Junior Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

VTG; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Job summary

VTG is seeking a motivated Systems Engineer to support mission-critical government programs at Fort Meade, focusing on requirements analysis, system architecture, integration, and technical documentation. The role requires a TS/SCI with Poly and DoD 8570 IAT Level II certifications, plus a CCNA credential and Linux experience.

The engineer will analyze CONOPS, refine requirements, support DoDAF/SOA-aligned architecture, and develop key documents such as SEPs, SRS, ICDs, and test plans.

Qualifications

• US Citizen with TS/SCI with Poly required.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• No prior professional systems engineering experience required.
• Demonstrated experience working with Linux operating systems.
• Foundational understanding of systems engineering concepts: requirements analysis, design, integration, testing.
• Ability to analyze technical requirements and contribute to documentation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication; able to collaborate with government stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements, CONOPS, and high-level architectures to refine system requirements.
• Develop and manage system-level and derived requirements.
• Translate operational needs into functional, technical, and performance requirements.
• Contribute to system design and development to align with requirements and architecture.
• Support requirements allocation across hardware, software, facilities, and personnel.
• Evaluate alternative technical approaches and conduct feasibility assessments.
• Ensure requirements align with DoDAF and SOA architectures.
• Develop, review, and maintain SE documentation (SEPs, SRS, ICDs, system architecture, test plans).
• Coordinate with engineering teams to document technical changes and track action items from meetings.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements analysis

Linux experience

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

B.S. in Eng/CS

Tools

CCNA certification

IAT Level II (DoD 8570)

Job description

Overview We are seeking a motivated Systems Engineer to support systems engineering, requirements analysis, system architecture, integration, and technical documentation for mission-critical government programs. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of systems engineering principles, demonstrated experience working with Linux environments, and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop and maintain reliable, secure, and scalable systems. Eligible candidates may receive a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000, making this an exceptional opportunity to join a mission-critical team supporting national security initiatives. #Triaplex #VTG What will you do? * Analyze user requirements, Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), and high-level system architectures to develop and refine system requirements.

• Support the development, analysis, and management of system-level and derived requirements.
• Assist in translating operational needs into functional, technical, and performance requirements.
• Contribute to system design and development activities to ensure alignment with established requirements and architecture.
• Support requirements allocation across hardware, software, facilities, and personnel components.
• Assist with evaluating alternative technical approaches and conducting feasibility assessments.
• Ensure system requirements support compatibility with established architectures, including Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), where applicable.
• Develop, review, and maintain systems engineering documentation, including: * Systems Engineering Plans (SEPs)
• System Requirements Specifications (SRS)
• Initial Capabilities Documents (ICDs)
• Interface Control Documents
• System Architecture and Design Documentation
• System Integration and Test Plans
• Support configuration management activities and maintain accurate technical documentation.
• Assist with tracking and resolving action items from Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings, design reviews, program reviews, and test reviews.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure technical changes and system requirements are properly documented.
• Support continuous improvement of systems engineering processes, standards, and documentation practices. Do you have what it takes? * US Citizen with TS/SCI with Poly required * Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• No prior professional systems engineering experience is required.
• Demonstrated experience working with Linux operating systems.
• Foundational understanding of systems engineering concepts, including requirements analysis, system design, integration, and testing.
• Ability to analyze technical requirements and contribute to systems engineering documentation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary technical teams and government stakeholders.Required Certifications Candidates must possess both of the following: * Active IAT Level II certification compliant with applicable DoD 8570 requirements, such as CompTIA Security+ or an equivalent qualifying certification.
• Active Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification. VTG's estimated starting pay range is $120K - $140K annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.