Systems Engineer
$140,000–$140,000 year
On-siteWashington, District of Columbia, United States or Washington, United States
Job Summary
Analyze user requirements, CONOPS documents, and high-level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications. Lead system design and development activities while guiding users in requirements formulation and conducting feasibility studies. Provide technical leadership for integrating requirements, system design, and technology solutions into existing operational environments. Develop and maintain system architecture documentation and guide system development planning, including Systems Engineering Management Plans and integration test plans. Interface with government stakeholders regarding technical considerations, risks, and issues to ensure deliverable integrity. Offer Tier 3 technical support for Linux, UNIX, Microsoft/Azure, and AWS systems as required. Support compliance with DoD cybersecurity and engineering standards while communicating technical status to program personnel and senior executives.
Required Qualifications
- Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance
- 8+ years of experience performing systems engineering in Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC) environments
- Strong knowledge of Systems engineering lifecycle (SELC) processes, Requirements analysis and traceability, and System architecture and design methodologies
- Experience developing System requirements specifications, Architecture and design documentation, and Integration and test plans
- Experience leading technical teams and coordinating engineering efforts across multiple functional areas
- Experience integrating complex systems into operational environments
- Ability to support on-call or after-hours operations as required
- Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
- Must be compliant with DoD 8140 education and certification requirements
- Familiarity with enterprise platforms and technologies, including Linux and UNIX operating systems, Microsoft Windows, and Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), or other cloud platforms
- Experience supporting Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) or other Intelligence Community systems
- Familiarity with system integration, validation, and test environments
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must have enough mobility, including bending, reaching, and kneeling, to complete daily duties in a prompt and efficient manner, and that may include lifting up to thirty pounds, as necessary
Desired Qualifications
- CompTIA Security+ CE
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect
- Microsoft Azure certifications
- INCOSE Systems Engineering certifications (ASEP/CSEP)
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