Senior Configuration & Baseline Systems Engineer

San Diego, CAJob TypeFull-timeDescriptionNexGen Data Systems is seeking a Senior Configuration & Baseline Systems Engineer who provides technical control of Navy network configurations and engineering changes. The Senior Configuration & Baseline Systems Engineer evaluates proposed changes, leads technical reviews and maintains the relationship between approved requirements and deployed hardware and software. This position helps prevent undocumented changes and ensures engineering decisions remain traceable through baseline updates and configuration audits.Roles & Responsibilities:Lead technical reviews of proposed network changes and assess effects on interfaces, performance, security and supportability.Develop and review Requests for Change, engineering change requests/notices, specification changes and fleet readiness documentation.Verify functional, allocated and product baselines for hardware and Computer Software Configuration Items.Establish configuration audit plans and compare approved design information with recorded and implemented configurations.Resolve discrepancies with engineering teams and route required corrections through the authorized change process.Maintain technical decisions, review dispositions and baseline records so approved changes can be traced through implementation.Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.RequirementsDesired/Required Skills:Active Department of Defense Secret level security clearance required.DoD Approved 8570 / 8140 OS and Cybersecurity certifications required. Education: Master’s level degree in an Engineering discipline.Experience: 10 years of professional experience in systems engineering.Experience reviewing engineering change packages, controlling hardware/software baselines, identifying configuration items and conducting technical configuration audits.Maintain a Secret security clearance for onsite work at Government facilities.A favorable Tier 5 (T5) background investigation or equivalent is required for privileged access to Government information systems.Maintain applicable vendor certifications for the role in addition to applicable Information Assurance Technical (IAT) security certifications and cyberspace workforce training and qualifications for covered network duties.About the Company:NexGen Data Systems is an emerging technologies focused company providing expert systems and network engineering solutions to the Department of Defense. NexGen Data Systems promotes a culture of knowledge and career advancement through continued learning, keeping our team current on the latest advances in systems and networking, and enabling our team to provide the best available solutions to our clients.Benefits:Company covers 100% of premiums for the employee’s medical, dental, and vision insurance and subsidizes premiums for spouse and dependents.Company provides short and long term disability plans.401(k) match up to 10% of the employee’s salary contributions to 401(K) plan.Comprehensive training and development program.11 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) accrual level starts at 15 days annually.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.NOTE: US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. In order to be qualified for this position, you must be able to obtain and maintain a United States Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. We are unable to sponsor Visas at this time. NexGen Data Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.