Systems Engineer III

Systems Engineer IIIAlexandria, VA150,000-175,000 per yearFull TimeTS/SCI with CI PolyLead analysis of user requirements, CONOPS, and system architectures to develop requirements and drive system design, development, integration, and implementation.Provide technical leadership across the full systems engineering lifecycle, including architecture development, system design, integration, testing, and operational transition.Develop and maintain system architecture, engineering documentation, and plans (SEMPs, integration/test plans, SOPs, security documentation, and architecture diagrams).Guide requirements development, feasibility studies, and trade-off analyses to optimize system performance across the lifecycle.Direct and support system integration, interface definition, and end-to-end analysis, including resolution of complex hardware/software issues and vendor coordination.Develop and support modern infrastructure solutions, including:Cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)Server deployment and domain managementContainerization and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm)Design and implement automation and DevOps solutions, including:Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) with modular designConfiguration as Code (Ansible)CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI)Secret management solutionsDevelop and utilize scripting solutions (Bash, PowerShell, Python) to automate operations and improve system efficiencyEnsure secure system design and compliance alignment, including access control, authentication, and secure communicationsCommunicate effectively with government stakeholders, program teams, and senior executives, providing technical guidance and status reportingMaintain technical integrity and quality of deliverables, while managing or supporting complex, high-risk programsSupervise and mentor technical staff, establishing best practices and state-of-the-art engineering approachesStay current with emerging technologies and drive their evaluation and integration into enterprise environmentsRequirements:Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in technical discipline; an additional 4 years of may be substituted in lieu of a degreeMinimum six (6) years of directly related experienceDemonstrated experience with:Systems engineering lifecycle (requirements, design, integration, testingCloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and Configuration as Code (Ansible) CI/CD pipeline development (GitLab CI or similar)Containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm)Server deployment, domain management, and system integrationScripting/automation (Bash, PowerShell, Python)Secrets management and secure system designDevelopment of technical documentation, SOPs, and architecture diagramsProven ability to work independently, lead technical efforts, and solve complex problemsMust possess current DoD 8570 IAT II and Microsoft Certified Professional (or equivalent) certificationCurrent active TS/SCI clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraphEqual Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled