Principal Systems Engineer

GliaCell Technologies; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental and Vision Coverage

25 Days of Paid Time Off

401(k) Company Contribution

Work From Home Opportunities

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to enhance mission-related software for a U.S. Government customer. The role requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance and 20 years of pertinent experience. Key responsibilities include developing data engineering solutions and managing data sets. Benefits include a competitive salary range of $200K-$280K, medical and dental coverage, flexible hours, and more. Remote work options are available.

Qualifications

• 20 years experience as a Systems Engineer in relevant fields.
• Experience with SOA solutions and end-to-end system trade analyses.
• Ability to manage software and hardware configurations.

Responsibilities

• Outline and implement data engineering solutions.
• Work with concurrent data sets for transformation.
• Support ingestion into corporate repositories.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Data Engineering

Smart Data Systems

Java

Splunk

Database Management

Linux

Agile Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related discipline

Tools

MySQL

NoSQL

NiFi

Job description

An active or rein‑statable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance is REQUIRED.

Job Overview

GliaCell is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer on one of our subcontracts. This is a full‑time position offering the opportunity to support a U.S. Government customer. The mission is to provide technical expertise that assists in sustaining critical mission‑related software and systems to a large government contract.

The Work

• The project supports a suite of web‑based applications that automate data management for IC data custodians.
• The products facilitate the capture of information and approvals that allow for the movement of data through the customer mission space in a compliant manner.
• These products are critical to standardize and simplify data movement as well as data reuse and integration with downstream tools.
• The work offers flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Outline, develop and implement data engineering solutions.
• Utilize a working knowledge of NiFi, be comfortable working in a Linux environment, interact with data ontologies (schemas), structured data types (XML, CSV, JSON), have database experience (MySQL/NoSQL) and analytic query experience with a platform.
• Work with numerous concurrent IC‑provided data sets to identify, map and model data transformation routines supporting ingestion into the customer's corporate repositories and document new and existing data flows supporting data routing implementations.
• A working knowledge of smart data systems and entitlements is highly desired, as well as experience with Java and Splunk.

Key Requirements

• Possess an active or rein‑statable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
• Twenty (20) years experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Works well independently as well as on a team.
• Strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience supporting Systems Engineering efforts is required.
• Able to implement comprehensive SOA solutions.
• Able to conduct and/or approve end‑to‑end system trade analyses to optimize system operations over its life cycle through the proper balance of non‑functional system performance areas.
• Able to ensure effective, periodic review and control of the evolving configuration of a system, both hardware and software components and associated documentation, during the life of the system.
• Able to develop system design alternatives that consider life cycle cost, reuse, complexity, risk, system expansion, and growth.
• Able to maintain knowledge of current and evolving agency, national, and international standards applicable to the system development of interest.
• Able to recommend a preferred solution based on selection criteria.
• Able to provide technical direction for the full systems engineering life cycle.
• Able to fully define interfaces in terms of origination, destination, stimulus, and data characteristics for software.

Desired Skills

• Working knowledge of smart data systems and entitlements.
• Experience with Java and Splunk.
• Experience with current and evolving agency dataflow and reporting solutions.
• Experience in developing system performance, availability, scalability, manageability, and security requirements for mid‑to‑large scale systems.
• Experience in leading agile development models.
• Experience integrating COTS and GOTS products from multiple vendors.
• Experience developing and deploying storage within clustered or cloud environments.
• Experience planning and integrating secure compliant solutions based on legal, policy, and compliance directives.

Location

Annapolis Junction, MD

Salary Range

The salary range for this full‑time position is $200,000 to $280,000. Within the range, your salary is determined by your individual benefits package selection. SIGN‑ON BONUS ELIGIBLE.

Benefits

• CareFirst Medical Coverage for Employee and Dependents
• Guardian Dental and Vision Coverage for Employee and Dependents
• Up to 25 Days of Paid Time Off
• Up to 40 hours of PTO Carryover
• 11 Federal Government Holidays
• Work From Home Opportunities
• 401(k) Company Contribution, Fully Vested Day 1
• Discretionary, Certification, and Sign‑On Bonus Potential
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Annual Professional Development
• 100% Premium Covered for Life & Disability Insurances
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance Coverage Available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Protection Program
• Financial Planning Assistance
• Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave
• Monthly Team and Family Events
• Technology Budget
• Global Entry
• Annual Swag Budget

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

GliaCell Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.