Contractual Network Virtualization Engineer Jobs in Alabama

Senior Systems Engineer Location: Huntsville, AL
Experience Level: 10+ Years
Education: Bachelor’s Degree required (BS/BA or equivalent) Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Systems Engineer (Subject Matter Expert) to support enterprise infrastructure and systems operations within a complex, mission-driven environment. This individual will serve as a technical leader responsible for engineering, integration, and sustainment of server platforms, network infrastructure, and operating systems.
This role requires hands-on expertise across systems architecture, virtualization, networking, and cybersecurity compliance within a regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, enhancement, and maintenance of enterprise IT infrastructure, including servers, operating systems, and associated hardware Plan, evaluate, and implement upgrades or modifications to network and server environments Perform system analysis, troubleshooting, and root cause resolution across both hardware and software layers Monitor system performance, utilization, and availability, proactively addressing operational issues Support daily administration and sustainment of infrastructure components, ensuring optimal performance and reliability Diagnose and resolve network-related issues at both physical and logical layers, including protocol-level troubleshooting (TCP/IP and related technologies) Contribute to the architecture, design reviews, and deployment of new infrastructure systems supporting voice and data networks Execute system integration and lifecycle management activities across enterprise environments Administer and enhance virtualized environments, ensuring efficiency and scalability Maintain and enforce infrastructure standards, configurations, and communication protocols Provide technical guidance, support, and mentorship to engineering and operations teams Lead efforts related to system design, deployment, testing, patching, and interoperability across platforms including storage and backup environments Ensure systems maintain compliance with organizational patching policies and security baselines Support system certification, accreditation, and authorization activities as required Develop and maintain documentation such as standard operating procedures (SOPs) and user reference materials Advise leadership on technology strategy, including infrastructure design, system optimization, and future-state planning Evaluate emerging technologies and make recommendations for adoption aligned with mission needs Required Qualifications 10+ years of experience in systems engineering, infrastructure support, or a related technical discipline Strong experience with: Microsoft Windows Server environments
Active Directory administration and management In-depth knowledge of enterprise networking concepts and protocols (e.g., TCP/IP) Proven experience supporting complex client/server architectures Demonstrated understanding of federal cybersecurity frameworks and compliance requirements, including: NIST 800 series guidance
FISMA compliance practices Ability to troubleshoot across full-stack infrastructure (hardware, OS, and network layers) Strong communication skills with experience providing technical guidance and training to teams Preferred Certifications Microsoft Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV)
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Preferred Experience Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere (version 7 or similar) Familiarity with enterprise networking technologies and Cisco-based environments Experience with enterprise hardware platforms (e.g., Dell servers, SAN/storage systems) Exposure to system authorization and accreditation processes within secure environments Experience supporting security controls aligned to NIST 800-53 frameworks Familiarity with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools such as RiskVision, Xacta, or similar platforms