Sr System Engineer- Top Secret

Position Title:

Sr Top Secret System Engineer

Location:

Stafford, VA (Hybrid – Telework Available)

Clearance Requirement:
Top Secret

Residency Requirement:
Must be able to commute to Quantico, VA 3 days a week.

In this role, you will be working at the intersection of traditional IT and specialized scientific and operational technology systems to ensure functionality, performance, availability, responsiveness of supported IT systems and services. You will be accountable for managing server performance against service delivery objectives and identifying and implementing operational improvements to promote efficiency within the organization.

• Gather and analyze user system requirements using multiple methodologies.
• Develop technical documentation, including system requirements, security specifications, and test plans.

• Diagnose and resolve server issues related to connectivity, storage, application status, availability, and hardware.
• Monitor system performance, identify anomalies, and implement corrective actions.

• Perform regular data backups and maintain disaster recovery operations.
• Support Continuity of Operations (COOP) to ensure mission-critical availability.

• Apply technical and business expertise to improve deployment and maintenance processes.
• Design, deploy, test, certify, patch, and address interoperability issues across all system components.
• Work independently and collaboratively to enhance system solutions and drive service improvements.
• Define and enforce enterprise architecture standards and best practices across IT projects.
• Develop and maintain reference architectures to guide solution design and implementation.
• Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and governance frameworks in all architectural designs.
• Lead architecture review boards and provide guidance on technical decisions and trade-offs.
• Drive innovation by evaluating and integrating emerging technologies into enterprise solutions.

• US citizenship with active Top Secret clearance.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience, or equivalent certifications demonstrating ability to perform at this level.
• Experience in tools such as AWS, Microsoft, Windows Server, Citrix, Net App, Dell Unity, Dell Avamar, Hyper‑V, Microsoft SQL Server, Azure Dev Ops, Ivanti, Microsoft Service Manager, Atlassian, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, WSUS, and Big Fix, Splunk.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or relevant experience.
• Proven track record of delivering secure, high-quality solutions in Federal Government environments, preferably within DOJ/FBI, adhering to established standards, policies, and compliance frameworks.
• Hands‑on experience with large‑scale infrastructure migrations, including refactoring and re‑platforming mission‑critical applications.
• Strong curiosity for emerging technologies and ability to quickly learn, adapt, and integrate innovative solutions into complex environments.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Information Technology

Government Relations Services