Senior System Engineer

Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Synergy ECP is a leading provider of cybersecurity, software and systems engineering, and IT services to the U.S. intelligence and defense communities. The company leverages its expertise in data transport solutions, software and systems engineering, and other solutions to deliver critical and innovative capabilities to high-level decision makers that enhance our nation’s security.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to support enterprise-scale data transport and messaging services that require high availability, reliability, and fault tolerance. The Systems Engineer will support the development, deployment, and sustainment of messaging capabilities that enable mission applications to communicate in near-real time. The ideal candidate will bring strong Linux experience, systems engineering expertise, requirements management experience, and the ability to effectively engage with customers in a mission-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, deployment, and sustainment of messaging capabilities for enterprise-scale data transport services.
• Enable mission applications to communicate in near-real time with high availability, reliability, and fault tolerance.
• Gather and manage SIGINT and enterprise-scale requirements.
• Engage with customers in a mission-focused environment.

Requirements

• Proficient Linux OS experience.
• Experience gathering and managing SIGINT and enterprise-scale requirements.
• Experience with requirements tracking tools such as Redmine and JIRA.
• Customer engagement experience.
• TS/SCI w/ Polygraph clearance required.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• 14 years of experience with a degree or 19 years without a degree.
• CWIP: IAM Level 2 Technical Experience.

Qualifications

• Desired: Experience performing systems engineering for messaging services such as JMS, ActiveMQ, TIBCO, Artemis, or Kafka.

Pay

For this role, the typical salary range starts at $150,000 and stretches up to $250,000. Exceptional candidates with outstanding education, experience, and unique qualifications may be offered compensation above this range.

Benefits

• Health & Retirement: Comprehensive health benefits package and 401K retirement plan.
• Education: Company-sponsored continuing education program to support degree or certification pursuits, including career navigation assistance.
• Work/Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off benefit, 11 paid holidays per year, and flexible work options.
• Philanthropy: Opportunities to participate in building awareness, volunteering, and contributing to various organizations.
• Corporate Facilities: Access to weekly happy hours, on-site café, collaborative office spaces, and nearby dining options.
• SkillBridge Program: Support for transitioning servicemembers to apply their experience in corporate environments.
• People Partners to help navigate personal and professional challenges, along with wellness resources through the healthcare provider.