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System Engineer, Level 4

Independent Software

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Top Secret/SCI
Unspecified
Polygraph
Engineering - Systems
Fort Meade, MD (On-Site/Office)

What You Will Do:

As a Senior Systems Engineer at Independent Software, you will guide the design, analysis, and enhancement of IT systems with a strong focus on security certification and supportability. You will participate in full lifecycle development, conduct technology studies, and ensure that systems meet both technical and mission requirements. Ready to take on complex system engineering challenges in support of national security? Join Independent Software's dynamic team at the forefront of IT system design, where you will lead requirements evaluation, implementation planning, and system-level studies to build and secure next-generation, scalable enterprise infrastructure. If you're passionate about systems architecture, security compliance, and translating mission needs into technical solutions, we want you on our team.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Identify and resolve issues in existing systems while designing and implementing new solutions
  • Lead enhancements and modernization efforts for existing IT systems
  • Participate in the design and development of next-generation secure IT architectures
  • Translate customer needs into technical requirements that align with available commercial solutions
  • Evaluate and allocate requirements throughout the development cycle for Information Assurance (IA) support
  • Apply systems engineering principles including ITIL and SEI/CMM to all phases of work
  • Support Directory Services TTOs or Desktop & Enclave Services TTOs as required by project assignments
  • Work with a range of technologies including:
    • Telecommunications protocols (TCP/IP, OIS/CMIP/X25)
    • Operating systems (Windows, UNIX, Linux)
    • Databases (Oracle, MS Access, Sybase)
    • Applications (Tivoli, PeopleSoft)
Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • Experience in systems engineering across one or more IT platforms
  • Strong understanding of enterprise IT systems and security requirements
  • Ability to translate technical requirements into practical solutions
  • Familiarity with IT service frameworks such as ITIL and CMMI
  • Knowledge of core infrastructure tools and protocols
  • Ability to lead and manage systems engineering teams
Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree and a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant systems engineering experience
  • Associate's degree may be substituted with at least twelve (12) years of relevant experience
Certifications:
  • Must meet DoD 8570 IASAE Level I certification requirements
  • The CE certification requirements can be fulfilled with either Microsoft OS, Cent OS/Red Hat OS CE certifications.
Clearance Requirement:
  • Must possess an active TS/SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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About Us
For the past nineteen years, Independent Software has supported Department of Defense and Intelligence Community customers by providing next-generation cyber services and analytics, machine learning and data science, all-source analysis, and mission application development. In addition to our service-based efforts, we also offer innovative commercial IT and cyber products to solve our customers’ most complex data challenges. We are a Woman-Owned Small Business committed to hiring veterans and supporting our national defense missions.

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Top Secret/SCI