Mid-Level COTS Engineer

Remote

Full Time

Experienced

COTS System Engineer – Remote

Clearance Requirement: U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a government suitability clearance

About the Role

We are seeking a COTS System Engineer to join our federal support team. In this role, you will maintain and enhance enterprise-scale business applications, perform system upgrades, and ensure the stability and security of mission-critical infrastructure. You’ll work with modern technologies, collaborate across technical teams, and play a key role in delivering reliable IT solutions to our government client.

What You’ll Do

Maintain & Support: Oversee daily operations of Windows/Linux enterprise applications and infrastructure.
System Upgrades: Plan, execute, and validate upgrades in test and production environments.
Security & Compliance: Review vulnerability scans, implement mitigation strategies, and enforce access controls.
Troubleshooting: Diagnose root causes (including human error) and resolve issues efficiently.
Infrastructure Management: Configure, monitor, and maintain servers, networks, and firewall settings.
Documentation & Standards: Develop SOPs, SLAs, and operational policies to ensure consistency.
Collaboration: Partner with engineers, developers, and technicians to optimize performance.
Knowledge Sharing: Cross-train IT team members to enhance operational coverage.

What You Bring

Required:

U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain/maintain government suitability clearance
Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
5+ years of IT experience, including production/industrial engineering
Strong experience with Windows/Linux systems and IT operations management
Ability to independently troubleshoot and deliver technical solutions
Excellent communication skills with both technical and business audiences
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred:

Cloud technology experience (AWS, Azure, or similar)
Scripting and batch job execution skills
Experience leading technical teams to project completion

Why Join Us?

100% remote position – work from anywhere in the U.S.
Opportunity to work on mission-critical federal projects with emerging technologies
Collaborative and supportive team culture
Competitive pay and benefits package

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If you are detail-oriented, technically skilled, and ready to contribute to impactful government IT initiatives, we want to hear from you. Submit your application today and take the next step in your career as a COTS System Engineer.

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