Chief Systems Engineer

About the role

Epsilon C5I, a division of Epsilon Systems Solutions, is seeking a Chief Systems Engineer for its Dayton division. The Dayton division was recently named one of only five prime awardees for the 10-year, $4.7 billion NOVASTAR contract supporting the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC), WPAFB, Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and design of scalable, high-performance exploitation capabilities within the IC.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define system requirements and translate them into architectural solutions.
• Develop and implement architectural guidelines, standards, and best practices.
• Oversee the integration of new technologies and systems into the existing and new infrastructure.
• Ensure the security, scalability, and sustainability of all system architectures.
• Mentor and guide technical teams, fostering innovation and excellence.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and processes to ensure high-quality system delivery.
• Maintain and forward-looking perspective on industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers to maintain high coding standards.
• Document model development processes, results, and best practices for knowledge sharing and reproducibility.
• Assist in creating technical documentation and presentations to communicate findings and progress to stakeholders.
• Ensure security best practices are integrated into the development lifecycle, including compliance with data protection regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Data Science, Engineering or related field and 7 or more years of prior relevant experience.
• 7 or more years of experience in Systems Architecture or similar role in complex, large-scale environment.
• Active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance, with SCI access with ability to attain polygraph to be considered for this position.
• Pursuant to the various government contractual requirements, all applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
• In-depth knowledge of system architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
• Proficiency in cloud computing, distributed systems, and microservices architecture.
• Strong understanding of security, compliance, and data privacy standards.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to navigate and adapt to complex technical challenges.
• Exceptional communication and presentation capabilities.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Java.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with Agile DevSecOps practices and tools likes Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Must be able to prioritize tasks effectively, manage deadlines, and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Enthusiasm for learning and adapting to new technologies and methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in computer science, Data Science, Engineering or related field and 10 or more years of prior relevant experience.
• 10 or more years in systems architecture with leadership roles.
• Extremely strong understanding of scalable microservices architectures in a Kubernetes environment.
• Understanding of UI/UX and full-stack development.
• Demonstrated ability to drive technological innovation within an organization.
• Recognized expert technologist with 10+ year experience in mission software solutions related to data science, machine learning, or other similar technology.
• Agile-based knowledge and skill, including experience with Scrum Ceremonies and work management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).
• Familiarity with AI/ML models to process and analyze large datasets.
• Previous IC or DoD program/project work experience.