Research Systems Engineer

The Computer Merchant, LTD.

Quincy, MA(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$97,000–$98,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Distributed Computing, DoD Directive 8140, DoD Directive 8570, Federal Laws and Regulations, Functional Analysis, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), IAT - Information Assurance Technical, Identify Issues, Improvement Metrics, Information Technology & Information Systems, Microsoft Windows Azure, Oracle, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Regulations, Reliability Engineering, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Software Engineering, State Laws and Regulations, Sustainability, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), System Validation, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Technical Support, Trade Studies, Validation Testing
LOCATION
Quincy, MA
POSTED
2 days ago
JOB TITLE: Research Systems Engineer - Mid-Level Secret Cleared
JOB LOCATION: Remote
WAGE RANGE*: $97k to $98k
JOB NUMBER: 26-00548

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Required Qualifications
  • Active Secret security clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in systems engineering, cloud engineering, or related discipline
  • Experience supporting system integration, validation, and engineering analysis
  • Strong understanding of system performance and troubleshooting
Certifications
  • DoD 8570 / 8140 compliant certification (IAT Level II required)
  • One or more cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP, or Oracle Cloud) a plus
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting federal or defense programs
  • Familiarity with cloud-based systems and distributed architectures
  • Experience working in high-security or classified environments
  • Experience with system monitoring and performance optimization tools
  • Ability to operate within engineering and research-focused environments
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking a Research Systems Engineer to support cloud engineering, system integration, and analysis activities within a federal program.
This role focuses on ensuring the stability, scalability, and performance of cloud-based systems and distributed environments. The position supports engineering analysis, system integration, and performance optimization across enterprise cloud infrastructure.
Support the stability and sustainability of cloud-based systems and distributed environments

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the stability and sustainability of cloud-based systems and distributed environments
  • Perform system integration, verification, and validation activities
  • Conduct functional analysis, timeline analysis, and engineering trade studies
  • Support requirements allocation and interface definition for hardware and software systems
  • Develop proactive engineering solutions to monitor and manage distributed systems
  • Analyze system performance, functionality, and configuration issues
  • Utilize trends and system metrics to improve performance and reliability
  • Collaborate with engineering and cloud teams to support system optimization and integration
  • Develop technical solutions to engineering challenges across cloud environments
  • Perform system integration, verification, and validation activities

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. Benefits offered are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and subject to change at TCM's discretion.


About the Company

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The Computer Merchant, LTD.

About TCM

If you would like to…

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  • Improve your earnings potential
  • Gain greater control over your career


The Computer Merchant, Ltd. (TCM) has provided Information Technology Solutions and enterprise staffing services to Fortune 1000, mid to small sized corporations, as well as Federal, state, and local governments for over 30 years.

At The Computer Merchant (TCM), we are committed to your professional and financial success. We'll evaluate your background, experience and qualifications, and then recommend contract jobs that are the best match for your goals.


Fast Facts & Recognition:

  • 41 year track record of success deploying over 63,000 consultants and core employees in critical positions for Fortune 1000 companies
  • Access to over 11 million unique consultants nationwide
  • Centralized and dedicated client delivery team
  • Supplier Diversity Certification as a Veteran Business Enterprise

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1980
WEBSITE
http://itstaffing.com/