Systems Engineer (w/Software Experience)

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Lead Developer, Government leadership, and cross-functional development teams to define priorities and drive agile processes.
• Facilitate communication between technical teams, government stakeholders, and end users to ensure alignment on goals and deliverables.
• Support the development and maintenance of systems using technologies such as AWS, .NET, C#, Java, PHP, Linux, Windows, Microsoft SQL Server, and Oracle.
• Assist in the preparation of project schedules, identify and communicate dependencies, risks, and impediments.
• Contribute to requirements management, ensuring clear definitions of 'done' in collaboration with customers.
• Maintain and update technical documentation and support project planning activities.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and fourteen (14) years' experience as a Systems Engineer in programs of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Nineteen (19) years' SE experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Demonstrated experience working on software development teams with diverse technical skillsets.
• Proven ability to operate independently and collaboratively in high-visibility, mission-driven environments.
• Experience with agile development methodologies.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interface with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience administering systems in Windows and Linux environments is preferred.
• Familiarity with managing systems in virtualized/cloud environments, particularly AWS, is preferred.
• Proficiency with Atlassian Suite tools, including Confluence and Jira, is preferred.
• Experience developing and maintaining technical documentation and project schedules is preferred.

Nice to Have

• Experience administering systems in Windows and Linux environments.
• Familiarity with managing systems in virtualized/cloud environments, particularly AWS.
• Proficiency with Atlassian Suite tools, including Confluence and Jira.
• Experience developing and maintaining technical documentation and project schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.
• Fourteen (14) years' experience as a Systems Engineer, or nineteen (19) years' experience in lieu of a degree.

Benefits & Perks

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO policy including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training, certifications, and career advancement.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedules and remote work options.
• Wellness Programs: Employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and gym membership discounts.