# Senior IT Systems Engineer (15.40) > OCT Consulting, LLC · Washington, United States · — · Posted 2026-04-22 **Salary:** USD 100,000–130,000 **Workplace:** on_site **Department:** 15.40 ## Description **Senior IT Systems Engineer** OCT Consulting is a business management and technology consulting firm that supports Federal Government clients. We provide consulting services in the areas of Strategy, Process Improvement, Change Management, Program and Project Management, Acquisition/Procurement, and Information Technology. **Responsibilities and Duties** OCT currently has an opening for a Senior IT Systems Engineer to work with our federal client. The client requires a Senior IT Systems Engineer to support the agency’s IT infrastructure at its Washington, DC headquarters. This role manages a hybrid environment consisting of on-premises Cisco networking, VMware Hypervisor with fewer than 50 servers, Microsoft Active Directory integrated with Azure Entra, and the M365 cloud platform supporting fewer than 150 users. **This position is contingent upon contract award.** **Day to day responsibilities include:** - Perform systems engineering and maintenance activities according to established standards across both on-premises and M365 environments. - Apply knowledge of information systems management principles including NIST guidelines and FISMA directives to ensure compliance. - Manage the M365 Entra ID environment with a focus on conditional access, MFA integration, and auditing. - Evaluate current IT systems architecture and configuration and recommend well researched and documented corrective actions. - Identify gaps in FISMA requirements implementation and propose remediation plans. - Apply knowledge of networking technologies including LAN, Microsoft Azure cloud environment, and wireless management in solutions implementation and troubleshooting. - Develop and implement STIG configuration baselines for servers and configure proactive monitoring and alerting for all critical IT resources. - Install, configure, test, and maintain servers, storage, and related networking equipment. - Develop disaster recovery strategies for critical systems and data as directed by the System Owner. - Implement patch management strategies and secure data according to established procedures; install firmware and security updates on servers, printers, and networking equipment. - Maintain configuration hygiene, mitigate vulnerabilities, document systems administration processes, and support the implementation of controls to meet FISMA requirements. - Evaluate and execute security compliance activities such as Endpoint Detection and Response policies and SCUBA compliance baselines to align with cybersecurity directives. - Provide written recommendations to the System Owner on systems operations priorities to drive operations improvements and identify dependencies. - Participate in special project team meetings to gather relevant systems requirements and support the integration of projects with IT operations. - Develop and maintain accurate systems operations documentation including standard operating procedures for recurring tasks. ## Requirements - Must be a U.S. Citizen. - Minimum six (6) continuous years of experience in IT systems engineering in a federal government environment. - Demonstrated hands-on experience with Microsoft M365 administration, Azure Entra ID (conditional access, MFA, auditing), and Active Directory. - Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and hybrid on premises/cloud environments. - Experience with Cisco networking technologies (routers, switches, firewalls) and VMware Hypervisor platform. - Proficiency with Linux and Windows Server operating system administration. - Experience developing and implementing STIG configuration baselines and SCUBA compliance baselines. - Strong knowledge of NIST guidelines, FISMA requirements, and federal IT governance frameworks. - Experience with patch management, vulnerability mitigation, and disaster recovery planning. - Proficiency with PowerShell scripting for systems administration tasks. - Experience managing endpoint detection and response (EDR) policies. - MCSE, Azure Administrator, VCP, CCNA, or equivalent systems/networking certification required. - Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field preferred; relevant IT certifications may be substituted for a formal degree. - Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance; background investigation will involve credit, fingerprint, and law enforcement agency checks. - Must work primarily onsite in SW, Washington, DC 20024; limited remote work may be authorized. ## Benefits OCT offers competitive compensation packages and a full suite of benefits which includes: - Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance - Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry leading provider with 3% employer contributions of the employee’s gross salary - Paid Time Off and Standard Government Holidays - Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefits - Training Benefits **Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000 yearly commensurate with experience, education, etc.** About OCT Consulting OCT Consulting LLC is a Small Business (SB) providing professional services and information technology solutions to the Federal government and commercial clients. Founded in 2013, we bring the agility of operations and a management team with a track record of leading successful engagements at major Federal government agencies. At OCT we believe in creating a work environment where employees can thrive based on their abilities, skills, and achievements. We are dedicated to providing career growth and professional development based on individual merit and fostering a workplace where everyone’s contributions are valued and recognized. ## Apply [Apply at OCT Consulting, LLC](https://apply.workable.com/oct-consulting-llc/j/725219C059/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)