Systems Engineer III

Location: Colorado Springs, CO

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
  

• 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

Salary: $150000

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