Systems Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Systems Engineer with Security Clearance
Location: Scott Air Force Base

Duration
6 Month(s) Contract to Hire Account name Description
The Systems Engineer III provides system engineering technical expertise to the GDSS program related to the design, development, and integration of hardware, software, man-machine interfaces and all system level requirements to maintain integrated IT solutions both on-premises and in a cloud environment. Responsibilities:
• Work with Enterprise Architects, IT Infrastructure engineers, PMO offices, users, development partners, and third-party integrators in reviewing, evaluating, designing and implementing solutions for SOA, middleware, legacy transition, and cloud-based architecture solutions.
• Provide advice and support for designs and proof-of-concept prototype software systems for application enhancements, leveraging open industry standards that respond to evolving information system change and technology.
• Develop integrated system test requirements, strategies, devices and systems and directs overall system level testing.
• Apply expert understanding of JAVA, HTML5, data management, business process management concepts, software design and development, information systems standards and protocols, continuous integration, service-oriented architecture concepts, and information security integration.
• Apply a thorough understanding of, and support, both waterfall and agile SDLCs.
• Apply DoD and industry guidance and principals to support risk management.
• Review contract deliverables for technical completeness and compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Assist with requirements management including analyzing requirements, facilitating approval through configuration processes, and maintaining end-to-end traceability through fielding. May include participation on an agile development team using SCRUM, SAFE, or other methodologies.
• Applies advanced knowledge of a wide range of information assurance concepts, practices and procedures to ensure the secure integration and operation of IT systems.
• Provide guidance on software/system security design and implementation. Participate in security technical assessments, provide advice on security questions, and assist with producing and reviewing documentation supporting system accreditation under the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Assist with the preparation and creation of briefings, reports, correspondence, and/or files as requested by the Program Manager. Top Skills Details
Bachelor s degree in an engineering or IT area of specialty and 10+ years of relevant experience
• Experience and certification in one or more agile methodologies desired
• Experience with CI/CD and Dev Sec Ops  desired
• Experience in cloud computing environments desired
• Security + desired
• Clearance Requirement: SECRET Worksite Address
703 Seibert Rd Ste 2,Scott Air Force Base,IL,USA,
Experience Level
Expert Level Work Environment
on site Additional

Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of GDSS and AMC C2 system enterprise desired. Start Date
Mar-08-2026 Interview Information
2 steps Pay Rate Min
55.00 Pay Rate Max
63.00 Rate Frequency
Hourly
· This position requires an active DoD Clearance Secret or the ability to be obtain an
· Because an active or interim DoD clearance is required, U.S. Citizenship is required.
· Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.  If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: o Medical, dental & vision o Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital o 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available o Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) o Short and long-term disability o Health Spending Account (HSA) o Transportation benefits o Employee Assistance Program o Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)