Systems Engineer II

Systems Engineer IILocation: Colorado Springs, COClearance: TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraphInvictus, a Red River company, delivers technology and services supporting government and national security missions. We combine cleared mission expertise with enterprise engineering, technology partnerships and large-program execution in support of advanced modernization, cybersecurity, intelligence and systems integration. Our teams support complex operational environments across the U.S. and around the world, helping customers strengthen resilience, accelerate mission outcomes and deploy capabilities that meet demanding mission requirements.Job DutiesAnalyze user requirements, CONOPS, and system architectures to develop system requirements and support design, development, integration, and implementation activitiesLead and contribute to system architecture, engineering documentation, and planning, including SEMP development, integration/test plans, and technical documentation (SOPs, runbooks, playbooks, and security documentation)Provide technical support for requirements analysis, feasibility studies, trade studies, and lifecycle optimizationSupport and guide system integration, testing, interface definition, and end-to-end system analysis, including resolution of hardware/software issues and vendor escalationCollaborate with government stakeholders, program teams, and senior leadership, delivering clear technical communication, including at the executive levelEnsure technical integrity, compliance alignment, and quality of deliverables across assigned systems and areas of responsibilitySupport system administration and operational activities, including:Patch management and environment maintenanceCertificate management and secure communicationsUser roles, permissions, and authentication structuresTCP/IP configuration, ports/protocols, and firewall managementApplication installation and system configurationAdministration of RHEL and Windows environmentsTroubleshooting and issue resolutionDevelop and utilize automation and scripting solutions (Bash, PowerShell, Python) to improve system efficiency and operationsAggregate and analyze system data to support decision-making, performance monitoring, and reportingStay current with emerging technologies and support their evaluation and integration into operational environmentsRequirementsBachelor's degree from an accredited institute in a technical discipline; an additional 4 years of may be substituted in lieu of a degreeMinimum four (4) years of directly related technical experienceExperience with:Systems engineering lifecycle processes (requirements, design, integration, testing)System administration and enterprise environments (Linux/RHEL and Windows)Scripting/automation (Bash, PowerShell, Python)Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, ports, protocols, firewalls)Documentation development (SOPs, runbooks, playbooks, security documentation)Understanding of access control models, authentication, and basic compliance requirementsStrong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills, with ability to work independently and support complex programsCurrent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification and Microsoft Certified Professional (or equivalent)Experience with Agile or DevOps environmentsCurrent active TS/SCI clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraphEqual Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled