Summary
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A systems engineering opportunity focused on complex, mission-critical technology for sensitive national missions. The role suits engineers with a software development background who want to work on challenging systems while receiving substantial benefits, professional development support, flexible hours, and strong total compensation.
Highlights
Work on complex, mission-critical systems supporting high-impact intelligence missions. The role offers strong total compensation, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, flexible working hours, employer-funded retirement contributions, and long-term programs.
Description
Role: System Engineer
Location: Fairfax, VA or Denver, CO
Salary: $130,000 - $220,000 + Exceptional Benefits (Total Compensation up to $330,000)
Clearance: Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility
Benefits
Employer-funded 401(k) contribution worth 25% of base salaryFlexible benefits allowance worth 25% of base salary (take as benefits or additional compensation)Up to 8 weeks PTOMedical, Dental & Vision coverageLife Insurance100% tuition reimbursement (Degrees, Certifications & Professional Development)Flexible working hoursLong-term, mission-critical programs supporting the US Intelligence Community
Are you a Systems Engineer with a software development background looking to work on complex, mission-critical systems within the Intelligence Community?
We are supporting a specialist technology organization in the Defense space, looking to add Systems Engineers to its teams in Fairfax, VA OR Denver, CO.
This isn't a traditional requirements-heavy Systems Engineering position.
You'll work closely with software engineers, security teams and customers, helping modernise legacy systems, solve integration challenges and support the transition of applications into modern, cloud-native environments.
You'll have the opportunity to remain hands-on technically while taking greater ownership of technical roadmaps, architecture and delivery.
What you'll be doing
Work across software, systems, security and customer teams to solve technical and integration challengesSupport the modernisation and migration of legacy applications into containerised environmentsUnderstand software and system architectures and contribute technically where requiredHelp develop roadmaps and remove technical blockers across programmesSupport systems integration, testing and implementationWork with technologies and practices including Kubernetes, Docker and DevSecOpsUse Jira and Confluence to coordinate and document technical workContribute to technical leadership as your experience develops
What we're looking for
Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility or higher5+ years of relevant Systems Engineering experienceBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related disciplineStrong understanding of software development and software/system architectureDemonstrated programming or scripting experienceKnowledge of cloud technologies and modern application environmentsExperience working across engineering teams, customers and other technical stakeholdersStrong communication skills and the ability to operate effectively in complex technical environments
Desirable
Integration & Test (I&T) experiencePrevious IPT Lead or technical team leadership experienceKubernetes, Docker, Helm or other container technologiesDevSecOps / CI/CD experiencePython, Bash or similar scripting/programming languagesJira and ConfluencePrevious Intelligence Community or NRO experienceExperience modernising legacy applications for cloud or containerised environments
This could be a particularly strong fit for a mid-level Systems Engineer, Software-focused Systems Engineer, Integration Engineer or IPT/Technical Lead who wants to broaden their technical ownership and move toward technical leadership without stepping away from the engineering.
Interested? Apply or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
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