Job description

Shape the future of defense with MANTECH! Join a team dedicated to safeguarding our nation through advanced tech and innovative solutions. Since 1968, we’ve been a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, delivering cutting-edge projects that make a real impact. Dive into exciting opportunities in Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and more. Propel your career forward and be part of something extraordinary. Your journey starts now—protect and innovate with MANTECH! 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 • Must possess demonstrated leadership experience, including supervision of staff, and accountability for team deliverables • 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. The projected compensation range for this position is $128,000.00-$214,400.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections. MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Lead Systems Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA. The position is onsite.
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
Bachelor’s degree and 9+ years of IT or related experience
Must possess demonstrated leadership experience, including supervision of staff, and accountability for team deliverables
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
Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Systems, HP SANs, or VMware products
Must have a current or active Top Secret clearance and be open to a polygraph
MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.

Nice-to-haves

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

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