IT Systems Engineer 5 - Annapolis Junction, MD with Security Clearance

About the role

Perform systems engineering assessments (upgrades, system improvements, lifecycle refreshes, migrations, new deployments), develop conceptual design solutions, and create implementation work breakdown structures to drive planning and estimating. Advise on alternative and innovative approaches and conduct feasibility studies.

Research, prototype, and develop integrated system capability by working closely with industry partners and OEMs to implement the latest and best-in-bread capabilities to meet customer emerging needs.

Identify and document operational, functional, and technical requirements.

Develop technical documentation, such as system architecture and system design documentation, functional and performance verification test plans, and technical implementation plans.

Incorporate new plans, designs and systems into ongoing operations.

Interact with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues or conflicts.

Conduct configuration and development activities.

Lead/conduct testing against established test plans.

Participate in interface definition, design, and changes to the configuration between affected groups and individuals throughout the life cycle.

Review and provide input to program and contract work breakdown structure (WBS), work packages and the integrated master schedule (IMS).

Review and/or approve system engineering documentation to ensure that processes and specifications meet system needs and are accurate, comprehensive, and complete.

Support management and ensure the technical integrity of the system baseline over time, continually updating it as various changes are imposed on the system during the lifecycle from development through deployment and operations & maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems engineering assessments (upgrades, system improvements, lifecycle refreshes, migrations, new deployments)
• Develop conceptual design solutions
• Create implementation work breakdown structures
• Advise on alternative and innovative approaches
• Conduct feasibility studies
• Research, prototype, and develop integrated system capability
• Identify and document operational, functional, and technical requirements
• Develop technical documentation
• Incorporate new plans, designs and systems into ongoing operations
• Interact with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations
• Conduct configuration and development activities
• Lead/conduct testing against established test plans
• Participate in interface definition, design, and changes to the configuration between affected groups and individuals
• Review and provide input to program and contract work breakdown structure (WBS), work packages and the integrated master schedule (IMS)
• Review and/or approve system engineering documentation
• Support management and ensure the technical integrity of the system baseline

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 10+ Years of progressive experience.
• Master's Degree desirable.
• 4+ years of experience with the provision of system solutions for physical security systems and IT solutions.
• Experience eliciting requirements, conducting research, designing, testing, and implementing hardware and software solutions for data center and virtual infrastructure technologies.
• Strong engineering experience with the following core platforms and services:
• VMware ESXi and vSphere
• Microsoft Windows Server Deployment and Administration
• Microsoft Windows Deployment and Administration
• DNS, DFS, and DHCP
• Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), Key Management Service (KMS)
• Active Directory and defining, implementing, and maintaining Group Policy
• Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Certificate Authorities
• Experience virtualizing enterprise applications (Active Directory, MS SQL, RHEL, MS SharePoint, etc.)
• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining highly secure and reliable solutions that meet all organizational Cybersecurity and Information Assurance requirements.
• Experience with API management, scripting languages including PowerShell, Python, JSON, Bash, etc.
• Meet DoD 8570 IAT Level-II requirements.
• Strong Oral, Written and Presentation Skills with the ability and experience communicating directly with customer leadership and technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
• Strong MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio Skills is a plus.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required.
• Clearance/Citizen Type: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; active TS/SCI w/ polygraph clearance is required.

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

Pay

USD $150,080.00 - USD $225,120.00 /Yr.