Principal Systems Engineer

E&M Technologies, Inc.; Bellevue Second IV Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

E&M Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer for Offutt AFB, NE, to support USSTRATCOM. This role requires a TS/SCI clearance and DoD CI poly eligibility, with extensive experience in system architectures, A&E, and multi-OS environments.

Responsibilities include designing scalable architectures, integrating across networks and data, and ensuring secure, compliant deployments. Strong collaboration with cybersecurity and software teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in systems engineering, cybersecurity architecture, or related fields.
• DoD 8140 and ITIL Foundations v4/v5 certifications or ability to obtain.
• Experience with large-scale design, lifecycle support, and architecture diagrams.
• Proficiency with SQL, Java, Python, Linux, and CI/CD tooling.
• Experience with Linux/RHEL, OpenShift, Ansible, Kubernetes tooling.
• Familiarity with Docker, Podman, and container deployments.
• Experience with ESRI geospatial tools and enterprise logging/analytics stacks.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with TS/SCI clearance and CI poly eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Design and define architectures for new or existing computer systems with scalability and security.
• Support A&E engineering by integrating architectures across systems, networks, and data.
• Analyze requirements to design efficient architectures and integration points.
• Support deployments, upgrades, and configuration across Linux/Windows environments.
• Create detailed documentation, diagrams, and operational standards.
• Troubleshoot complex system issues across infrastructure, middleware, DB, and apps.
• Support testing, validation, and acceptance to ensure readiness and compliance.
• Collaborate with software, network, cybersecurity, and project teams for integration.
• Conduct assessments to improve performance, reliability, and efficiency.
• Maintain system software, platform components, and data interactions.

Skills

SQL

Java

Python

Linux

Ansible

Jenkins

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Docker

CI/CD

Education

BA/BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

RHEL 8.x

OpenShift

Kubernetes (Rancher/RKE)

Helm

Docker

Ansible Automation Platform

Esri GIS tools

Splunk/ELK

Job description

Description

POSITION: Principal Systems Engineer

WORK LOCATION: Offutt AFB, NE

JOB CATEGORY: Information Technology

JOB TYPE: Full-Time

REQUISITION ID: EM41-015

CITIZENSHIP: United States Citizen

CLEARANCE TYPE: TS/SCI

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Up to 20%

E&M Technologies, Inc. is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. E&M provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

E&M Technologies, Inc. is currently seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to join our team in Offutt AFB, NE in support of USSTRATCOM. USSTRATCOM is a combatant command with responsibilities that span strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3), enterprise operations, Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS) Operations (JEMSO), global strike, and missile threat assessment. Executing these responsibilities entails close alignment and collaboration with senior national and Department of Defense (DoD) leadership, functional and geographic combatant commands, defense agencies, and other elements of national power. Strategic deterrence is critical to the DoD’s integrated deterrence approach. USSTRATCOM’s ability to communicate is foundational to its mission and success, ensuring the safety and security of the United States (U.S.) and its allies, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year (24x365).

Job Responsibilities:

• Designing and defining system architectures for new or existing computer systems, ensuring scalability, security, and alignment with mission requirements.
• Supporting A&E engineering efforts by developing, integrating, and validating architectural solutions across systems, networks, applications, and data environments.
• Analyzing operational and business requirements to design efficient, functional system architectures and integration points.
• Supporting system deployments, upgrades, and configuration activities across multi-OS environments (Linux, Windows).
• Developing detailed documentation, architecture diagrams, system specifications, and operational standards.
• Troubleshooting complex system issues across infrastructure, middleware, database, and application layers to restore full functionality.
• Supporting system testing, validation, and acceptance activities to ensure solution readiness and compliance.
• Collaborating with software developers, network engineers, cybersecurity teams, and project managers to ensure seamless system integration.
• Conducting engineering assessments to improve performance, reliability, and operational efficiency across enterprise systems.
• Maintaining system software, platform components, and data interactions to ensure consistent and stable operation.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• 8+ years of systems engineering, cybersecurity architecture, systems integration, or related experience with BA/BS in computer science, Information Technology, Data Management, or a related field
• ITIL Foundations v4/v5 Certificate (or ability to obtain within 9 months)
• DoD 8140 Certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
• Experience in systems architecture, architecture and engineering (A&E), large-scale solution design, and end-to-end system lifecycle support, including development of architecture diagrams, deployment and configuration documentation, engineering specifications, and technical implementation plans.
• Proficiency with SQL, Java, Python, Linux, system software, infrastructure troubleshooting, and operational support in complex enterprise environments.
• Hands-on experience with Linux enterprise technologies, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8.x and later, Red Hat OpenShift, and Ansible Automation Platform (AAP).
• Experience designing, deploying, administering, and troubleshooting Kubernetes-based environments, including Rancher/RKE, Helm charts, and related orchestration tools.
• Familiarity with container technologies, including Docker, Podman, container image management, and containerized application deployment.
• Experience developing and maintaining automation solutions using Ansible, Python, Jenkins, scripting, and related continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) tools.
• Knowledge of database interactions, reporting workflows, application integrations, data flows, middleware frameworks, and system documentation.
• Strong analytical, testing, troubleshooting, and diagnostic skills supporting complex systems, infrastructure, and operational environments.
• Familiarity with HTML, scripting languages, web technologies, and enterprise application integration patterns.
• Cross-functional experience or working knowledge in Windows environments, networking, cybersecurity, and infrastructure operations.
• Experience with geospatial and mapping software, including Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) tools and platforms.
• Familiarity with enterprise logging, monitoring, and analytics platforms, including Splunk, Logstash, Kibana, and Elastic Stack (ELK).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and mission operations teams.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.?
• Must have and be capable of maintaining a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Must have a current/active TS/SCI and with ability to obtain a CI Poly

The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. E&M considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

E&M anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require E&M to shorten or extend the application window.

E&M is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. E&M provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

As part of the federal government’s transition to the Trusted Workforce 2.0 Continuous Vetting framework, the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) is expanding enrollment in the FBI Rap Back program for cleared industry personnel beginning April 1, 2026.

Rap Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) is a service provided by the FBI that allows authorized agencies to receive notifications if there are updates to an individual’s criminal history record while they hold a security clearance. This supports continuous vetting of cleared personnel.

Per DCSA guidance, we are required to provide the following FBI privacy advisements to all cleared employees:

FBI Privacy Act Notice

https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/more-fbi-services-and-information/compact-council/privacy-act-statement

Noncriminal Justice Applicant’s Privacy Rights

https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/more-fbi-services-and-information/compact-council/guiding-principles-noncriminal-justice-applicants-privacy-rights