Systems Engineer Level 3-FFLL-8924

Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph security clearance and U.S. citizenship required.

About the role

Part of a team that designs, implements, and maintains DevOps resources for multiple product teams and enables teams to automate build and deployment where possible. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a deep understanding of the needed technologies and the initiative to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop Infrastructure As Code and scripting to automate tasks, provision managed services, and build tools using Terraform, Ansible, and Python.
• Install, configure, and provide performance tuning utilizing Kubernetes and cloud-native logging and metrics collection tools (e.g., Elasticsearch, Grafana/Prometheus).
• Manage GitLab CI/CD pipelines to automate building, testing, and deploying code using GitLab runners and Argo CD.
• Manage commercial cloud computing platforms (AWS).
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Contribute to systems engineering documentation such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements Specifications, and Interface Control Documents.
• Manage system requirements and derived requirements to ensure compatibility with defined system architecture(s).li>
• Assist with the development of system requirements, functional requirements, and allocation to individual components.
• Coordinate resolution of action items from Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings, design reviews, program reviews, and test reviews.
• Participate in an Integrated Product Team to design new capabilities based on operational considerations.
• Participate in interface definition, design, and configuration changes throughout the lifecycle.
• Allocate real-time process budgets and error budgets to systems and subsystem components.
• Derive stakeholder needs and lower-level requirements from higher-level allocated requirements.
• Generate alternative system concepts, physical architectures, and design solutions.
• Participate in establishing and gaining approval of system or component definitions under development.
• Define methods, processes, and evaluation criteria for system verification against requirements.
• Develop system design solutions that satisfy system requirements and fulfill functional analysis.
• Develop derived requirements for Information Assurance Services and Security Mechanism Technology.
• Review and provide input to program and contract work breakdown structure (WBS), work packages, and integrated master plan (IMP).
• Provide technical direction for development, engineering, interfacing, integration, and testing of system components.
• Implement comprehensive Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) solutions.
• Develop scenarios and Operational Concepts describing system interactions with users and environment.
• Review and approve system engineering documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Conduct quantitative analysis in non-functional system performance areas (e.g., Reliability, Maintainability, Vulnerability).
• Establish and follow formal procedures for system integration activities and interface management.
• Capture interface designs in a common format and store data in an accessible repository.
• Prepare time-line analysis diagrams for time-dependent functions.
• Establish a process for managing changes to requirements with stakeholder buy-in and traceability.
• Assess program risks, determine probability and consequence of failure, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Manage and ensure the technical integrity of the system baseline over time.
• Plan verification efforts for new designs early in the development lifecycle.
• Develop operational, technical standards, and system/services views for architectures.
• Conduct end-to-end system trade analyses to optimize lifecycle operations.
• Improve integration strategies based on rationale from previous decisions.
• Define interfaces in terms of origination, destination, stimulus, and data characteristics.
• Use models, simulations, and prototyping to mitigate risk and reduce development costs.
• Develop alternative courses of action and fall-back positions for risks.
• Maintain knowledge of current and evolving standards applicable to system development.
• Apply and enforce standards to ensure consistency and interoperability.
• Ensure periodic review and control of system configuration and documentation.
• Serve as a member of the Configuration Control Board (CCB).
• Recommend preferred solutions in Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) efforts based on adjusted criteria.
• Develop system design alternatives considering lifecycle cost, reuse, complexity, and risk.

Requirements

• Twenty (20) years of experience as a Systems Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts.
• Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university. Five (5) years of additional SE experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.

Desired Skills

• Develop and manage GitLab CI/CD pipelines to automate deployment processes.
• Design, build, and maintain AWS infrastructure (EC2, Lambdas, EKS, RDS, S3, EFS, EBS) using Terraform and auto-scaling.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize application performance and reliability.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure issues and ensure system uptime.
• Kubernetes experience with a focus on EKS.
• Familiarity with FOSS tools such as Elasticsearch, Prometheus/Grafana, PGAdmin, installable in Kubernetes via Helm charts.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes storage class types (e.g., GP3, Longhorn, EBS).

Pay

The salary range for this position is $78,000 to $250,000 per year, determined based on work location, role, skill set, and level of expertise.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Additional Insurance: Basic Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospitalization Indemnity, and Pet Insurance.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, and more.
• Wellness: Access to wellness programs and mental health support.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth, including tuition reimbursement.
• Additional Perks:
  • Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
  • Employee referral programs.
  • Bonus opportunities.
  • Technology allowance.
  • A diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture.