Systems Engineer (VDI) in Charleston

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Job DescriptionJob Description

Forge Forward is searching for a Systems Engineer (VDI) to support a client in Charleston, SC. Must have a minimum seven (7) years of experience in systems engineering and support for IT and C4I systems. Candidates must hold an active Secret clearance which requires US citizenship. Those not meeting both of these requirements cannot be considered.

The Systems Engineer performs design, integration, testing, and sustainment of complex C4I systems. This role supports technical planning, requirements analysis, and system implementation to ensure operational effectiveness across multiple Navy and DoD platforms. Candidate will have privileged system access and must have CompTIA Security+ certification and ability to meet DoD Cybersecurity Workforce IAT Level II certification with an operating systems certificate (e.g. Linux+).

Functional Skills and Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage VDI environments (e.g. Azure, Citrix, VMware).
• Analyze system requirements and develop system architecture and design solutions.
• Lead integration and verification efforts for hardware and software components.
• Develop and execute detailed test procedures and troubleshooting system-level issues.
• Oversee system installations and technical support during deployment.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines to support configuration management, risk management, and quality assurance.
• Support documentation of ICDs, system specifications, and design artifacts.
• Lead administration of enterprise and tactical IT systems, including OS, virtualization, and networked services.
• Oversee implementation of RMF controls, STIG compliance, and continuous monitoring requirements.
• Maintain complex applications in VDI environments.
• Proficiency in automation and scripting using Ansible and other automation tools.
• Ability to coordinate with cybersecurity, network, and application teams to ensure system reliability and security.
• Ability to support system integration, fielding, and troubleshooting across geographically distributed environments.
• Expert knowledge of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, virtualization (VMware, ESXi), and domain architectures.

Required Skills:

• Seven (7) years of experience in systems engineering and support for IT and C4I systems.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree desired in engineering (e.g., network, electrical, mechanical, systems, etc.).
• CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent.
• Operating System Certificate (e.g., Linux+, Windows Server, CCNA, etc.).
• Candidates must be a US and hold an active SECRET clearance with a current SSBI/T5 investigation. TS/SCI desired.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with storage and backup solutions (e.g. NetApp, Rubrik).
• Experience with software-defined networking (e.g. NSX).
• Experience with HCI systems (e.g. VxRail).

Company DescriptionForge Forward is a trusted advisor in Management Consulting. Our name is new, but customers and partners know us from nearly 20 years of work and successful outcomes with Pivotal Insight and GDI. Forge Forward supports organizations throughout the business life cycle. Forge Forward teams leverage and optimize data and engineering to make informed and secure decisions for models, projects and budget cycles. Sustainability and Resiliency in Operations (ResOpsTM) factors long-term thinking and methodologies while addressing and solving today’s time-sensitive problems. Seasoned PMs mitigate risk and provide clients acquisition support to manage significant programs and tasks of significance and scope.Company DescriptionForge Forward is a trusted advisor in Management Consulting. Our name is new, but customers and partners know us from nearly 20 years of work and successful outcomes with Pivotal Insight and GDI. Forge Forward supports organizations throughout the business life cycle. Forge Forward teams leverage and optimize data and engineering to make informed and secure decisions for models, projects and budget cycles. Sustainability and Resiliency in Operations (ResOpsTM) factors long-term thinking and methodologies while addressing and solving today’s time-sensitive problems. Seasoned PMs mitigate risk and provide clients acquisition support to manage significant programs and tasks of significance and scope.

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