Watch DeskSystems Engineer Level 3-FFLL-8957

• TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE TS/SCI W/ FULL SCOPE POLYGRAPH SECURITY CLEARANCE (U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED)

Core Qualifications: Linux and command-line proficiency; hardware software network and data-flow troubleshooting; clear communication and documentation; ability to follow and maintain SOPs prioritize incidents and work independently in a 247 environment.

Tools and Platforms: Jira Confluence Rancher Elasticsearch Redis NiFi Docker Kubernetes AWS virtualization and monitoring tools such as Nagios Grafana and Prometheus.

Key Responsibilities: Monitor system health availability performance and data pipelines; investigate alerts and incidents; perform authorized recovery actions; escalate unresolved issues; maintain tickets shift logs SOPs metrics and reports; provide concise status updates and effective shift handoffs.

Twenty (20) years experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope type and complexity is required. Demonstrated experience in planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts is required. Bachelors degree in System Engineering Computer Science Information Systems Engineering Science Engineering Management or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelors degree.

Qualifications
-Contribute to the development of sections of systems engineering documentation such as System Engineering Plans Initial Capabilities Documents Requirements specifications and Interface Control Documents
-Manage system requirements and derived requirements to ensure the delivery of production systems that are compatible with the defined system architecture(s) Service-oriented Architecture (SOA) etc
- Assist with the development of system requirements functional requirements and allocation of the same to individual hardware software facility and personnel components
-Coordinate the resolution of action items from Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings design reviews program reviews and test reviews that require cross-discipline coordination
-Participate in an Integrated Product Team to design new capabilities based upon evaluation of all necessary development and operational considerations
-Participate in the development of system engineering documentation such as System Engineering Plans Initial Capabilities Documents Requirements Specifications and Interface Control Documents
-Participate in interface definition design and changes to the configuration between affected groups and individuals throughout the life cycle
- Allocate real-time process budgets and error budgets to systems and subsystem components
-Derive from the system requirements an understanding of stakeholder needs functions that may be logically inferred and implied as essential to system effectiveness
- Derive lower-level requirements from higher-level allocated requirements that describe in detail the functions that a system component must fulfill and ensure these requirements are complete correct unique unambiguous realizable and verifiable
- Generate alternative system concepts physical architectures and design solutions
- Participate in establishing and gaining approval of the definition of a system or component under development (requirements designs interfaces test procedures etc.) that provides a common reference point for hardware and software developers
-Define the methods processes and evaluation criteria by which the systems subsystems and work products are verified against their requirements in a written plan
-Develop system design solution that satisfies the system requirements and fulfills the functional analysis
-Develop derived requirements for Information Assurance Services (Confidentiality Integrity Non repudiation and Availability); Basic Information Assurance Mechanisms (e.g. Identification Authentication Access Control Accountability); and Security Mechanism Technology (Passwords cryptography discretionary access control mandatory access control hashing key management etc.)
-Review and provide input to program and contract work breakdown structure (WBS) work packages and the integrated master plan (IMP)
-Provide technical direction for the development engineering interfacing integration and testing of specific components of complex hardware/software systems to include requirements elicitation analysis and functional allocation conducting systems requirements reviews developing concepts of operation and interface standards developing system architectures and performing technical/non-technical assessment and management as well as end-to-end flow analysis
- Implement comprehensive SOA solutions
- Develop scenarios (threads) and an Operational Concept that describes the interactions between the system the user and the environment that satisfies operational support maintenance and disposal needs
-Review and/or approve system engineering documentation to ensure that processes and specifications meet system needs and are accurate comprehensive and complete
-Conduct quantitative analysis in non-functional system performance areas like Reliability Maintainability Vulnerability Survivability Produceability etc.)
- Establish and follow a formal procedure for coordinating system integration activities among multiple teams ensuring complete coverage of all interfaces
- Capture all interface designs in a common interface control format and store interface data in a commonly accessible repository
- Prepare time-line analysis diagrams illustrating the flow of time-dependent functions
-Establish a process to formally and proactively control and manage changes to requirements consider impacts prior to commitment to change gain stakeholder buy-in eliminate ambiguity ensure traceability to source requirements and track and settle open actions
-Assess each risk to the program and determine the probability of occurrence and quantified consequence of failure in accordance with an approved risk management plan
-Manage and ensure the technical integrity of the system baseline over time continually updating it as various changes are imposed on the system during the lifecycle from development through deployment and operations & maintenance
- In conjunction with system stakeholders plan the verification efforts of new and unproven designs early in the development life cycle to ensure compliance with established requirements
- Provide technical direction for the development engineering interfacing integration and testing of all components of complex hardware/software systems to include requirements elicitation analysis and functional allocation conducting systems requirements reviews developing concepts of operation and interface standards developing system architectures and performing technical/non-technical assessment and management as well as end-to-end flow analysis
- Develop comprehensive SOA solutions
- Develop operational view technical standards view and system and services view for architectures
-Conduct and/or approve end-to-end system trade analyses to optimize system operations over its life-cycle through the proper balance of non-functional system performance areas
- Improve standard integration strategies based upon rationale for previous decisions that resulted in improved integration performance
- Fully define interfaces in terms of origination destination stimulus and data characteristics for software; and electrical and mechanical characteristics for hardware
- Use validated models simulations and prototyping to mitigate risk and reduce cost of system development
- Develop alternative courses of action workarounds and fall-back positions with a recommended course of action for each risk and monitor and re-evaluate risks at appropriate milestones. Monitors risks using earned value management (EVM) data
- Maintain knowledge of current and evolving agency national and international standards applicable to the system development of interest. Apply and enforce use of suitable standards to ensure consistency and interoperability of developer hardware and software
-Ensure effective periodic review and control of the evolving configuration of a system both hardware and software components and associated documentation during the life of the system
- Serve as a member of the CCB
-As a participant within an Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) effort recommend a preferred solution based on selection criteria adjusted for reasonableness and validity of assumptions technology limitations environmental impact and life-cycle costs
- Develop system design alternatives that consider life cycle cost reuse complexity risk system expansion and growth

Compensation: We are committed to providing fair and competitive compensation. The salary range for this position is $78000 to $250000 per year. This range reflects the compensation offered across the locations where we hire. The exact salary will be determined based on the candidates work location specific role skill set and level of expertise.

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health Coverage: Medical dental and vision insurance

• Additional Insurance: Basic Life/AD&D Voluntary Life/AD&D Short and Long-Term Disability Accident Critical Illness Hospitalization Indemnity and Pet Insurance

• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match

• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO paid holidays parental leave and more

• Wellness: Access to wellness programs and mental health support

• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth including tuition reimbursement

Additional Perks:

• Flexible work arrangements including remote work options

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Employee referral programs

• Bonus opportunities

• Technology allowance

• A diverse inclusive and supportive workplace culture

Required Experience:

IC