Systems Engineer

Arlington, VA


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Type: Contract

Category: Engineer

Industry: Government

Reference ID: JN -082026-108401

Date Posted: 08/26/2026

Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/wJqEa4


Description:

On-site in Arlington, VA

 

Our client seeks a senior Systems Engineer to perform advanced installation, operation, integration, and troubleshooting to maintain stable IT system operations. The role designs and oversees upgrades and new implementations while coordinating with cyber security. It manages Tier III upgrades and troubleshooting across networking, systems, and storage, and optimizes core network services and routing. The position integrates enterprise, regional, and local systems to sustain current operations and lead recovery when required.

 

Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen with an active Top Secret clearance. Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

 

Rate: $38.00 to $43.00/hr. w2

JN -082026-108401


Responsibilities:
  • Perform advanced systems installation, operation, integration, and troubleshooting to maintain IT system performance.
  • Design and oversee upgrades and new installs of IT systems and services with coordination from Cyber Security specialists.
  • Execute Tier III upgrades of networking, IT systems, and storage networking.
  • Conduct Tier III troubleshooting, optimization, and performance management of IP, DNS, DHCP, and routing protocols.
  • Integrate enterprise, regional, and local IT systems to sustain current operations or oversee their recovery.

Experience Requirements:
  • Ten or more years of IT experience covering IPv6, EIGRP, BGP, VLANs, VPNs, and NAT.
  • Proven experience with Tier III operational support, upgrades, and performance optimization across network and system domains.
  • Background coordinating with cyber security for secure design and change implementation.

Education Requirements:
  • Must possess one or more of: Cisco CCNP, Cisco CCDP, Microsoft MTA, Microsoft MCSA, or Microsoft MCTS.

Recruitment Transparency Notice
 
Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (noreply@eliassen.com, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
 

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact fraud@eliassen.com.

 
About Eliassen Group:
 
Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.
 
Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.
 
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