Systems Engineer (TS/SCI with Poly Required)

Job Category: IT Infrastructure and Operations

Requisition Number: SYSTE002232

Posted: July 28, 2026 Full-Time On-site

Salary Range: $142,792 USD to $238,451.20 USD

JOB DESCRIPTION: We are seeking a hands-on Systems Engineer (SME) with deep expertise across infrastructure, platforms, and application ecosystems spanning cloud and on-premises environments. This role requires a proven practitioner who can analyze existing ("as is") systems and applications, document current state architectures, design future-state solutions, and implement systems enhancements or technology transformations end-to-end. The ideal candidate is a technical leader and doer, not just an advisor - someone who can seamlessly collaborate across infrastructure, platform, application, DevSecOps, information systems security, and data teams while maintaining ownership of system reliability, performance, scalability, and security.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline, or other related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training, and work/military experience Minimum ten (10) years of related systems engineering experience REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS Candidates must demonstrate hands-on experience in all the following areas: Infrastructure & Platforms Enterprise networking (e.g., routing, switching, firewalls, load balancers, DNS) Storage technologies (e.g., SAN, NAS, object storage) Linux (Redhat, CentOS) operating systems (administration, hardening, automation) IdAM - Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) hands-on for AuthN and AuthZ Cloud & On-Prem Technologies Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and/or GCP) Hybrid and on-prem infrastructure design and integration Cloud networking, identity, security, and cost optimization Data & Application Platforms Relational and NoSQL databases - relational (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, Redis) databases Web services, APIs, and middleware Event-based messaging systems (e.g., SQS, SNS, RabbitMQ) Infrastructure as Code - Scripting & Automation: Python, Bash, PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible, or Cloud Formation Configuration management and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python, etc.) CI/CD integration with infrastructure and platforms (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, GitOps, ArgoCD) Security best practices and systems hardening Monitoring & Incident Response: Proficiency with tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, ELK Stack, CloudWatch Ability to create: To-be architecture and detailed engineering designs Implementation and migration plans

DESIRED SKILLS: Observability and monitoring tools (e.g., logging, metrics, tracing) Zero Trust and modern security architectures Data analytics, AI/ML platform exposure Experience supporting production or mission-critical environments Relevant certifications (e.g., cloud, systems, security, or architecture) Knowledge of machine learning platforms (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, SageMaker) Familiarity with big data ecosystems (e.g., Hadoop, Databricks, Snowflake, Google BigQuery) Strong background in ITIL processes and agile methodologies

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform hands-on systems engineering across network, compute, storage, operating systems, middleware, databases, and applications Analyze and document as-is infrastructure, platform, and application architectures Work with the System Architect and Cloud Architect to create the detail engineering designs for modernization, optimization, and transformation initiatives Lead and execute cloud and on-prem system implementations, migrations, and upgrades Ensure systems meet availability, scalability, performance, security, and compliance requirements Integrate infrastructure and platforms with DevOps and DevSecOps pipelines Troubleshoot complex, cross-stack issues spanning infrastructure, platforms, and applications Collaborate effectively with: Software Engineers Data Modelers, Data Scientists, and Data Analysts Produce clear technical documentation, diagrams, standards, and runbooks Serve as a technical authority and escalation point for complex system issues

Communication Skills: Ability to brief executives clearly and translate technical issues into business impact Ability to work across organizations (internal and IC) to implement complex solutions

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE: Recognized SME with deep, hands-on technical expertise Strong systems thinker with the ability to see and engineer across the full stack Comfortable operating at both strategic architecture and tactical implementation levels Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams Proven ability to own complex systems from design through production *A candidate must be a US Citizen and requires an active/current TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Preferred Bachelor of Science or better in Computer Science or related field. 10 years: Demonstrated related systems engineering experience.

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