Systems Engineer I

Title: Systems Engineer I Location: Alexandria, VA or Colorado Springs, CO Clearance: TSSCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph Job Duties: - Analyze user requirements, CONOPS, and system architectures to develop requirements and support system design, development, integration, and implementation across the lifecycle. - Contribute to system architecture engineering documentation and planning, e.g., SEMP integration and test plans, including feasibility studies and trade analyses. - Support system integration testing, interface definition, and end-to-end performance analysis, including identification and resolution of hardware/software issues. - Collaborate with government stakeholders, program teams, and senior engineers to address technical challenges and ensure quality, accuracy, and integrity of deliverables. - Support system lifecycle optimization and continuous improvement, including evaluation and integration of emerging technologies. - Perform day-to-day system administration and operations, including: - Certificate management and secure communications. - Virtualization support and environment maintenance. - Application installation and configuration. - TCP/IP ports, protocols, and firewall management. - Operating system administration and system troubleshooting. 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 two (2) years of directly related technical experience. - Experience with: - Systems engineering lifecycle processes (requirements, design, integration, testing). - System administration and networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, ports, protocols, firewalls). - Developing system documentation and engineering artifacts. - Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills. - Familiarity with virtualized environments and enterprise systems; exposure to complex, high-reliability systems or secure environments preferred. - Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification and Microsoft Certified Professional or equivalent. - Current active TSSCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph. Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran, Disabled