Senior Systems Engineer - TS​/SCI w​/Poly Security Clearance

Position: Senior Systems Engineer - TS/SCI w/Poly with Security Clearance
Location:

Annapolis Junction, MD Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph required Work Type:
On-site (with customer-approved flexibility)

Position Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Systems Engineer to lead the planning and execution of complex systems engineering efforts for large-scale, mission-critical programs. This role requires a seasoned professional capable of managing programs of significant scope and complexity, particularly those involving high-volume data processing and distributed storage solutions. The Systems Engineer will serve as a technical lead, driving the design, integration, and optimization of systems while ensuring full compliance with security and policy directives.

This position is ideal for a strategic thinker who excels in cross-functional environments and has a deep background in both COTS/GOTS integration and custom distributed algorithms.

Key Responsibilities System Design & Leadership
* Lead and manage comprehensive Systems Engineering efforts, overseeing the full lifecycle from requirements gathering to deployment.
* Develop and refine system performance, availability, scalability, manageability, and security requirements for mid-to-large scale programs.
* Plan and integrate secure, compliant solutions based on legal, policy, and federal compliance directives.
* Lead agile and/or spiral development models to ensure iterative delivery of high-quality system components. Data & Storage Engineering
* Architect and optimize storage, retrieval, backup, and retention strategies across globally distributed, high-throughput multimedia systems.
* Design and implement storage area networks (SAN), data warehouses, and data marts.
* Develop and deploy storage solutions within clustered or cloud environments, including the development of distributed storage routing and querying algorithms.
* Work with internals of HDFS, Hadoop, and/or HBase/Accumulo (Big Table) to manage massive datasets. Integration & Technical Operations
* Integrate and extend COTS and GOTS products from multiple vendors into cohesive system architectures.
* Oversee ingest and processing systems for large volumes of multimedia and multilingual content, ensuring seamless audio playback and object retrieval for end users.
* Manage distributed peer-to-peer content storage and retrieval systems with scales exceeding 500 nodes.
* Utilize metadata indexing, summarization, data mining, and visualization analytics to enhance system utility. Collaboration & Documentation
* Serve as a primary technical lead interacting with users and participating in cross-Integrated Product Team (IPT) environments.
* Develop high-level technical documentation for system issues, architectural changes, and user training.
* Ensure all system engineering processes are documented to maintain rigorous federal standards.

Required Qualifications
* Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
* 20+ years of related systems engineering experience on programs of similar scope, type, and complexity.
* Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline.
* Five (5) additional years of SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
* Demonstrated experience in planning and leading large-scale Systems Engineering efforts.
* Deep technical proficiency in distributed storage, HADOOP ecosystems, and high-throughput content systems.

Preferred Qualifications
* Proven track record in metadata data mining and visualization analytics.
* Expertise in optimizing globally distributed text and multimedia retrieval systems.
* Experience integrating complex COTS/GOTS solutions within the Intelligence Community (IC).
* Strong background in legal and policy compliance for secure data environments. Benefits This position includes a competitive and flexible benefits package, including:
* Paid Time Off: PTO accrues at a rate of 13% of hours worked, which equals approximately 6 weeks, or 30 days, per year for a typical full-time employee.
* PTO Carryover:
Up to 240 hours of PTO may be carried over from year to year.
* Retirement Contribution: 15% automatic company 401(k) contribution, including 3% safe harbor and 12% profit sharing/company discretionary contribution.
* 401(k) Vesting:
No vesting period.
* Payroll Contributions:
Employer 401(k) contributions are deposited every payroll.
* 401(k) Options:
Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) contributions are available.
* PTO and Retirement Flexibility:
Employees may have flexibility to adjust PTO and 401(k) contributions based on personal preferences, with appropriate pay rate offsets.
* Medical Insurance:
Medical insurance available with significant company contribution.
* Medical Plan Options:
Options include a Care First Blue Choice Advantage Platinum Plan with $0 deductible and a Care First Blue Choice Advantage High Deductible Plan with HSA.
* HSA Contribution:
For employees enrolled in the High Deductible Plan, the company…