IT Systems Engineer (Systems Administrator – Senior (NCR)

Kinsley Power Systems; Fort Washington (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinsley Power Systems is seeking a seasoned Systems Engineer to support DoD-aligned efforts in the NCR region. The role emphasizes analyst work, network design, and AI-enabled modernization with TS/SCI environments.

Primary duties are executed on-site in the Fort Washington area with potential VA/NCR travel. The candidate should have Security+ or equivalent certification, ABET-accredited engineering background, and extensive DoW experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of related work experience.
• At least four years in a DoW-aligned environment.
• Experience as a Systems Engineer.
• Security+ or DAWIA equivalent certification.
• Graduate of an ABET-accredited systems engineering program.
• Joint Staff experience.

Responsibilities

• Support development of business process re-engineering recommendations based on acquisitions processes and information flows to the IC.
• Meet with management to assess and define system requirements.
• Analyze network data and infrastructure to identify inefficiencies and problems.
• Design network architecture and computer systems infrastructure.
• Oversee development, installation, configuration, and administration of computer systems.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and documentation.
• Monitor computer systems and networks for viruses, malfunctions, and errors.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and develop effective solutions.
• Prepare network analytics, data reports, and operational manuals.
• Use Generative AI tools daily to accelerate tasks and improve quality and efficiency.
• Train the engineering team on new systems, protocols, and best practices.

Skills

Security+ or DAWIA cert

Experience as Systems Engineer

Joint Staff experience

Generative AI knowledge

Education

BA/BS (or AA/AS + 4 years experience)

Tools

Sparx EA

Cameo

Core (EA tool)

Job description

Location

Ft Washington, VA* In addition to primary duties at Ft. Washington, MD, the candidate may be required to provide rotational Sys

Clearance

TS/SCI

Education

BA/BS (or an AA/AS plus an additional 4 years of work-related experience)

Outcomes

The successful candidate is expected to accomplish the following outcomes during the first year in the position:

• Formally track all tasks, to include assigned by, suspense, status, and comments on all assigned tasks through completion and be prepared to brief upon request.
• Develop digital continuity folders and files that include standard operating procedures, workflows and POC lists to accomplish all tasks.
• Create 2-3 products beyond the client’s requirements that positively impact the client to either increase efficiency, effectiveness, or innovation.
• Establish foundation in AI/ML skills and contribute to AI/ML operationalization and modernization goals and objectives.
• Master position tasks within 60 days and exceed requirements within 90 days.
• Use government provided Generative AI tools on a day-to-day basis to accelerate tasks, research, documentation, analysis, planning, reporting, and problem solving.
• Make recommendations on process improvements and practices that improve quality, speed and/or efficiency.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support the team's effort to develop business process re-engineering recommendations based on current acquisitions processes and information flows to and from the intelligence community.
• Meeting with the management team to assess and define the system requirements.
• Analyzing network data and infrastructure to determine inefficiencies and problems.
• Developing and designing network architecture and computer systems infrastructure.
• Overseeing the development, installation, configuration, and administration of computer systems.
• Managing project timelines, budgets, and documentation.
• Monitoring computer systems and networks for viruses, malfunctions, and errors.
• Troubleshooting technical issues and developing effective solutions.
• Preparing network analytics, data reports, and operational manuals.
• Use government provided Generative AI tools on a day-to-day basis to accelerate tasks, research, documentation, analysis, planning, reporting, and problem solving. Make recommendations on process improvements and practices that improve quality, speed and/or efficiency.
• Training the engineering team on new systems, protocols, and best practices.

Qualifications

The candidate must have the following qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years work-related experience.
• Of those 5 years, at least four (4) years of work-related experience supporting a component of the Department of War (DoW)-aligned environment.
• Experience as a Systems Engineer.
• Security+ or DAWIA equivalent certification.
• Graduate of an ABET-accredited systems engineering program.
• Joint Staff experience.

The following qualifications are desired:

• Knowledgeable and skilled in applying Generative AI.
• Experience in IT systems integration.
• Experience in Database integration techniques.
• Experience in Data visualization.
• Systems engineering tools (Sparx EA, Cameo, Core, etc).
• Enterprise architecture development.
• Knowledge of JCIDS, PPBE, and DAS.
• Process mapping, e.g., BPMN or other.
• Modeling and simulation.

Travel

Vicinity travel within the NCR.

Other Requirements

E-Verify Notice of Participation

This employer participates in E-Verify. We will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s Form I9 to confirm work authorization.

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