Sentinel Blue · 23 hours ago
Systems Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$90K/yr - $120K/yr
2+ years expSentinel Blue is looking for a Systems Engineer to join their Platforms Team. This role involves designing, configuring, maintaining, and validating IT systems to ensure they are secure, reliable, and compliant with operational requirements.
Cloud SecurityCyber SecurityIT Management
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, deploy, configure, and maintain secure, reliable systems across client and internal environments, including servers, endpoints, identity platforms, and cloud services
Operate and support production systems by troubleshooting and resolving infrastructure, platform, and endpoint issues, collaborating and escalating as necessary to meet service and security expectations
Review, validate, and maintain system configurations (e.g., identity and access management, logging and monitoring, encryption, network segmentation, endpoint protection, backup and recovery) to ensure alignment with security, operational, and compliance requirements
Implement and maintain system hardening standards, configuration baselines, patching processes, and lifecycle management practices
Contribute to the execution and continuous improvement of Platforms Team objectives, including system reliability, scalability, and sustainability
Communicate clearly and effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders via written and verbal channels to explain system behavior, proposed changes, risks, and remediation actions
Develop and maintain accurate system documentation, diagrams, runbooks, and standard operating procedures that support operational consistency and audit readiness
Support the development and maintenance of internal tooling, templates, and repeatable build processes to improve system consistency, efficiency, and security posture
Qualification
Required
U.S. citizenship – by nature of our work with the defense industry, all employees must be eligible for a Secret clearance
2–5 years of experience in systems engineering, systems administration, IT infrastructure, or a related technical role
Hands-on experience managing Windows and/or Linux systems in professional environments
Working knowledge of identity and access management, endpoint protection, logging and monitoring, vulnerability management, segmentation, and backup/recovery strategies
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and implement reliable, well-documented solutions
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Ability to work independently, manage multiple client tasks, and follow structured workflows to drive technical work to completion
Proficiency with at least one scripting or programming language
CompTIA Security+ certification is required in the first 6 months of hire
Preferred
Professional certifications such as Security+, CySA+, Microsoft Azure Administrator, or other Azure certifications
Experience working in a multi-client consulting or managed services environment
Familiarity with Azure, Azure Government, Microsoft 365, and Office 365 GCC High environments
Practical understanding of system security concepts such as least privilege, RBAC, audit logging, configuration baselines, change management, and endpoint hardening
Experience supporting cloud-first or hybrid infrastructure environments
Working knowledge of a security and compliance framework such as NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, NIST 800-171, CMMC, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, or SOC 2
Experience in a professional role, supporting technical discussions, troubleshooting, or remediation activities
Strong interest in continuing professional growth toward senior systems engineering or platform engineering roles
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or equivalent work experience
Benefits
Fully paid individual healthcare, vision and dental insurance for the employee.
Paid certification and training opportunities.
Three weeks of paid vacation + 10 paid holidays.
A supportive environment with a focus on keeping healthy work-life balance.
Retirement benefit (401k) with company match.
Company
Sentinel Blue
Sentinel Blue is a cybersecurity company that offers extensive managed IT, cloud, and cybersecurity solutions to SMEs.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Andy Sauer
Partner & CISO
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