Application Engineer IV - Systems Focus

SALARY RANGE $190,000 - $247,000/year.

DUTIES As a successful candidate for the Application Engineer IV role, you will apply system administration and systems engineering principles to support the security, integrity, and operational health of enterprise systems. In this role, you will lead system lockdown and cybersecurity hardening efforts while collaborating with cross-functional groups across the organization to identify and mitigate compliance issues. You will also evaluate existing system configurations, review operational techniques, and support ongoing system maintenance to ensure all infrastructure remains secure, compliant, and fully operational.

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Required Skills

SKILLS

Monitor the health, performance, and operational status of enterprise IT systems and security tool suites

Maintain, patch, upgrade, and refresh infrastructure resources to ensure continuous availability and operational readiness

Implement system lockdowns, baseline hardening standards, and access control policies across operating environments

Analyze security vulnerabilities and compliance deficiencies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to remediate technical risks

Utilize scripting and automation techniques to streamline system administration and configuration management processes

Research and evaluate commercial and government security solutions to address technical gaps and enhance system security postures

Prepare configuration management plans, technical change proposals, and system documentation to support security compliance

Coordinate testing, integration, and deployment activities with internal stakeholders and external interface owners

Support enterprise security frameworks and compliance controls to protect systems against unauthorized access and operational degradation

QUALIFICATIONS Ph.D. plus Four (4) years of experience, a Master’s degree plus Six (6) years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree plus Eight (8) years of experience, or an Associate’s degree plus Ten (10) years of professional experience is acceptable. Twelve (12) years of relevant experience is acceptable if the candidate does not possess a degree.

Additional Requirements:
Qualified candidates must demonstrate a combination of at least two (2) of the following technical competencies:

Proficiency in Linux system administration

Hands-on experience with VMware virtualization environments

Experience managing cloud infrastructure and virtual machines (e.g., AWS, VMs)

Familiarity with Zero Trust security architectures and framework implementations

Demonstrated experience patching, upgrading, and hardening Linux servers

Working knowledge of automation and configuration management tools such as Ansible or SaltStack

CERTIFICATIONS & TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES A CompTIA Security+ certification is required.

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About Black Eagle Defense

Black Eagle Defense is a Maryland-based small business that provides Information Technology, Cybersecurity, and related Consulting Services to the private and public sectors. Our team is composed of highly trained professionals with a commitment to continued learning, versatility, and adaptability within the ever-evolving technological landscape.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.