Principal Systems Engineer at ManTech

Secure our Nation, Ignite your Future

Become an integral part of a diverse team while working at an Industry Leading Organization, where our employees come first. At ManTech International Corporation, you’ll help protect our national security while working on innovative projects that offer opportunities for advancement.

Currently, ManTech is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Principal Systems Engineer to join our team in San Diego, CA.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing Tier III IT Systems support on a wide range of technologies, including: VMware  vCenter, Horizon View, Site Recovery Manager, HPAC Secure Printing, HP Blade Servers, HP SANs, Certificate Services, DHCP, DNS, Active Directory, Group Policies and Microsoft Windows Operating Systems

• 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

• Providing direction and guidance to less-experienced Systems Engineers

• Investigating and resolving operational problems in conjunction with other engineering and technical personnel

• Working on project teams responsible for engineering and packaging releases to integrate within the customer’s production IT environment

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of related experience

• DoD 8570 IAT Level III Certification required

• DoD 8570 Computing Environment Certification required within 6 months of hire; MCSA, VCP, or equivalent

• Experience with Microsoft Windows 2008/2012/2016/2019 Servers; Microsoft Windows 10; administering Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory, and workstation and server hardware; administering Microsoft Office 2010/2016; administering DNS, Group Policy, and PKI; administering vSphere, 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, VMware products

• Must be open to up to 10% local travel within the state of CA

Preferred Qualifications:

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Windows systems, including DNS, Group Policy, and PKI

• Good working knowledge of applying security best practices from DISA and/or vendors.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Basic networking

• Experience with deploying workstations and Thin/Zero clients

• Experience using a Service Desk ticketing system, such as Remedy or ServiceNow

• ITIL Foundations certification

• Scripting experience or willingness to learn

 Security Clearance Requirements:

• US Citizenship required and active TS/SCI clearance adjudicated within the last 6 years

• Candidate must be open to CI poly.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.

• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office equipment, etc.

• The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

The projected compensation range for this position is $121,800-$204,100. 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 it’s 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.

For all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws, employment with the company is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license. The applicant will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. ManTech may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code may require authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis alone.