PIPELINE System Engineer 3

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a System Engineer to support the design, integration, and sustainment of complex enterprise IT systems within mission-critical environments. This role focuses on analyzing system requirements, developing and maintaining system architectures, and supporting large-scale server, network, and infrastructure operations.

About the role

The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience with enterprise systems, scripting/automation, and deep troubleshooting across Windows and Linux environments, serving as a key technical resource for diagnosing and resolving complex system and server issues. This position includes collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams, participation in system engineering processes, and technical leadership to ensure system performance, stability, and compliance with requirements.

Responsibilities

• Analyze system requirements and support development of system-level and derived requirements
• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise infrastructure solutions across server and network environments
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve complex server and system issues, serving as an escalation point for critical outages and performance problems
• Support system integration, testing, and deployment activities for complex IT systems
• Develop and maintain system engineering documentation (e.g., requirements, architecture, interface control documents)
• Create and maintain scripts and automation tools to support system operations and maintenance
• Participate in configuration management, change control processes, and CCB activities
• Collaborate with software, network, and security engineers to ensure system performance and interoperability
• Support system lifecycle activities including design, testing, accreditation, and operations
• Conduct system performance analysis and contribute to reliability and maintainability improvements
• Provide technical input during design reviews, program reviews, and integration efforts

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph
• DOD 8570 Certification
• 20+ years of System Engineering or related enterprise IT experience supporting complex programs
• Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline (or 5 additional years of experience in lieu of degree)
• Strong hands-on experience with enterprise server environments (Windows/Linux), systems administration, and advanced troubleshooting
• Experience with scripting/automation (e.g., PowerShell, Python, or similar) and supporting full system lifecycle activities

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564.

About Us

Founded in 2007, Columbia Technology Partners is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business with a specialization in technology and management consulting committed to solving intricate and sensitive technology issues facing corporations and federal agencies. Since its inception, CTP has been instrumental in the technical design, engineering development, operational deployment, and support of key systems. With a proven track record in information security, project management, systems/network engineering, security risk management, vulnerability assessments, and mobile security implementation, our employees have the experience, expertise, and innovative thinking our customers need for results that exceed expectations.

CTP staff have worked closely with both government engineers and management to gather mission requirements, develop the architecture to deliver the needed functionality, and assess tools available to meet or exceed the needs of the mission. At Columbia Technology Partners (CTP), we are united in being the best that we can be as individuals, but our core belief is that we can be better together. Together we will take on each mission with an execution process that authentically represents who we are. Our success relies on our team values, the foundation we built around them, and the Partners we become along the way.

Benefits

• Medical: CTP offers 3 superior plans, bringing our employees both in-network and out-of-network options.
• Vision + Dental: Both free to you and paid in full by CTP.
• Retirement: 401k with a 6% company contribution.
• PTO + Leave: Customizable leave plans including Jury Duty, Bereavement, and Military Leave.
• Career Growth: Up to $10,000 provided for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition.
• Life and AD&D Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: Provided at zero cost to you.
• Profit Sharing Bonus: End-of-year cash added to your bottom line.
• Referral Bonus Program: Tiered program providing incentives ranging from $7,000 to $20,000 if your referral joins the team.

Pay

At Columbia Technology Partners, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Salary ranges are determined based on:

• Job role and responsibilities
• Market research and industry benchmarks
• Experience and qualifications
• Geographic location and cost of living
• Company performance and financial health