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