Senior Systems Engineer

Position Summary Our Deloitte Cyber team understands the unique challenges and opportunities businesses face in cybersecurity. Join our team to deliver powerful solutions to help our clients navigate the ever-changing threat landscape. Through powerful solutions and managed services that simplify complexity, we enable our clients to operate with resilience, grow with confidence, and proactively manage to secure success.The Senior Systems Engineer will support the full lifecycle development, deployment, and sustainment of defensive cyber capabilities for a Space Force client. The role sits primarily on the development side of the lifecycle and will provide technical expertise for secure cyber capabilities and enabling platform services.Recruiting for this role ends on 10/30/2026.Work you'll doAs a Senior Systems Engineer on our engineering team, you will be responsible for:Implement and maintain hybrid cloud infrastructure across on-premises data centers and public cloud platformsBuild and manage infrastructure as code using Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent toolsAutomate provisioning, configuration management, patching, and environment lifecycle activitiesCreate technical documentation, operational runbooks, and support proceduresSupport complex system problem-solving for secure, software-defined multifunction mission systemsA successful candidate would possess these skills:Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a teamEffective written and verbal communication skillsMeticulous attention to detail and quality of work productAbility to build and sustain professional relationshipsAbility to lead projects or workstreamsAbility to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environmentStrong interpersonal skills and professional demeanorAbility to meet deadlinesAbility to provide clear guidance to othersThe TeamDeloitte’s Government & Public Services (GPS) practice – our people, ideas, technology and outcomes – is designed for impact. Serving federal, state, & local government clients as well as public higher education institutions, our team of professionals brings fresh perspective to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagine the possible, and fulfill their mission promise.Our Enterprise Security offering embeds security in all aspects of digital transformation by securing a client’s technical backbone while enabling secure digital transformation. Includes security architecture, secure development and deployment, end-to-end cyber cloud capabilities, application security, and security for emerging technologies and connected products.The Project Delivery Talent Model is designed for professionals with specialized skills that align to a current client need. Team members focus on delivering services to clients, without additional expectations related to business development or promotion. Their employment is tied to their role on a project, and they are eligible for a benefits package that is competitive for project delivery-focused professionals.QualificationsRequired:Bachelor's degree and 18+ years of experience, or Master's degree and 10+ years of experienceActive Secret clearance5+ years experience supporting the development, deployment, and sustainment of secure or mission-critical systems5+ years experience implementing hybrid cloud infrastructure across on-premises and public cloud environments, including AzureExperience with Terraform, Ansible, Red Hat Linux, automated provisioning, patching, environment lifecycle management, and creation of technical documentation and operational runbooksAbility to travel 25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.Preferred:Experience supporting United States Space Force or United States Air Force programsExperience delivering development work for Department of Defense programsFor individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Deloitte is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to Colorado and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $95,600 to $159,300.You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. Deloitte is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. 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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. Requisition code: 366327 Job ID 366327 Engineering and Product | Security Engineering