Systems Engineer - JobID-0036

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking a Systems Engineer to be part of our Integrated Mission Systems (IMS) team in San Diego, CA. This role involves working with a fast-paced team of mission-focused engineers to solve some of the Navy’s toughest challenges. Initiative, creativity, reliability, efficiency, and teamwork will be required to successfully deliver innovative solutions in this dynamic customer space.

About the Role

The Systems Engineer will provide IT infrastructure configuration management, hardware and software integration and maintenance, technical support, and documentation for Naval tactical applications. Responsibilities include developing and enforcing standards and standard operating procedures for internal teams and external customers.

All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. This is an on-site position requiring at least 4 days in the office, based in San Diego, CA.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with cross-functional teams of software, systems, integration, information, production, and test engineers, as well as subject matter experts, to understand requirements, workflows, front-and-back end features, and architecture.
• Adhere to government and industry security, reliability, and performance standards.
• Organize test events for IDT software integrated with Navy combat systems in virtual environments. Support land-based and at-sea test events around the U.S. and internationally.
• Develop design documentation that can be referenced by the customer and provide end-user training.
• Develop solutions and processes to better support the customer and make teams more efficient. Participate in requirements, configuration, design, and performance reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in an applicable discipline such as software engineering, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, data science, cyber security, mathematics, or aeronautical engineering (or equivalent full-time experience).
• 3+ years' experience with one or more of the following:
  • IT system production planning and workflow
  • Network architecting, hardware optimization, and planning
  • Platform integration and support system integration
  • STIG’s and system hardening process
  • Networking concepts – TCP/IP, Switching, Routing, Firewalls, Subnetting
  • Virtualization Infrastructure, VMware and/or OpenShift Virtualization
  • Working multiple projects in an agile work environment
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time as needed.

Skills

What Makes You Stand Out:

• 2+ years' experience working with DoD and Naval systems.
• 1+ year experience with one or more of the following software disciplines:
  • Operating Systems (Windows and Linux) configuration and administration
  • Container technologies such as Docker and Podman
  • Linux RedHat (6.0-9.0)
  • Cisco devices as well as Dell servers
  • Kubernetes clusters, including node management, networking, storage, and workload orchestration
  • Scripting (e.g., Python, Bash, Powershell)
  • Automation tools such as Jenkins and Ansible
  • Networking protocols (TCP, UDP, ICMP, ARP, IP, HTTP)
• Desire to stay current with industry trends and best practices. Openness to new tools and concepts, showing initiative, innovation, and creativity.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguous situations.
• Strong analytical abilities, sense of ownership, urgency, and drive.

Pay

Pay Range: $90,000 - $150,000 or $114,000 - $184,000 per year, commensurate with experience. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package
• Competitive PTO
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and matching
• 9/80 optional schedule (2nd and 4th Friday off every month)
• Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program
• Professional Development Resources
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• Organization-Wide Monthly Tech Connect Events
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards
• Regular Social Events and Catered Lunches