Systems Engineer III

Title: Systems Engineer III

Location: Alexandria, VA 

Clearance: TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph

Job Details:

• Lead analysis of user requirements, CONOPS, and system architectures to develop requirements and drive system design, development, integration, and implementation
• Provide technical leadership across the full systems engineering lifecycle, including architecture development, system design, integration, testing, and operational transition
• Develop and maintain system architecture, engineering documentation, and plans (SEMPs, integration/test plans, SOPs, security documentation, and architecture diagrams)
• Guide requirements development, feasibility studies, and trade-off analyses to optimize system performance across the lifecycle
• Direct and support system integration, interface definition, and end-to-end analysis, including resolution of complex hardware/software issues and vendor coordination
• Develop and support modern infrastructure solutions, including:
  
  
  
  • Cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
  
  
  • Server deployment and domain management
  
  
  • Containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm)
  
  
  • Design and implement automation and DevOps solutions, including:
  
  
  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) with modular design
  
  
  • Configuration as Code (Ansible)
  
  
  • CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI)
  
  
  • Secret management solutions
  
  
  
  


• Develop and utilize scripting solutions (Bash, PowerShell, Python) to automate operations and improve system efficiency


• Ensure secure system design and compliance alignment, including access control, authentication, and secure communications


• Communicate effectively with government stakeholders, program teams, and senior executives, providing technical guidance and status reporting


• Maintain technical integrity and quality of deliverables, while managing or supporting complex, high-risk programs


• Supervise and mentor technical staff, establishing best practices and state-of-the-art engineering approaches


• Stay current with emerging technologies and drive their evaluation and integration into enterprise environments

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in technical discipline; an additional 4 years of may be substituted in lieu of a degree


• Minimum six (6) years of directly related experience


• Demonstrated experience with:
  
  
  
  • Systems engineering lifecycle (requirements, design, integration, testing
  
  
  • Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
  
  
  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and Configuration as Code (Ansible) CI/CD pipeline development (GitLab CI or similar)
  
  
  • Containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm)
  
  
  • Server deployment, domain management, and system integration
  
  
  • Scripting/automation (Bash, PowerShell, Python)
  
  
  • Secrets management and secure system design
  
  
  • Development of technical documentation, SOPs, and architecture diagrams
  
  
  
  

• Proven ability to work independently, lead technical efforts, and solve complex problems


• Must possess current DoD 8570 IAT II and Microsoft Certified Professional (or equivalent) certification


• Current active TS/SCI clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph