Systems Engineer- Hybrid

Job Title: Systems Engineer/Architect

Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled Systems Engineer/Architect to support the design and implementation of advanced solutions within the Global Management System (GMS) Innovations portfolio. This role involves leading functional and technical system design to enable secure, scalable, and data-driven capabilities in a cloud-native, AI-ready infrastructure. This is a hybrid role requiring periodic on-site presence at Fort Meade, MD or Scott AFB, IL — candidates must reside within driving distance of either location.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead technical architecture design for solutions across the GMS Innovation portfolios.
• Develop and manage system requirements for customer-facing, cloud-based capabilities.
• Derive functional, technical, performance, security, and availability requirements.
• Act as a liaison between stakeholders, guiding both technical teams and non-technical partners.
• Oversee implementation and testing phases, ensuring successful deployment.
• Design and document architecture artifacts such as IDDs, ICDs, RDTMs, SDPs, and system roadmaps.
• Collaborate with diverse technical teams: Software, Cloud, Data, DevOps, Network, and IA Engineers.
• Support Agile development environments and apply system engineering principles.
• Participate in technology evaluations and selection; build solution prototypes.
• Author test plans, acceptance strategies, and contribute to project planning and estimation.
• Interface with stakeholders to resolve issues, track dependencies, and mitigate risks.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (STEM preferred) with 8+ years of experience (or 6+ years with a Master's). Experience with cloud-based, data-driven architecture in DoD environments. Strong background in systems engineering documentation and requirements traceability. Skilled in Linux OS, APIs (REST), and process mapping. Familiarity with project/configuration tools: JIRA, Xray, Confluence, Git. Strong communication and technical documentation skills. Ability to travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS or other cloud certifications; experience with AWS GovCloud.
• Background in AI/ML capabilities, large-scale data applications (Kafka, Spark, NiFi, Elastic).
• Experience with Agile methodologies, Kubernetes, CI/CD, DevSecOps.
• Familiarity with IBM technologies (NetCool, WatsonX), STIG compliance, and ITIL foundations.
• Experience in software deployment within DISA/DoD environments.
• Experience managing geographically dispersed teams.

Core Benefits:

Paid Time Off (PTO): TEN (10) Paid days off & FIVE (5) Floating days off. Holidays: 11 Paid Holidays. Flex time can be utilized instead of holiday time usage. Payroll: Paid Bi-Monthly. 401(k): Partnered with the SECOND LARGEST Retirement plan provider in the U.S. Guaranteed 3% match. Eligibility – 21 years of age or older, after 3 months of employment Individual or company-wide performance and recognition awards (Quarterly Health Benefits: UNITED HEALTHCARE PPO, extensive national coverage. INCLUDES: Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA. Eligible on the first of the month, immediately after the start date. Submit the enrollment form within 30 days of your start date otherwise, you will have to wait until October for the new year enrollment. Quality of Life Benefits: Training & Career Development Reimbursement of Tuition and training needed to support career development. $150 monthly reimbursement contribution paid monthly towards parking expenses. Receipts must be submitted by the close of business on the 25th of each month. Reimbursements will be paid on the first payroll AFTER monthly reimbursements are submitted. Special Benefits: Performance bonus – Project-based Yearly bonus – Company based