Title: Systems Engineer III
Location: Alexandria, VA
Clearance: TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph
Job Details:
- Lead analysis of user requirements, CONOPS, and system architectures to develop requirements and drive system design, development, integration, and implementation
- Provide technical leadership across the full systems engineering lifecycle, including architecture development, system design, integration, testing, and operational transition
- Develop and maintain system architecture, engineering documentation, and plans (SEMPs, integration/test plans, SOPs, security documentation, and architecture diagrams)
- Guide requirements development, feasibility studies, and trade-off analyses to optimize system performance across the lifecycle
- Direct and support system integration, interface definition, and end-to-end analysis, including resolution of complex hardware/software issues and vendor coordination
- Develop and support modern infrastructure solutions, including:
- Cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
- Server deployment and domain management
- Containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm)
- Design and implement automation and DevOps solutions, including:
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) with modular design
- Configuration as Code (Ansible)
- CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI)
- Secret management solutions
- Develop and utilize scripting solutions (Bash, PowerShell, Python) to automate operations and improve system efficiency
- Ensure secure system design and compliance alignment, including access control, authentication, and secure communications
- Communicate effectively with government stakeholders, program teams, and senior executives, providing technical guidance and status reporting
- Maintain technical integrity and quality of deliverables, while managing or supporting complex, high-risk programs
- Supervise and mentor technical staff, establishing best practices and state-of-the-art engineering approaches
- Stay current with emerging technologies and drive their evaluation and integration into enterprise environments
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in technical discipline; an additional 4 years of may be substituted in lieu of a degree
- Minimum six (6) years of directly related experience
- Demonstrated experience with:
- Systems engineering lifecycle (requirements, design, integration, testing
- Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and Configuration as Code (Ansible) CI/CD pipeline development (GitLab CI or similar)
- Containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm)
- Server deployment, domain management, and system integration
- Scripting/automation (Bash, PowerShell, Python)
- Secrets management and secure system design
- Development of technical documentation, SOPs, and architecture diagrams
- Proven ability to work independently, lead technical efforts, and solve complex problems
- Must possess current DoD 8570 IAT II and Microsoft Certified Professional (or equivalent) certification
- Current active TS/SCI clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled