Systems Software Engineer

Description

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a Systems Software Engineer to help solve some of the most challenging performance and scalability problems in a mission-critical environment. In this role, you'll be forward deployed with a performance engineering team to develop software solutions, build automation, and create tools that provide deep visibility into system and network performance. You'll be involved in everything from analyzing complex datasets and identifying bottlenecks to developing reporting capabilities and automating workflows that improve system reliability and operational efficiency.

This is an ideal opportunity for engineers who enjoy being hands-on, working closely with users, and seeing the direct impact of their work. If you're passionate about software development, automation, data analysis, and solving real-world technical challenges, you'll find plenty of opportunities to learn, innovate, and make a difference.

• Design, develop, and maintain software tools used to monitor, analyze, and report on system performance.
• Create scripts and automation solutions that improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Analyze network and system data to identify trends, performance issues, and optimization opportunities.
• Work directly with users and technical teams to understand challenges and develop practical solutions.
• Support integration, testing, deployment, and maintenance of software in Linux-based environments.
• Troubleshoot complex system, application, and performance-related issues.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations that provide actionable insights.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of monitoring, automation, and performance engineering capabilities.

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of experience in software engineering, systems engineering, integration, Dev Ops, or a related discipline.
• Strong scripting or programming experience using languages such as Python, Bash, C, C++, Java, or similar.
• Experience working in Linux environments and troubleshooting complex technical issues.
• Familiarity with automation, performance analysis, system monitoring, or network analysis concepts.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with engineers, administrators, and mission stakeholders.

• Build tools that directly influence mission performance and operational success.
• Work alongside experienced engineers solving complex technical challenges.
• Tackle a mix of software development, automation, systems engineering, and data analysis.
• Gain exposure to large-scale, high-performance computing and enterprise environments.
• Enjoy meaningful technical ownership and the opportunity to shape solutions from concept to deployment.
• Grow your skills while working on technologies that matter.

At CTP, we believe great engineers thrive when they're trusted to innovate, collaborate, and solve difficult problems. We foster a culture that values technical excellence, continuous learning, and mission impact. Here, your ideas matter, your contributions are visible, and your work supports some of the most important challenges in the industry.

• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. CTP is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
• Certification Requirements:
• DOD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (or equivalent)

This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

Founded in 2007, Columbia Technology Partners is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business with a specialization in technology and management consulting committed to solving intricate and sensitive technology issues facing corporations and federal agencies. Since its inception, CTP has been instrumental in the technical design, engineering development, operational deployment, and support of key systems. With a proven track record in information security, project management, systems/network engineering, security risk management, vulnerability assessments, and mobile security implementation;

our employees have the experience, expertise, and innovative thinking our customers need for results that exceed expectations. CTP staff have worked closely with both government engineers and management to gather mission requirements, develop the architecture to deliver the needed functionality and assess tools available to meet or exceed the needs of the mission. At Columbia Technology Partners (CTP), we are united in being the best that we can be as individuals, but our core belief is that we can be better together.

Together we will take on each mission with an execution process that authentically…