IT Systems Engineer
The IT Systems Engineer at Confidential Client supports the APEX program by assisting in the design, integration, testing, and documentation of secure, modern IT infrastructure within a government-grade environment. This entry-level role involves collaboration with senior engineers to develop and maintain the Digital Engineering Ecosystem architecture, ensuring compliance with security and configuration management standards while gaining exposure to systems engineering tools and methodologies.
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Role Overview
This entry-level IT Systems Engineer role supports a confidential client’s program-level Digital Engineering Ecosystem (DEE). You will assist senior engineers in designing, integrating, testing, documenting, and sustaining the program IT baseline—gaining hands-on exposure to virtualization, cloud, MBSE tools, requirement management (DOORS), and standard systems‑engineering activities. This is an on-site position in Melbourne, FL and requires an active or recent US Government Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.
Key Responsibilities
- Support development of IT technical baseline and system design (planning → design → integration → testing → production release → sustainment)
- Assist in delivering Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) artifacts
- Help define, trace, allocate, and manage IT technical requirements through the lifecycle
- Contribute to DEE architecture updates to ensure stakeholder access to program authoritative sources of truth (data & models)
- Participate on project teams to design and implement secure OS, network, and COTS software solutions
- Support basic risk assessments and document recommended upgrades
- Support configuration management (hardware, software, firmware) and Infrastructure Configuration Control Board processes
- Maintain antivirus/signature currency and conduct automated system scans
- Work with IT Asset Management to track hardware and software inventories, backups, disaster recovery, and patch compliance
- Execute test plans, trace requirements, and record verification results
- Create simple architecture diagrams and assist with MBSE/DOORS artifacts
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in STEM or Business and ~2 years relevant experience, OR Master’s degree with 0 years (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- 0–3 years IT or Systems Engineering experience (including internships/co‑ops)
- Hands-on exposure to IT infrastructure, virtualization, or cloud platforms (academic or lab work acceptable)
- Active US Government Secret clearance (or active within last 24 months) and ability to obtain Top Secret
- U.S. citizenship (required for cleared roles)
- Strong written & verbal communication, teamwork, and eagerness to learn
Preferred / Helpful Skills
- Familiarity with hypervisors (VMware, Hyper‑V) and virtual networking
- Data-center basics: rack-mount hardware, power/cooling, backup concepts
- Exposure to AWS, Azure, or GCP (IaaS/PaaS)
- Networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, firewalls
- Windows Server and Linux (RHEL/CentOS) administration experience
- Basic scripting/automation: PowerShell, Bash, or Python
- Familiarity with MBSE tools (Cameo, Orbus) and DOORS for requirements traceability
Security & Citizenship
- Must have active US Government Secret (or recent within 24 months) and be able to obtain Top‑Secret as required by program
- U.S. citizenship required for government‑cleared positions
Compensation & Benefits
- Primary salary range: $79,300 — $118,900 per year
- Pay is determined by factors including role scope, experience, education, and market conditions
- May be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary and/or annual bonuses depending on role
- Benefits may include health insurance, life/disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid holidays, and PTO (varies by role and client)
Location & Worksite
- This position will be filled on site in Melbourne, FL (worksite is not remote)
- On-site presence is required to meet program and security needs
Additional Information & Compliance
- This posting follows applicable U.S. hiring laws for positions located in Florida. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; if you need assistance during the hiring process, notify Careertakes.
- Applicants may receive access to other matched roles via Careertakes; final hiring decisions are made by the confidential client.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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