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Systems Engineer Expert.

Systems Administration & Operations Full-Time

Systems Engineer Expert: our view in 3 lines...

  • The Role:This role is for an experienced systems engineer supporting enterprise networks, data streams, cloud environments, and security controls in a federal setting.
  • The Person:The person will integrate and manage data streams, troubleshoot data feeds and system performance, analyze network and log data, automate tasks, and support security hardening, PKI, STIG compliance, and virtualization.
  • Requirements:The ideal candidate has an active TS/SCI with Full Polygraph, eleven years of relevant experience, a related Bachelor’s Degree, AWS Certified Security Specialty, Splunk, Python, ShellScript, Ansible, and cloud security controls.

About the role

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Systems Engineer - Expert: $230,000.00 - $240,000.00 

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided.  Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

 

Systems Engineer - Expert Responsibilities Include: 

  • Integrate and manage diverse data streams across enterprise networks and systems.

  • Configure, operate, and troubleshoot data transfer tools such as NiFi and Cribl.

  • Establish and maintain data standards for IT and service delivery data sets, streams, and feeds.

  • Analyze complex networks, systems, and log data from network components and operating systems.

  • Monitor, manage, and resolve issues affecting data feeds, network visibility, and system performance.

  • Support environments with shared networks, multiple security enclaves, and complex access requirements.

  • Use Splunk to collect, analyze, correlate, and investigate operational and security data.

  • Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python, ShellScript, Ansible, or similar tools.

  • Implement SecDevOps practices and cloud security controls across AWS, Azure, private cloud, and hybrid-cloud environments.

  • Support PKI implementation, STIG compliance, vulnerability management, and security hardening efforts.

  • Engineer and support virtualized environments, including VDI and VMware platforms.

  • Provide systems engineering and network analysis expertise to improve reliability, security, and operational performance.

 

Systems Engineer - Expert Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested: 

  • Active TS/SCI with Full Polygraph 

  • A minimum of eleven (11) years of relevant experience 

  • Must have a Bachelors' Degree in a related field of study, Masters Degree is preferred. 

  • Must be a AWS Certified Security Specialty

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  • Experience integrating diverse data streams and data transfer tools (Ex: NiFi, Cribl, etc)

  • Experience in analyzing complex networks and systems, and log data from various network components and operating systems

  • Knowledge of the complex environment involving shared networks and multiple security enclaves

  • Systems Engineering with network analyst\engineering background 

  • Ability to manage and troubleshoot data feeds, Splunk familiarization, Python

  • Security Development and Operations (SecDevOps)

  • Expertise with the following: 

    • Splunk

    • Scripting tools to include Python, ShellScript, or Ansible

    • Cloud security controls and implementation

    • PKI implementation

    • STIG compliance and vulnerability management

    • Virtualization experience (VDI & VMWare)

    • Public, private and hybrid Cloud experience (AWS, Microsoft Azure, etc.)

  • Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

 

 

Company Information:

Cherokee Preting (Preting) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about Preting, visit cherokee-federal.com.

 

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

 

Similar searchable job titles:

  • Systems Administrator

  • DevOps Engineer

  • Systems Integrator

  • Infrastructure Engineer

 

Keywords:

  • Microsoft Azure

  • Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

  • Windows Server

  • Troubleshooting skills

  • Microsoft Defender

 

Legal Disclaimer: Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit cherokee-federal.com/careers for information regarding our Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Statement, and Accommodation request.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

 

As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen AND an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

 

 

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Published August 25, 2026
Location Herndon, VA
Job Type Full-Time