Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree)
Minimum 2 years of relevant technical experience
Proficient in systems engineering lifecycle processes
Strong understanding of system administration and networking (TCP/IP, ports, firewalls)
Experience in developing system documentation and engineering artifacts
Analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills required
Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification and Microsoft Certified Professional (or equivalent)
Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain CI polygraph
Responsibilities
Analyze user requirements and system architectures for system design and implementation
Contribute to architecture and engineering documentation, including feasibility studies
Support system integration, testing, and performance analysis, resolving hardware/software issues
Collaborate with stakeholders and program teams on technical challenges
Enhance system lifecycle and continuous improvement through emerging technologies
Perform daily system administration, including secure communications and application configuration
Benefits
Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran and disabled candidate consideration
Full Job Description
Title: Systems Engineer I
Location: Alexandria, VA or Colorado Springs, CO
Clearance: TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph
Job Duties:
Analyze user requirements, CONOPS, and system architectures to develop requirements and support system design, development, integration, and implementation across the lifecycle
Contribute to system architecture, engineering documentation, and planning (e.g., SEMP, integration and test plans), including feasibility studies and trade analyses
Support system integration, testing, interface definition, and end-to-end performance analysis, including identification and resolution of hardware/software issues
Collaborate with government stakeholders, program teams, and senior engineers to address technical challenges and ensure quality, accuracy, and integrity of deliverables
Support system lifecycle optimization and continuous improvement, including evaluation and integration of emerging technologies
Perform day-to-day system administration and operations, including:
Certificate management and secure communications
Virtualization support and environment maintenance
Application installation and configuration
TCP/IP, ports, protocols, and firewall management
Operating system administration and system troubleshooting
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in a technical discipline; an additional 4 years of may be substituted in lieu of a degree
Minimum two (2) years of directly related technical experience
Experience with:
Systems engineering lifecycle processes (requirements, design, integration, testing)
System administration and networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, ports, protocols, firewalls)
Developing system documentation and engineering artifacts
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
Familiarity with virtualized environments and enterprise systems and exposure to complex, high-reliability systems or secure environments preferred
Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification and Microsoft Certified Professional (or equivalent)
Current active TS/SCI clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph
