Systems Engineer

Base-2 Solutions

• $90K — $130K *
Annapolis Junction, MD 20701In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in systems engineering or related field
  • Top Secret/SCI security clearance with Full Scope Polygraph required
  • Proficiency in Linux, Windows Server, and cloud platforms
  • Experience with networking protocols, hardware, and system monitoring tools
  • Strong understanding of system documentation and design methodologies
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and compliance standards
  • Relevant security and technical certifications preferred

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain complex systems to meet technical and customer requirements
  • Conduct architecture analysis and modeling for optimal solutions
  • Support requirements gathering and traceability throughout the system lifecycle
  • Perform integration, verification, and validation of systems
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for system compliance and interoperability
  • Troubleshoot system-level performance and reliability issues
  • Develop documentation including design and operational procedures
  • Contribute to risk assessments and support deployment activities

Benefits

  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums
  • 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and generous company match
  • Flexible work schedules to promote work-life balance
  • Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off and 11 paid floating holidays
  • Employee referral bonuses and performance-based bonus opportunities
Full Job Description
  • Requisition ID: 2857
  • Standard Title:
  • Required Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
  • Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
  • Work Type: On-Site
  • Shift: First
  • Referral Eligibility: Eligible
  • U.S. Citizenship Required? Yes


Job Description:

Responsibilities:

  • Designs, develops, integrates, and maintains complex systems, ensuring they meet both technical requirements and customer needs.


  • Conducts system architecture analysis, modeling, and trade studies to determine optimal solutions.


  • Supports requirements gathering, decomposition, and traceability throughout the system lifecycle.


  • Performs systems integration, testing, verification, and validation activities.


  • Collaborates closely with software engineers, network engineers, security teams, and stakeholders to ensure system interoperability and compliance.


  • Troubleshoots and resolves system-level issues related to performance, scalability, and reliability.


  • Develops and maintains system documentation, including design documents, interface control documents (ICDs), and operational procedures.


  • Provides input to risk assessments, mitigations, and contingency plans.


  • Supports deployment and sustainment activities, including patch management, upgrades, and system monitoring.


  • Ensures systems meet cybersecurity and compliance standards, collaborating with ISSOs and ISSEs as needed.


Experience with some or all of the following:

  • Operating systems: Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu), Windows Server, Unix, macOS


  • Virtualization platforms: VMware, Hyper-V, KVM


  • Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)


  • Networking protocols and hardware: TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, VLANs, firewalls, routers, switches


  • System monitoring and management tools: Splunk, SolarWinds, Nagios, Zabbix


  • Configuration management tools: Ansible, Puppet, Chef, SaltStack


  • Infrastructure automation and scripting: Python, Bash, PowerShell


  • System design methodologies and documentation: Use case diagrams, interface control documents (ICDs), system block diagrams


  • Knowledge of security frameworks: NIST SP 800-53, RMF, DoD STIGs, FedRAMP


  • Backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions


  • Collaboration tools: JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNow


  • Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and integration with cloud and on-premises environments


  • Security Certifications such as CISSP, Security+


  • Technical Certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, VMware VCP, Cisco CCNA/CCNP


Pay & Benefit Highlights
Compensation
  • Competitive fixed salary or hourly pay (based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity).
  • Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hired referral.
  • Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth (role-dependent).
Health
  • 100% company-paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
  • Choose from multiple plan options with CareFirst, Kaiser, and UnitedHealthcare, including PPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible plans.
  • 100% company-paid dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
  • 100% company-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
Income Protection
  • 100% company-paid premiums for short-term disability.
  • 100% company-paid premiums for long-term disability.
  • 100% company-paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D).
  • 100% company-paid premiums for life insurance up to $200,000.
Retirement
  • 401(k) with immediate vesting: 4% company match plus a 4% non-elective company contribution (8% total).
  • 401(k) pre-tax and Roth options.
Leave
  • Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO).
  • 11 paid floating holidays.
Work-Life Balance
  • Flexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work periods (contract and project-dependent).
* Ladders Estimates

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