Defense Systems Analyst: Automation & Lifecycle

Dunhill Professional Search & Government Solutions; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunhill Government Solutions seeks a Systems Engineer/Analyst for a newly awarded defense cyber contract. You will design and manage systems end-to-end, automate workflows, and support ongoing operations across infrastructure and applications.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in IT/CS, an active Secret clearance, and 2–5 years of related experience; Security+ is preferred. Compensation ranges from $90,000 to $115,000 per year depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or an equivalent field.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• Security+ certification preferred.
• 2–5 years of Systems Engineering/Analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Supports required system lifecycle design and management from inception to phase-out.
• Design and develop reusable components and automation frameworks for CD pipelines.
• Install, configure, test, and maintain OS, apps, and system tools.
• Manage day-to-day infrastructure services, systems, and hardware usage.
• Analyze user needs and document functional requirements and specs.
• Prepare specs, interface documents, test plans, and validate solutions.
• Identify process improvements and automation opportunities with stakeholders.
• Provide analytical support for integrated, robust systems.
• Document analyses and present findings to meet program requirements.
• Conduct design readiness reviews and quality control.
• Evaluate workflow solutions, test, and train client personnel.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Dunhill Government Solutions seeks a Systems Engineer/Analyst for a newly awarded defense cyber contract. You will design and manage systems end-to-end, automate workflows, and support ongoing operations across infrastructure and applications.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in IT/CS, an active Secret clearance, and 2–5 years of related experience; Security+ is preferred. Compensation ranges from $90,000 to $115,000 per year depending on experience.