Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

Dunhill Government Solutions is hiring a Systems Engineer to serve as a technical authority for systems engineering services supporting a federal science agency's information management office and mission systems. You will own the full system lifecycle, from planning and design through secure integration, transition to operations and continuous optimization, while keeping every system aligned with the agency's cybersecurity requirements and lifecycle methodologies. This is an on-site role (no telework) in Germantown, MD, Oak Ridge, TN or Lemont, IL.

Responsibilities

• Design and document enterprise IT solutions across cloud, on-premises and hybrid environments
• Develop secure integration plans, configuration baselines and architecture artifacts
• Provide engineering oversight for major initiatives, ensuring timely coordination, risk mitigation and issue escalation
• Champion lifecycle integration practices, ensuring adherence to approved lifecycle methodologies and agency cybersecurity requirements
• Act as an escalation point for complex systems issues requiring advanced troubleshooting and specialized insight
• Coordinate engineering support during major outages, degraded services and scheduled maintenance events
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, operations and application teams to resolve issues and optimize performance
• Plan and design new platforms and integrate new technologies into existing infrastructure; evaluate new technologies and releases
• Participate in innovation initiatives that improve scalability, resilience and security across the agency's IT systems
• Create and maintain systems documentation and user guides, and apply scripting to automate related tasks
• Mentor junior team members, providing guidance and expertise on unique or complex problems Required qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• 7-10 years of experience in information technology, systems administration or another IT-related field
• Proven track record in secure system design, lifecycle integration and system transitions to operations
• Strong interdisciplinary knowledge of systems engineering, cybersecurity, operations integration and documentation practices
• Familiarity with federal system lifecycle management processes (or the ability to be trained on onboarding)
• Ability to plan and coordinate the deployment of new technology and resolve technical problems individually and as a senior project participant
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and translate technical terminology for non-technical employees
• Able to work on site in Germantown, MD, Oak Ridge, TN or Lemont, IL
• US citizen (no dual citizenship, per agency requirements) Preferred: Master's degree; CompTIA A+ or ITIL certification; relevant security or platform certifications (e.g., Palo Alto Networks or other vendor-approved credentials).

Location: On site (no telework) in Germantown, MD, Oak Ridge, TN or Lemont, IL. US Citizenship and the ability to pass a federal background investigation in order to be granted access to sensitive information.

Compensation: $130,000 - $150,000 per year #cjpost