Job description
Location: Multiple Locations
Required Clearance: Top Secret
Certifications : DoD 8140 certifications
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field.
Required Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in planning, managing, and directing complex IT projects and operations of similar size and scope.
Position Description:
PingWind is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Senior Systems Engineer to be responsible for the design, implementation, integration, and maintenance of complex IT systems to support organizational objectives. This role requires advanced technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead projects and mentor junior engineers. The Senior Systems Engineer ensures system reliability, scalability, security, and performance while aligning with business and mission requirements.
Primary Responsibilities:
Typical Responsibilities/Tasks:
Develop, design, and implement enterprise-level systems, networks, and infrastructure solutions.
Evaluate system requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Ensure scalability, security, and performance of system designs.
Install, configure, and integrate operating systems, applications, and system tools.
Coordinate system upgrades, migrations, and deployments with minimal downtime.
Automate processes and workflows to improve efficiency and reduce risk.
Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across environments.
Ensure systems comply with security standards, policies, and best practices.
Work with cross-functional teams including software engineers, network engineers, cybersecurity, and project managers.
Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior engineers and staff.
Lead system-related projects from requirements gathering to delivery.
Create and maintain system documentation, diagrams, and runbooks.
Ensure compliance with industry regulations, cybersecurity standards, and organizational policies.
Participate in audits, risk assessments, and disaster recovery planning.
Required Qualifications
DoD 8140 Certification
Desired Qualifications
Master’s Degree
About PingWind
PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. www.PingWind.com
Our benefits include:
Eleven Federal Holidays
Paid Time Off accrued each pay period
Parental Leave
Three medical plan choices with generous employer contribution
Dental and Vision Insurance
Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
401k with competitive matching and vesting schedule
Continuing education assistance
Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
Medical, Dependent Care and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness benefits include Calm Health app and WellHub gym subsidy (formerly GymPass)
529 College Savings Plan
Legal Insurance
Pet Insurance
Veterans are encouraged to apply
PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.
Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.