Systems Engineer III

US Citizens Only - Able to maintain a Public Trust

Location: Silver Springs, MD

• Over 3-5 years of experience supporting enterprise network environment.
• Installing, cabling and configuration of network equipment.
• Knowledge of routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MP-BGP, IS-IS).
• Knowledge of MPLS, Layer2 VPN, Layer3 VPN.

• CCNA
• AWS Cloud Practitioner

The main function of a systems engineer is to apply the principles of computer science and mathematical analysis to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of the software and systems that make computers work. A typical systems engineer analyzes user needs, and then designs, tests, and develops software to meet those needs. Using a holistic approach, designs, develops, evaluates and modifies end-to-end systems and systems‑oriented products through their entire life requirements based on customer description, system planning and design, and acquisition logistics.

• Ensures requirements comply with client requirements and government standards through formal verification methods.
• Translates high‑level product development strategies into system requirement specifications and works with other engineering disciplines to develop lower‑level detailed implementation requirements.
• Establishes and coordinates development of standards, practices, and procedures as related to the overall product development.
• Designs interfaces and brings system elements together so they work as a whole.
• Assesses performance using evaluation criteria and technical performance measures.
• Customer liaison and support for business development activities and to understand and shape requirements.
• Participates in system conceptual design and documentation of the design concepts.
• Participates in design reviews of components (hardware and software) to ensure applicability to the current system and traceability of requirements through compliance verification and validation.
• Generates system level requirements verification procedures and customer acceptance test procedures.
• Reviews test plans/procedures and ensures they meet the objectives of the contractual requirements and participates in the testing process to validate requirements.
• Modifies existing databases and database management systems or directs programmers and analysts to make changes.
• Writes and codes logical and physical database descriptions and specifies identifiers of database to management system or directs others in coding descriptions.
• Works as part of a project team to coordinate database development and determine project scope and limitations.
• Reviews project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.

Career level with a complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories and concepts. Working under only general direction, provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and manage one's time. Basic mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.

Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery. Ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issue. Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, electronic equipment and computer hardware and software. Knowledge of computer development software across multiple platforms.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant field required.
• 5-7 years experience required.

$40-$45/hr W2

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