SME Systems Engineer- API Gateway & Cloud Architecture

NetServices (NSI) is an IT services firm with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions to drive lasting results. Now operating as a subsidiary of Synergy ECP, NSI continues to stand out in a crowded contracting landscape through its agility, strong customer focus, and commitment to retaining exceptional talent. By taking on challenging IT initiatives, we cultivate our talent and are continually evolving through our partnerships with clients. Our close-knot team of highly cleared engineers, analysts, and program managers represent some of the best talent locally available.

We Are Looking For

We are seeking an SME Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership for API Gateway technologies, cloud architecture, and enterprise integrations supporting mission-critical systems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM field
• 16+ years of relevant experience
• DoD 8140 compliant (Security+ CE certification)
• Expertise supporting Windows platforms and cloud-hosted COTS applications
• 5+ years of API Gateway experience
• Broadcom API Gateway experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of:
  • API design principles
  • API security best practices
  • Industry-standard protocols
• Proficiency in Java, Python, or C#
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Agile experience
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Cloud architecture and system design experience
• System testing and validation experience

Preferred Qualifications

• API certifications
• MuleSoft or Apigee experience
• Service mesh experience (Istio, Linkerd)
• MBSE experience
• ServiceNow experience
• Cloud optimization experience
• API integration and event-driven architecture experience
• Experience integrating systems using APIs, message queues, streaming platforms, and ETL pipelines
• Azure, Google, Oracle, or IBM cloud experience

Compensation: We offer highly competitive compensation that is consistently recognized by our employees as being generous!

Health & Retirement: We offer a comprehensive Health Benefits package and 401K Retirement plan so you can take care of yourself and your family... both now and in the future. Other health-related benefits include People Partners who will help you navigate both personal and professional worlds, as well as strong wellness related resources offered through our healthcare provider.

Education: Individual growth is a priority at NSI/Synergy ECP. Employees are encouraged to take advantage of our company-sponsored continuing education program so they can get their degree or that next certification needed to propel them towards the next level. Not sure what's best for your career plans, we'll help you navigate it all!

Work/Life Balance: A healthy work/life balance is essential for building and executing your work effectively at NSI/Synergy ECP, but it’s also necessary to allow you the room to pursue everything you want to develop in your personal life. We offer a generous Paid Time Off benefit and 10 paid holidays a year. NSI/Synergy ECP also provides flexible work options that work with your schedule and lifestyle.

Philanthropy: With the help of our amazing employees, NSI/Synergy ECP participates annually in building awareness, volunteering and contributing to dozens of organizations. We believe that giving back creates a sense of purpose, engagement, and fulfillment. Have a cause you are passionate about? We bet you'll find others here that care about it just as much!

NSI/Synergy ECP is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.