Systems Engineer SME (wireless / CSfC)

About the role

MAG Aerospace is seeking an SME Systems Engineer / Architect to join our growing organization. This position provides an opportunity to further advance the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our Nation’s core defense/intelligence services and systems. You will work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions. This position will perform as a senior Systems Engineer supporting the J6 Development Branch at Joint Special Operations Command. Assignments are generally complex in nature with considerable discretion given to work details and approaches utilized.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice and engineering guidance for next generation planning efforts
• Perform a variety of complex project tasks applied to specialized technology problems
• Provide technical direction and be a member of a group of one or more engineers to address a goal
• Plan and implement mission capabilities and transition to enterprise services, virtualized and cloud-based technologies
• Support internally hosted advanced technologies and support the Government decision to transition to enterprise services in a cloud environment, and migration of IT services to a new hosting service or technology stack in a multi-cloud environment
• Integrate electronic processes or methodologies to resolve total system problems or technology problems
• Maintain and operate network and system management software, patch servers, update servers, and storage solutions
• Provide on-site Tier II and Tier III support for Enterprise network infrastructure, working in conjunction with the Enterprise Network service providers to ensure delivery of Enterprise-wide services; includes planning, system architecture, installation, configuration, O&M, documentation, engineering, and CS activities related to network services
• Conduct engineering analysis and testing to develop, modernize, and integrate solutions in support of the U.S. Government Program Office priorities and requirements
• Conduct technology assessments and recommend software and hardware technologies, tools, applications, networks, and architectures
• Conduct research and analysis to address a wide range of technical issues
• Conduct robust analysis for multiple systems engineering activities, Analyses of Alternatives (AoAs), and Business Case Analyses (BCAs) to identify technology and acquisition alternatives and recommend solutions for development
• Conduct research, analysis, experimentation, wargaming, studies, and material solutions assessments to proactively develop solutions that meet the U.S. Government Program Office priorities
• Assess new emerging technology (e.g., IT technologies, internet of things, cloud, deployable communications kits, and at-the-edge data analytic capabilities) for potential benefits and make recommendations to the U.S. Government Program Office for further analysis, development, and testing to include initial deployment recommendations
• Perform operational and technical requirements analyses to include analyzing general U.S. Government Program Office operational requirements and translating them into technical requirements
• Conduct AoAs on system concepts and designs, feasibility assessments of interoperability with similar systems, trade-off analyses, and technical approach analyses
• Enforce adherence to architectural standards/principles, global product-specific guidelines, usability design standards, etc.
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate Risks, Assumptions, Issues and Decisions throughout full lifecycle
• Diagram and document current and future network designs
• Work with security team on best practices, known risks, and recommendations
• Sustain the necessary data throughput rate by monitoring networking activity and maintaining existing equipment
• Work with Cyber Security analysts to ensure Enterprise information systems are secure
• Assist with the deployment of hardware and applications and ensure appropriate service levels, including physical servers, network devices and other hardware essential to data center operations

Requirements

• US Citizenship and possession of an Active TS/SCI Clearance
• 7+ years of Engineering experience
• DOD 8570 IAT Level II required (Level III preferred)
• Bachelor’s Degree (CS, CE, CIS, IS, MIS, or engineering discipline) or equivalent work
• Previous experience developing system models and architectures
• Hands-on experience working with DoD networks, including NIPR & SIPR
• Ability to assist with planning and implementation of enhancements and upgrades to the data centers / network
• Maintain technical expertise in all areas of virtualization, operating systems, and computer hardware / software
• Fundamental background in working in the hybrid-cloud environment
• Exceptional communication abilities, both verbal and written, including long-form business writing on complex topics

Education

• Minimum: BS in Information Technology or related field
• DoD 8570 Compliant; IAT LVL II Certified: MUST have one of the following: CCIE, CCNA Security, CCNA Cyber Ops, CySA+, CISSP, SSCP

Desired Requirements

• Excellent technical architecture skills, enabling the creation of future-proof, complex global solutions
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills required to operate as a leading member of global, distributed teams that deliver quality services and solutions
• Ability to rapidly gain knowledge of the organizational structure to facilitate work with groups outside of the immediate technical team
• Knowledge and experience in IT methodologies and life cycles that will be used
• Familiar with solution implementation/management, service/operations management, etc.
• Maintains close awareness of new and emerging technologies and their potential application for service offerings and products
• Current Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain Secure Compartmented Information (SCI)

Pay

The projected compensation range for this position is $105,000 to $195,000 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is one component of MAG’s total compensation package for employees.