Systems Integrator - INE Senior SME w/TS/SCI Clearance

Overview

We are seeking a Systems Integrator - INE Senior SME for the COMSEC IT Services contract. The Systems Integrator - INE Senior SME will serve as a senior technical authority supporting secure network integration, engineering, implementation, troubleshooting, and modernization activities within the Department of State COMSEC environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level technical expertise for INE systems and secure network environments.
• Design and integrate network technologies into Department operational environments.
• Perform complex network engineering, troubleshooting, and fault isolation.
• Support configuration, testing, implementation, deployment, and sustainment.
• Analyze system interoperability and integration requirements.
• Provide Tier 3 technical escalation support.
• Support secure architecture design and security-control implementation.
• Develop and review technical designs, engineering plans, test procedures, and implementation documentation.
• Support lifecycle management and modernization of secure networking capabilities.
• Coordinate technical activities with operations, cybersecurity, systems engineering, and Government stakeholders.
• Support technical root-cause analysis and corrective-action development.
• Maintain technical documentation and engineering standards.

Required Qualifications

• 9+ years of network engineering or similar experience.
• Experience with NIST 800-53.
• Experience with security control lifecycles.
• Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments, including the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Civil agencies, and military organizations.

Certifications

• Security+ certification.
• DoD 8570 certification or equivalent.
• CISSP or similar certification within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Type 1 encryption or COMSEC networks.
• Experience with classified network integration.
• Experience with secure network architecture and Zero Trust concepts.
• Department of State or similar Federal national-security environment experience.
• Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape.

Clearance

Active TS/SCI clearance required. U.S. Citizenship required.

Work Environment

• Location: Springfield, VA
• Environment: Hybrid
• Noise level: Low

Schedule

Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.

Travel

Less than 10%.

Pay

Target salary range: $170,000 - $210,000. The salary range displayed is an estimate and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees.

Benefits

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

Additional Information

This position supports an upcoming government contract proposal and is contingent upon contract award and government approval. Candidates must meet all stated requirements and may be required to sign a Letter of Commitment (LOC).

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.