Senior System Engineer

PingWind; United States; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Federal Holidays

Robust Health & Dental Insurance

401k with matching

Paid vacation and sick leave

Continuing education assistance

Short Term / Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A federal service-focused company is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to design, implement, and maintain complex IT systems. The candidate will lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and ensure system reliability and security. This role requires a Bachelor's degree, DoD 8140 Certification, and at least 10 years of relevant experience. Benefits include health insurance, 401k matching, and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in planning, managing, and directing complex IT projects.
• Advanced technical expertise in IT systems design and implementation.
• Strong understanding of security standards and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise-level systems and networks.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Lead cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Technical expertise

Problem-solving skills

Project leadership

System integration

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

DoD 8140 Certification

Master’s Degree

Job description

Overview

Location: Multiple Locations

Required Clearance: Top Secret

Certifications : DoD 8140 certifications

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field.

Required Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in planning, managing, and directing complex IT projects and operations of similar size and scope.

Position Description:

PingWind is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Senior Systems Engineer to be responsible for the design, implementation, integration, and maintenance of complex IT systems to support organizational objectives. This role requires advanced technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead projects and mentor junior engineers. The Senior Systems Engineer ensures system reliability, scalability, security, and performance while aligning with business and mission requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Typical Responsibilities/Tasks:

• Develop, design, and implement enterprise-level systems, networks, and infrastructure solutions.
• Evaluate system requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Ensure scalability, security, and performance of system designs.
• Install, configure, and integrate operating systems, applications, and system tools.
• Coordinate system upgrades, migrations, and deployments with minimal downtime.
• Automate processes and workflows to improve efficiency and reduce risk.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across environments.
• Ensure systems comply with security standards, policies, and best practices.
• Work with cross-functional teams including software engineers, network engineers, cybersecurity, and project managers.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior engineers and staff.
• Lead system-related projects from requirements gathering to delivery.
• Create and maintain system documentation, diagrams, and runbooks.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, cybersecurity standards, and organizational policies.
• Participate in audits, risk assessments, and disaster recovery planning.

Required Qualifications

• DoD 8140 Certification

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s Degree

About PingWind

PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. www.PingWind.com

Benefits

• Paid Federal Holidays
• Robust Health & Dental Insurance Options
• 401k with matching
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Continuing education assistance
• Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program through Sun Life Financial EAP Guidance Resources

Veterans are encouraged to apply

PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.