**Overview** SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER | TIER III (MIELS): Bowhead is seeking Senior Systems Engineers to support a customer in Stafford, VA. Support for the contract will consist of program management; logistics; asset management; engineering; customer service; research and development of new capabilities; test and evaluation; manpower, training, and personnel; new equipment fielding and training; financial management; information assurance; cybersecurity; and 24X7 enterprise services operations and sustainment. **Responsibilities** + Provide advanced technical support and troubleshooting for complex system issues both on prem and in the cloud. + Resolve escalated technical problems that Tier I and Tier II support teams are unable to solve. + Administer, configure, and maintain complex systems, including servers, networks, and databases. + Perform in-depth diagnostics and analysis to identify root causes of issues across systems and applications. + Manage and maintain virtualized environments, including VMware or Hyper-V platforms. + Implement and manage security measures to comply with DoD/IC policies and regulations. + Install, configure, and maintain operating systems, software, and hardware for critical infrastructure. + Develop and implement automation tools to streamline system administration tasks. + Perform regular system performance tuning and capacity planning to ensure optimal performance. + Oversee and support system backups, disaster recovery, and business continuity procedures. + Coordinate system upgrades, patches, and maintenance to minimize downtime and risk. + Collaborate with network engineers, developers, and other teams to troubleshoot and resolve cross-functional issues. + Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps. + Mentor and provide guidance to Tier I and Tier II staff on complex technical issues. + Implement and manage system monitoring tools to proactively detect and resolve issues. + Assist with evaluating and recommending new technologies, tools, and processes to improve system reliability and efficiency. + Ensure compliance with industry standards, security policies, and regulatory requirements for all systems. **Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or related field. + Eight (8+) years of management experience (site lead only) + Seven (7+) years systems engineering experience. + Four (4+) years of experience supporting and sustaining DoD cyberspace programs. + Cloud certified. + DoD 8570 / 8140 compliance or information assurance certification commensurate with technical objectives and services required. + Preferred: 10+ years of experience supporting cyberspace capability development. + Preferred: 5+ years of experience with Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) adversary detection, intrusion forensics, and network recovery hardware / software. + Preferred: Subject matter expert with DoD cyber protection team tools, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) + Preferred: Active CISP + Preferred: Master’s degree in information systems management or related field. Physical Demands: + Must be able to lift 25 pounds + Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time + Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED:Must currently hold a security clearance at theTop Secret/SCI level with Counter Intelligence Polygraph. US Citizenship is a requirement for Top Secret clearance at this location. \#LI-KC1 Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification. Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes. UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/AA/M/F/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCPhere (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) . All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com, and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance (https://uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/). The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs. **Join our Talent Community!** Join our Talent Community (https://talentconnect.uicalaska.com/government-services/talentcommunity) to receive updates on new opportunities and future events. **ID** _2025-22489_ **Category** _Acquisition/Inventory/Purchasing Support_ **Location : Location** _US-VA-Quantico_ **Minimum Clearance Required** _Top Secret/SCI_ **Travel Requirement** _N/A_