Systems Engineer III with Security Clearance

Title: Systems Engineer III Location: Alexandria, VA  Clearance: TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph Job Details: * Lead analysis of user requirements, CONOPS, and system architectures to develop requirements and drive system design, development, integration, and implementation * Provide technical leadership across the full systems engineering lifecycle, including architecture development, system design, integration, testing, and operational transition * Develop and maintain system architecture, engineering documentation, and plans (SEMPs, integration/test plans, SOPs, security documentation, and architecture diagrams) * Guide requirements development, feasibility studies, and trade-off analyses to optimize system performance across the lifecycle * Direct and support system integration, interface definition, and end-to-end analysis, including resolution of complex hardware/software issues and vendor coordination * Develop and support modern infrastructure solutions, including: * Cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) * Server deployment and domain management * Containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm) * Design and implement automation and DevOps solutions, including: * Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) with modular design * Configuration as Code (Ansible) * CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI) * Secret management solutions * Develop and utilize scripting solutions (Bash, PowerShell, Python) to automate operations and improve system efficiency * Ensure secure system design and compliance alignment, including access control, authentication, and secure communications * Communicate effectively with government stakeholders, program teams, and senior executives, providing technical guidance and status reporting * Maintain technical integrity and quality of deliverables, while managing or supporting complex, high-risk programs * Supervise and mentor technical staff, establishing best practices and state-of-the-art engineering approaches * Stay current with emerging technologies and drive their evaluation and integration into enterprise environments Requirements: * Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in technical discipline; an additional 4 years of may be substituted in lieu of a degree
* Minimum six (6) years of directly related experience
* Demonstrated experience with: * Systems engineering lifecycle (requirements, design, integration, testing
* Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) * Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and Configuration as Code (Ansible) CI/CD pipeline development (GitLab CI or similar) * Containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm) * Server deployment, domain management, and system integration
* Scripting/automation (Bash, PowerShell, Python) * Secrets management and secure system design * Development of technical documentation, SOPs, and architecture diagrams * Proven ability to work independently, lead technical efforts, and solve complex problems
* Must possess current DoD 8570 IAT II and Microsoft Certified Professional (or equivalent) certification
* Current active TS/SCI clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled