operations and support, troubleshooting, configurations, installation, maintenance, and research to ensure continual operation. Do you have what it takes? * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field (equivalent military training may be considered)
* 16 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, network exploitation, or related fields. * An active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
* Must be able to travel up to 10% CONUS. Pay Range: VTG's estimated starting pay range is $165,000 - $215,000 annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.
* This individual is accountable for Linux, and application-based system services and developer-based applications that support the infrastructure.
* Responsibilities on these systems include operations and support, troubleshooting, configurations, installation, maintenance, and research to ensure continual operation. Do you have what it takes? * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field (equivalent military training may be considered)
* 16 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, network exploitation, or related fields. * An active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
* Must be able to travel up to 10% CONUS. Pay Range: VTG's estimated starting pay range is $165,000 - $215,000 annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.
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