Principal Systems Analyst ​/ Engineer - Onsite (Washington, DC)

Principal Systems Analyst / Engineer

Location:

Washington, DC

Position Type:
Contract (05-26-2026 to 04-30-2027) Rate: DOE

• System Lifecycle & Documentation:
  Lead the creation of Project Life Cycle Management (PLM) artifacts, including business process maps, functional requirements, and technical specifications.
• Deployment & Infrastructure Support:
  Drive the deployment of new digital signage and information components while providing essential O&M support for legacy vendor hardware and software interfaces.
• Hardware & Software Troubleshooting:
  Identify and resolve deficiencies in both physical hardware components and backend systems (OS, App, DB, Network) to ensure high system availability.
• Agile Integration:
  Collaborate within an integrated team environment using SAFe Agile methodologies to manage user stories, test plans, and scripts via Jira and Confluence.
• Technical Advocacy:
  Act as a subject matter expert and confident presenter to project teams and stakeholders regarding system architecture and project roadmaps.
• Environment Management:
  Oversee and automate Linux-based environments, managing network configurations (DNS, HTTP, SNMP) and firewall protocols (iptables/firewalld).
• End-to-End Quality Assurance:
  Develop and execute comprehensive test scripts to validate performance across distributed messaging platforms, including Kafka or RabbitMQ.

• Experience:
  
  Bachelor's degree in CS, Systems Engineering, or a related field (or 10+ years of relevant work experience) in high-visibility, mission-critical environments.
• Full-Stack Technical Depth:
  Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, and modern frontend frameworks (Angular or React).
• Systems & Networking:
  Deep knowledge of Linux Operating Systems, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and network security protocols.
• Specialized Expertise:
  Proven background in troubleshooting the intersection of software and physical hardware components in a field or facility environment.
• Software Toolset:
  Mastery of Microsoft Office 365 (including Project and Visio), Service Now, Bit Bucket, and Git version control.
• Analytical Problem-Solving:
  Ability to resolve complex technical constraints and navigate the challenges of supporting both modern and legacy technologies.