
Systems Engineering Specialist
Newport News, VAJob$76–113K/yrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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NTT DATA seeks a Systems Engineering Specialist to support a Department of Defense environment in Newport News, Virginia. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, cyber risk identification, and strengthening cybersecurity. It requires daily onsite presence and customer support in a hybrid-agile enterprise environment, with independent problem-solving and coordination across stakeholders. The specialist will lead infrastructure projects and support system and network configuration, management, and security.
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Req ID: 396439
NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.
We are currently seeking a Systems Engineering Specialist to join our team in Newport News, Virginia (US-VA), United States (US).
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced System Engineering Specialist to join our team. As a System Engineering Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with DOD regulations and requirements, identifying potential cyber risks and vulnerabilities, and improving the cybersecurity posture within our DOD environment.This position is located in Newport News, VA and will require daily onsite presence. This position will provide customer support within a Hybrid Agile Enterprise Environment. Candidate should be a "self-starter" with the ability to work independently with little to no oversight. The ability to research problems to develop, present, and implement full solutions after appropriate approval is imperative to the success of this project. The ability to work in a mixed stakeholder environment while maintaining fidelity of information is also required. Exceptional attention to detail and overall organizational abilities are crucial to the success of the project.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
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Serve as the technical leader for system infrastructure projects to Plan, Deploy, and Harden Enterprise Services across multiple projects.
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Ensure system compliance with Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) regulations, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and Vulnerability Management Programs.
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Provide expert knowledge and support for all aspects of system and network configuration and management.
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Participate in project planning and execution in a hybrid-agile environment, potentially assuming the role of Scrum Master as needed.
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Analyze the IT environment to detect critical deficiencies, and recommend solutions for improvement
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Coordinate with other IT team members and stakeholders, ensuring the successful completion of projects on time and within budget.
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Perform routine system maintenance, troubleshooting, and problem resolution.
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Document all system configurations, changes, and procedures to maintain an up-to-date knowledge base.
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Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, enhancing their understanding and skills in system engineering and management.
Basic Qualifications:
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Minimum 6 years of experience to include:
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Planning, Deploying, and Hardening any combination of three or more Enterprise Services (e.g. Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Sharepoint, Exchange, Storage Solutions, Hypervisors, SQL, WSUS/SCCM, Image Management, PKI, Fileshare, ect.)
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IAT II or higher certification
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Active Secret Security Clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
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Microsoft, Vmware, Linux, or other operating system certificate
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Currently active Top Secret clearance.
NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this role is $75,640 - $113,460. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. If the position offered in temporary, the position will not be eligible for incentive compensation. This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.
About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.
Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com, @nttdatafed.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form, https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us .
NTT DATA endeavors to make https://us.nttdata.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us . This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here (http://us.nttdata.com/en/compliance#eeos) . If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here (http://us.nttdata.com/en/compliance#know-your-rights) . For Pay Transparency information, please click here (http://us.nttdata.com/en/compliance#ppnp) .
How this job compares
Set against the 2,913 open Systems Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 2, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$76–113K/yr
- Virginia median$134–200K/yr184 salary ranges
- US median$134–209K/yr2,114 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $95K, is 46% below the Virginia median midpoint ($174K) — in the lowest quarter of Systems Engineering salary ranges in Virginia.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 236 open Systems Engineering jobs in Virginia and 2,913 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 6 years of experience; Systems Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years at the median (2,284 postings).
- Education
- 973 of the 2,913 open Systems Engineering jobs (33%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 2, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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