Senior Operations Engineer (Data and Network)

SteerBridge Strategies is a modern technology company delivering innovative, mission‑focused solutions to the U.S. Government and private sector. Leveraging deep expertise in federal acquisition, digital transformation, and emerging technologies, we deliver agile, commercial‑grade capabilities that accelerate operational effectiveness and drive measurable mission success.

At the core of SteerBridge is our people—especially the veterans whose leadership, problem‑solving mindset, and commitment to excellence elevate every project we support. We don’t simply hire exceptional talent; we cultivate it, creating meaningful career pathways for veterans, military spouses, and professionals who share our passion for advancing technology and strengthening the missions we serve.

We are seeking a Senior Operations Engineer (Data & Network) to support the performance, security, and reliability of a large-scale Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) system.

This role is hands-on and mission-critical—focused on network monitoring, system performance, server optimization, and security compliance across enterprise environments supporting healthcare operations.

You’ll work across both Windows and Linux environments, ensuring system stability, identifying anomalies, and maintaining compliance with federal security standards.

Key Responsibilities

🔍 Network & System Monitoring

• Analyze LAN/WAN traffic across enterprise environments to detect anomalies and performance issues
• Generate performance reports (bandwidth, latency, application behavior) using tools like NetScout
• Monitor and validate encryption of network traffic and system communications

🖥️ Systems Administration & Performance

• Validate and monitor Windows and Linux system logs
• Oversee system upgrades, patching, and configuration validation (Windows Server & Red Hat Linux)
• Troubleshoot and optimize server performance across environments

⚙️ Infrastructure & High Availability

• Optimize NIC teaming and network redundancy configurations
• Analyze and maintain Windows Clustering for high availability
• Ensure SAN-connected systems are configured with Multipath IO for redundancy and performance

🔐 Security & Compliance

• Support vulnerability management (Nessus scans, POA&M updates)
• Ensure systems meet ATO/ATC requirements and federal security standards
• Implement and validate STIG-based hardening across physical and virtual systems
• Validate authentication integrations (e.g., Centrify, PIV card access)

📊 Monitoring & Tools Integration

• Ensure systems are properly integrated into monitoring tools (SCOM, SolarWinds)
• Perform daily reviews of logs, alerts, and system health metrics
• Provide recommendations for optimization and risk mitigation

Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field

Strong experience with:

• Network traffic analysis (LAN/WAN environments)
• Windows Server (2012/2016+) and Red Hat Linux systems
• Enterprise monitoring tools (NetScout, SCOM, SolarWinds, or similar)
• Experience with:
  • System patching, upgrades, and configuration management
  • Server performance tuning and troubleshooting
  • Security compliance frameworks (STIG, ATO, vulnerability management)

SteerBridge Strategies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants and employees are treated with respect and dignity—regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require assistance during the application process, we encourage you to reach out so we can support your needs.