Systems Engineer III Security Clearance

Position: Systems Engineer III with Security Clearance
Title:

Systems Engineer III

Location:

Alexandria, VA  Clearance: TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph Job Details:
* Lead 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 management
* Containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm)
* Design and implement automation and Dev Ops solutions, including:
* Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) with modular design
* Configuration as Code (Ansible)
* CI/CD pipelines (Git Lab CI)
* Secret management solutions
* Develop and utilize scripting solutions (Bash, Power Shell, Python) to automate operations and improve system efficiency
* Ensure secure system design and compliance alignment, including access control, authentication, and secure communications
* Communicate effectively with government stakeholders, program teams, and senior executives, providing technical guidance and status reporting
* Maintain technical integrity and quality of deliverables, while managing or supporting complex, high-risk programs
* Supervise and mentor technical staff, establishing best practices and state-of-the-art engineering approaches
* Stay current with emerging technologies and drive their evaluation and integration into enterprise environments Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in technical discipline; an additional 4 years of may be substituted in lieu of a degree
* Minimum six (6) years of directly related experience
* Demonstrated experience with:
* Systems engineering lifecycle (requirements, design, integration, testing
* Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
* Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and Configuration as Code (Ansible) CI/CD pipeline development (Git Lab CI or similar)
* Containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm)
* Server deployment, domain management, and system integration
* Scripting/automation (Bash, Power Shell, Python)
* Secrets management and secure system design
* Development of technical documentation, SOPs, and architecture diagrams
* Proven ability to work independently, lead technical efforts, and solve complex problems
* Must possess current DoD 8570 IAT II and Microsoft Certified Professional (or equivalent) certification
* Current active TS/SCI clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled