Systems Engineer

TIAG is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer for a high-priority, three-month surge effort supporting a lab system at NIWC Atlantic in Charleston, SC.

The ideal candidate will possess deep hands-on expertise in staging, configuring, and integrating enterprise-class server environments and networking infrastructure. This role focuses on the physical and logical deployment of Dell Enterprise (Epic/PowerEdge) server platforms alongside Cisco networking hardware to establish a fully functional, secure lab environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hardware Staging & Integration - Unpack, rack, stack, power, cable, and configure Dell Epic/PowerEdge enterprise servers and Cisco network devices (switches, routers, firewalls).
• System Configuration - Perform initial OS/hypervisor installations, firmware updates, and system-level configurations on Dell servers.
• Network Integration - Configure VLANs, subnets, routing protocols, and access controls on Cisco switches and routers in alignment with architecture designs.
• Lab Readiness & Testing - Conduct end-to-end connectivity, power-on, and integration testing to ensure lab readiness for operational workloads and testing teams.
• Cybersecurity & Compliance - Apply STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides) and baseline hardening to both server platforms and network appliances. Documentation - Create and maintain lab layout diagrams, cabled topology maps, rack elevations, configuration files, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Cross-Functional Coordination - Collaborate closely with NIWC project managers, lead architects, and network security teams to meet strict surge milestones.