Forge Forward is searching for a Senior Systems Engineer to support a client in Charleston, SC. This is on‑site position which will require a daily commute to North Charleston. Candidates applying must be a US citizen with a minimum active Secret clearance. Those not meeting both of these requirements cannot be considered.Responsible for the engineering, hardening, baseline enforcement, and lifecycle management of enterprise Windows, Linux, virtualization, and endpoint management platforms while serving as a technical authority for vulnerability assessment, remediation, and RMF compliance. This is a hands‑on, senior‑level engineering role requiring extensive experience supporting enterprise IT and C4I systems in secure DoD environments. The candidate must be capable of independently troubleshooting complex system issues, leading vulnerability remediation efforts, and ensuring compliance with DoD, Navy, and DISA cybersecurity requirements.Functional Responsibilities Engineer, administer, and secure enterprise Windows and RHEL systemsMaintain and enforce baseline configurationsAdminister and optimize VMware vSphere / ESXi / vCenter environmentsSupport VDI infrastructureManage Active Directory and Group Policy Objects (GPOs)Develop and maintain automation using: PowerShell, Bash / Linux scripting, AnsibleServe as subject matter expert for ACAS scanning and analysisLead system‑level vulnerability remediation efforts to closureImplement and manage endpoint security solutions: Trellix / HBSS / ESSSupport RMF activities, including control validation, POA&M development, and continuous monitoringEnsure compliance with DISA STIGs, DoD policies, and Navy cybersecurity requirementsProvide limited support for Brocade switches (firmware, baselines)Troubleshoot systems in lab and production environmentsParticipate in technical reviews, change management, and engineering boardsProduce and review technical documentation including implementation plans, test results, and technical reportsCoordinate and knowledge‑share within a multi‑disciplinary engineering teamRequired Skills Seven (7) years of experience with C4I systems with specific focus on systems engineering and cybersecurity supportBachelor's degree in IT or related technical field desiredCompTIA Security+ certificateDoD Cybersecurity Workforce IAT Level IICandidates must be a US citizen and hold an active SECRET clearance with a current SSBI/T5 investigation, TS/SCI desiredDesired Skills Experience supporting Navy C4I environmentsVMware, Microsoft, or Linux enterprise certificationsExperience supporting classified environments with privileged accessAbility to automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or AnsibleStrong understanding of DevSecOps principlesProficiency in scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell)Experience with CI/CD tools and automation platformsFamiliarity with containerization and cloud securityExcellent communication and collaboration skillsFamiliarity with Navy cloud and automation platformsGit repository managementKnowledge of FRCB deployment requirements#J-18808-Ljbffr