Technical Lead SME

22nd Century Technologies, Inc. (TSCTI)

Washington, DC
1 day ago

Contractor
Full-time

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Skills

Cloud Computingunmatched
Computer Serversunmatched
Enterprise Protectionunmatched
High Availabilityunmatched
Internet Securityunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Microsoft Product Familyunmatched
Microsoft Windows Serverunmatched
Microsoft Windows System Administrationunmatched
Operations Researchunmatched
Server Supportunmatched
Software Engineeringunmatched
Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
Systems Engineeringunmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
Virtualizationunmatched

Description

Security Clearance: Top Secret

Job Description:

The Server Systems Engineer Lead is responsible for the design, administration, optimization, and security of enterprise server infrastructure supporting mission-critical academic, defense, and research operations.
This role leads server engineering initiatives across physical, virtual, and cloud-connected environments while ensuring high availability, scalability, performance, and cybersecurity compliance.
The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Windows Server administration, virtualization, enterprise storage, identity integration with Microsoft Entra ID, and enterprise cloud platforms including Microsoft 365 or Office 365 within highly regulated environments.

Job Responsibilities

Lead the architecture, deployment, and maintenance of enterprise server infrastructure.
Administer and support: Windows Server environments
Virtualized infrastructure
Hybrid cloud-connected systems
Enterprise messaging and collaboration services
Manage and support: Microsoft 365
Office 365
Exchange Online
Teams
SharePoint Online
OneDrive administration
Manage identity and access integration using: Active Directory
Microsoft Entra ID
Group Policy
Conditional Access
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Oversee server lifecycle management including: Provisioning
Patching
Hardening
Monitoring
Backup and disaster recovery
Maintain high-availability systems and ensure maximum uptime for critical services.
Configure and manage virtualization platforms such as: VMware
Hyper-V
Nutanix
Support enterprise storage and backup infrastructure.
Implement cybersecurity best practices including: Server hardening
Vulnerability remediation
Access control management
Audit compliance
Monitor infrastructure performance and troubleshoot complex server-side issues.
Develop automation scripts using PowerShell and enterprise automation tools.
Support data center operations, maintenance windows, and infrastructure upgrades.
Collaborate with cybersecurity, networking, and application teams on infrastructure
initiatives.
Create and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and disaster recovery plans.
Lead junior engineers and infrastructure modernization projects.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Washington, DC
Job Type	Contractor, Full-time
Company Size	501 - 1000
Year Founded	1997
Headquarters	McLean, VA, US
Website	https://www.tscti.com/

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
10+ years of enterprise server administration or systems engineering experience.
Strong expertise with: Windows Server
Active Directory
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft 365
Office 365
VMware or Hyper-V
Experience with: Exchange Online
SharePoint Online
Teams Administration
DNS, DHCP, Group Policy
Server virtualization
Enterprise backup systems
Storage infrastructure
Patch management systems
Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, DISA STIGs, and server hardening standards.
Strong PowerShell scripting and automation experience.
Strong troubleshooting and infrastructure optimization skills.

Required Certifications:

DoD 8570 / 8140 IAT Level III Certification
One or more of the following Computing Environment (CE) Certifications: Microsoft
Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
Azure Solutions Architect Expert
VMware Certified Professional (VCP)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in government, military, higher education, or defense environments.
Familiarity with: Azure infrastructure
Hybrid cloud environments
Zero Trust architecture
SIEM monitoring platforms
Infrastructure automation tools
Leadership Expectations:
Provide technical leadership for enterprise server operations.
Lead infrastructure modernization and capacity planning initiatives.
Mentor engineering staff and establish operational best practices.
Coordinate cross-functional projects involving systems, security, and networking teams.
Ensure infrastructure compliance with federal cybersecurity and defense standards.

About Company

22nd Century Technologies, Inc. (TSCTI) is one of the fastest-growing IT services integrators and workforce solutions providers in the United States. Founded in 1997, TSCTI is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) with a workforce of over 6,000 professionals, including more than 600 cybersecurity subject matter experts (SMEs), supporting clients across all 50 U.S. states, Canada, and Mexico.

Headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, and McLean, Virginia, TSCTI operates through 14 offices nationwide. Our commitment to quality, security, and operational excellence is reflected in our adherence to industry-leading standards and certified mature processes, including CMMI Level 3 for Development and Services, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001.

With a strong focus on the public sector, TSCTI currently supports 14 of the 15 Federal Executive Departments, 37 additional federal agencies, all 50 state governments, more than 115 local government agencies, and 37 school districts. Over the past three years, we have significantly expanded our commercial footprint and now serve more than 80 Fortune 500 and commercial clients.

Recognized by Forbes as one of the “Best Companies to Work For,” 22nd Century Technologies consistently exceeds client expectations through a customer-centric approach, delivering exceptional talent and innovative solutions while fostering a culture that motivates, values, and empowers its employees.

https://www.tscti.com/current-openings