COPY - Principal Systems Engineer

Post Date

Oct 02, 2025

Location

Arlington,
Virginia

ZIP/Postal Code

22209
US
Dec 07, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

System Administrator

Req #

DC0-ab76efa8-1b49-4977-9b86-0cb2cd3e446d

Pay Rate

$78 - $98 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Principal Systems Engineer to support us in the design and implementation of our cloud infrastructure for a DOD customer. This individual will be responsible for the implementation of an enterprise cloud solution that will provide mission critical capabilities to the kill chain for a joint customer group.

They will:

• Lead systems engineering from requirements definition through design and implementation.
• Conduct site surveys and support installation/configuration of physical systems.
• Develop technical reviews and documentation, including requirements, interfaces, and architecture.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate hardware, cloud, software, and network solutions.
• Recommend and evaluate new technologies to enhance system capabilities.
• Maintain expertise in hardware and software interconnection (routers, switches, firewalls, etc.).
• Apply technical expertise to solve complex problems in innovative ways.

Hourly: 71-97/hr
Salary: 160,000-185,000

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

-Bachelors Degree and 9+ years of experience
-Active Top Secret Clearance w/ SCI eligibility
-Proven experience leading systems engineering projects, including requirements definition, design, and implementation.
-Strong background in hardware engineering, network configuration, and systems integration.
-Hands-on experience with network technologies (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls) and physical hardware installations.
-Familiarity with cloud configurations, software architecture, and system security best practices.
-Proficiency with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) for system automation.
-Proficiency at the administrator level with Windows or Linux servers

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.