Mission-Critical Systems Engineer (Mid) - TS/SCI

EverWatch; Maryland; On-site; USD 80,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

EverWatch in Maryland is seeking a Mid-level Systems Engineer to join our mission-focused team supporting national security. You will design and implement complex systems, translate customer needs into specifications, and collaborate across cyber, cloud, and AI domains to advance defense capabilities.

Candidates should have extensive systems engineering experience, TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph, and a Bachelor's degree (or 18 years of equivalent).

Qualifications

• 14+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer or Systems Administrator.
• Experience installing, configuring, and supporting Linux environments with some Windows.
• Experience maintaining security posture including IAVAs, POAMs, and SSP compliance tools.
• Experience with virtualization and storage components.
• Experience with Cisco Nexus switches and Cisco Firepower firewalls; VPNs and enclave isolation.
• Experience with Ansible for configuration management and deployment.
• Experience with Jira/Confluence for issue resolution and tracking.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop systems for the Intelligence Community based on customer needs.
• Translate real-world requirements into technical specifications and deliver customer-focused solutions.
• Grow skills across AI, cloud, and cybersecurity domains while delivering secure, scalable systems.

Skills

Security clearance TS/SCI

Ansible

Python

Jira

Confluence

VMware ESXi

Linux

Windows

Cisco Nexus

Cisco Firepower

Education

Bachelor's degree in System Engineering / Computer Science / Information Systems

18 years of experience in lieu of degree

Tools

VMware ESXi

Job description

EverWatch in Maryland is seeking a Mid-level Systems Engineer to join our mission-focused team supporting national security. You will design and implement complex systems, translate customer needs into specifications, and collaborate across cyber, cloud, and AI domains to advance defense capabilities.

Candidates should have extensive systems engineering experience, TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph, and a Bachelor's degree (or 18 years of equivalent).