Systems Engineer III

Title: Systems Engineer III Location: Colorado Springs, CO Clearance: TSSCI 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:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institute in a technical discipline; an additional 4 years of experience 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.
• 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 TSSCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran, Disabled