Firmware engineer Jobs in Honolulu, HI

Job Description

Overview

Empower Mission Success in the Pacific: Join SOSi as a Systems Engineer in Honolulu!

SOSi is on the hunt for a forward-thinking Senior Systems Engineer to help shape the future of Command and Control (C2) IT solutions at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam. You’ll be part of a high-impact team supporting over 5,000 users across the Pacific theater, solving complex technical challenges that drive mission-critical operations.

In this role, you’ll lead the charge in developing and maintaining a robust enterprise infrastructure and private cloud platform. You’ll collaborate with senior DoD personnel, deliver executive-level briefings, and ensure compliance with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) and Data Centric Security Principles.

If you're ready to innovate at the edge of defense technology and make a real-world impact, this is your moment!

Essential Job Duties

• Assess, design, and roadmap development for the implementation or integration of ZTA solutions.
• Assess, design, and roadmap development for the implementation or integration of Data Centric Security solutions.
• Contribute, provide technical recommendations, and attend briefings or information sharing forums, with our customer and the leadership, in support of ZTA initiatives and new capabilities.
• Interact with vendors, other agencies, and Coalition Partners on behalf of the program.
• Lead complex technical projects including upgrades, system integrations, and other installations in support of existing Enterprise capabilities.
• Provide mentorship for Systems Operations personnel in administration principles and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex problems.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant hardware and software applications as assigned.
• Reviews work efforts/implementations and contributes to analysis, After-Action-Reports (AAR). Regularly collects and summarizes pertinent network-related accomplishments, issues, and concerns. Completes activity reports in accordance with contract requirements.
• Ensures compliance of custody and ownership of Government equipment and related components.
• Participates in related solution technologies and special projects, as required.
• Interface with team leads and team members to collect, develop, document, and submit status updates via a Weekly Activity Report (WAR).

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• An Active in-scope TOP SECRET clearance with SCI Eligibility and US Passport.
• Bachelors degree in IT, Information Systems, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering or similar and 5+ years of experience, or 9+ years of experience in enterprise IT systems engineering and operations involving complex classified DoD environments and mandatory security controls (e.g., STIGs).
• 5+ years implementation and support in server administration. Extensive experience with Microsoft or Linux enterprise services portfolio (Exchange, Active Directory, DNS/BIND, DHCP, SQL, etc).
• DoD 8570 IAT-II compliant (Security+ CE, CCNA, CND, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP).
• Server Administration (Microsoft or Linux+) certification at hire.
• Obtain Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator or Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA) within 6 months.
• Prior experience in implementing and supporting DoD secure systems environments.
• Experience with Hyperconverged Infrastructure (Nutanix preferred).
• Experience with NSA CSfC requirements including Multi-Site Connectivity Capability Package (MSCCP) and Mobile Access Capability Package (MACP).
• Experience with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) and/or DISA Trusted Network Environment (TNE).
• Customer-service oriented with a willingness to participate and assist.
• Able to follow instructions and work both independently and in a (distributed) team environment.
• Team-player and able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Attention to detail. Excellent planning and time-management skills.
• Able to support 24/7 operations (including support to exercises), when necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator or Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA) certification.
• Additional IT certifications in relevant technology platform (e.g., Network+, Citrix, Dell, HPE/Aruba, ITIL, Juniper, Microsoft, Nutanix, Palo Alto, VMware).
• Experience with Forcepoint/Everfox Trusted Thin Clinent.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA).
• Familiarity with VDI/Virtual Environments and solutions (VMware Horizon, Citrix VDI).
• Familiarity with Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI), Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) and C2 applications.
• Experience in ITIL framework and best practices (e.g., Change Management, Configuration Management, Capacity Planning).
• Experience using Help Desk software (e.g., Jira, Remedy, ServiceNow).

Additional Information

Work Environment

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
• Fast paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• May require foreign travel and site visits.
• May require periods of non-traditional working hours including consecutive nights or weekends.

Working at SOSi

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.