NextGen Systems Engineer

Columbia Technology Partners; Maryland; Presencial; USD 200.000 - 225.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical plans

401k match

Paid time off

Career growth stipend

Profit sharing bonus

Referral bonuses

Descripción de la vacante

Columbia Technology Partners, Inc. seeks an experienced System Engineer 3 to lead systems engineering efforts for scalable Linux server environments, containerized platforms, and NexGen architectures.

The role focuses on translating requirements and CONOPS into data-driven mission capabilities using GOTS products and Apache NiFi. Ideal candidate has extensive systems engineering experience with Linux, containers, distributed systems, and requirements development, providing technical leadership

Formación

• 20+ years of Systems Engineering experience in Linux/server environments and distributed systems.
• Experience leading Systems Engineering for NexGen architectures.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with option for 5 more years experience in lieu of degree.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and allocate system and functional requirements across hardware, Linux servers, containers, and NiFi data flows.
• Design NexGen architectures leveraging GOTS products and enterprise servers.
• Manage detailed technical requirements with traceability and verifiability.
• Lead configuration and change management processes including CCBs and design reviews.
• Lead the development and review of systems engineering documentation for Linux, containers, and distributed architectures.
• Support system integration, verification, and validation across server-based and containerized environments, including security requirements.
• Provide technical leadership across Integrated Product Teams to deliver scalable, secure solutions.
• Collaborate with Government stakeholders and cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges.

Conocimientos

Linux servers

Container technologies

GOTS integration

Apache NiFi

Requirements development

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering

Herramientas

Apache NiFi

Descripción del empleo

CTP is seeking an experienced System Engineer 3 to lead systems engineering efforts supporting scalable solutions across Linux server environments, containerized platforms, and NexGen architectures. This role focuses on translating user requirements, CONOPS, and system architectures into modern, data-driven mission capabilities leveraging GOTS products and Apache NiFi.

The ideal candidate brings extensive systems engineering experience with Linux environments, container technologies, distributed systems, and requirements development. You'll provide technical leadership across system design, architecture, integration, testing, and documentation while collaborating with Government stakeholders, cross-functional engineering teams, and program leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and allocate system and functional requirements across hardware, Linux servers, containerized platforms, and NiFi data flows, ensuring requirements are complete and traceable.
• Design and evaluate NexGen system architectures leveraging GOTS products, container technologies, and enterprise server environments.
• Derive and manage detailed technical requirements, ensuring they are verifiable, unambiguous, and aligned with mission and stakeholder needs.
• Establish and maintain configuration and change management processes, including participation in Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and design reviews.
• Lead the development and review of systems engineering documentation supporting Linux, container, and distributed system architectures.
• Support system integration, verification, and validation across server-based and containerized environments, including implementation of security requirements.
• Provide technical leadership across Integrated Product Teams to support the delivery of scalable, secure, and operationally effective solutions.
• Collaborate with Government stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and program leadership to resolve technical challenges and maintain the integrity of engineering deliverables.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of Systems Engineering experience supporting programs of similar scope, including experience with Linux server environments, container technologies, GOTS product integration, and data flow tools such as Apache NiFi.
• Demonstrated experience leading Systems Engineering efforts supporting modernized NexGen architectures.
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline; Five additional years of Systems Engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Desired Skills

• Experience with Linux server and containerized environments.
• Experience with Apache NiFi and distributed data flows.
• Experience integrating GOTS products within modernized system architectures.
• Strong background in requirements development, allocation, management, and traceability.
• Experience with system integration, verification, validation, and security requirements implementation.
• Experience supporting CCBs, design reviews, and configuration/change management processes.

Why Join CTP?

At CTP, you'll have the opportunity to provide technical leadership on modern systems engineering efforts spanning Linux servers, containerized platforms, Apache NiFi, GOTS technologies, and NexGen architectures. You'll contribute throughout the engineering lifecycle, from requirements and architecture through integration, verification, and validation, while working directly with Government stakeholders and multidisciplinary technical teams.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. CTP is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
• Certification Requirements:
  • DOD 8570 Certification

This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

About Us

Founded in 2007, Columbia Technology Partners is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business with a specialization in technology and management consulting committed to solving intricate and sensitive technology issues facing corporations and federal agencies. Since its inception, CTP has been instrumental in the technical design, engineering development, operational deployment, and support of key systems. With a proven track record in information security, project management, systems/network engineering, security risk management, vulnerability assessments, and mobile security implementation; our employees have the experience, expertise, and innovative thinking our customers need for results that exceed expectations. CTP staff have worked closely with both government engineers and management to gather mission requirements, develop the architecture to deliver the needed functionality and assess tools available to meet or exceed the needs of the mission.

At Columbia Technology Partners (CTP), we are united in being the best that we can be as individuals, but our core belief is that we can be better together. Together we will take on each mission with an execution process that authentically represents who we are. Our success relies on our team values, the foundation we built around them, and the Partners we become along the way.

That's why our pay is competitive, our missions are critical, and our benefits represent what matters most to CTP: Our People.

Salary Range Transparency

At Columbia Technology Partners we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. We believe in creating a work environment where employees feel valued, empowered, and rewarded for their contributions.

How We Determine Salary Ranges

• Job Role and Responsibilities: The specific duties and responsibilities associated with each role form the foundation of our compensation structure.
• Market Research and Industry Benchmarks: We conduct regular analysis of market trends and salaries across our industry, using reliable compensation data to ensure we stay competitive.
• Experience and Qualifications: An individual's experience, education, certifications, and specialized skills all contribute to determining their position within a salary range.
• Location: Salary ranges may be adjusted based on geographic cost of living, in accordance with local and national standards.
• Company Performance: Our compensation practices also take into account overall company performance and financial health, ensuring that we maintain sustainability while rewarding our team.

Really Good Benefits, For Really GREAT People

• Medical: CTP offers 3 superior plans, bringing our employees both in-network and out-of-network options.
• Vision + Dental: Both free to you + paid in full by CTP.
• Retirement: 401k - 6% company contribution
• PTO + Leave: A work life balance is extremely important to our team here at CTP, which is why our paid time off plans are so lucrative. Offering customizable leave plans to meet your needs is just one of our many perks! Jury Duty, Bereavement + Military Leave provided.
• Career Growth: Up to $10,000 provided for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition.
• Life and AD&D Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: More peace of mind, at zero cost to you.
• Profit Sharing Bonus: End of year cash gets added to your bottom-line.
• Referral Bonus Program: Our tiered program provides an incentive with each stage of the hiring process your referral passes. Our bonuses range from $7,000-$20,000, if your referral joins the team.

Columbia Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. Our EEO policy reflects our commitment to ensure equality and promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Our policy applies to all employees, job candidates, contractors, stakeholders, partners, and visitors.

CTP was voted one of the top 25 best places to work in Baltimore by Baltimore Magazine!

Salary: $200000.00 - $225000.00 per year