Systems Engineer

Anika Systems is an outcome-driven technology solutions firm that guides federal agencies in solving complex business challenges and preparing for the future. Our services span AI Strategy, Data Intelligence, AI & Machine Learning, Intelligent Automation, Enterprise Platforms and Engineering, with a specialized focus on National Security and Federal Financial programs. We are dedicated to delivering forward-thinking solutions that accelerate the critical missions of our government clients.

Anika Systems is seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer to support a federal contract in the Washington, DC area. The selected candidate will contribute to the success of a cross-functional IT communications team, supporting efforts across enterprise architecture and IT governance initiatives. This role is responsible for producing a wide range of documentation including system and process documentation, technical guides, developer-facing resources, and user support materials.

This position is partly on-site in the Washington, DC area. Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a government suitability clearance.

• Manage the full lifecycle of operating systems for servers, PCs, Macs, scanners, and printers.
• Oversee preventive maintenance contracts for application software and hardware assets.
• Ensure compliance with hardware and software security policies.
• Collaborate with the help desk team to diagnose and resolve customer technical issues.
• Work with vendors to coordinate hardware/software support, maintenance, upgrades, and documentation.
• Stay informed on vendor procedures and upcoming upgrades that may impact current systems.

• Inventory legacy business applications and associated databases on standalone systems.
• Perform ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processing, including data cleansing and transformation.
• Support data migration efforts to platforms such as Salesforce or Oracle applications.
• Manage and support the decommissioning of legacy applications and underlying databases.
• Develop and implement data archiving strategies using Adobe tools and Apple Macintosh systems, ensuring proper file naming conventions and compliance.

• Experience in IT systems administration, technical support, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Oracle Developer Suite 11g, SQL
  * Plus 11g, and TOAD (Tools for Oracle Application Developers).
• Familiarity with Erwin Data Modeler for database modeling and documentation.
• Strong knowledge of ETL processing, data transformation, and data archiving techniques.
• Experience with Salesforce data integration and Oracle-based application environments.
• Strong knowledge of operating systems, hardware, and enterprise software across both Windows and Apple environments.
• Experience working in Apple Macintosh environments for technical data handling, archiving, and documentation support.
• Understanding and application of naming conventions for modernization and legacy system decommissioning.
• Ability to work effectively with vendors to manage support and upgrade processes.
• Familiarity with IT security compliance standards and best practices.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.