Senior System Engineer

Jobtailor; Waipahu (HI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Enterprise Systems Engineer in Hawaii to design, implement, and maintain mission-critical IT systems. You will integrate logistics, operational, and mission-support capabilities across cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments, ensuring performance and reliability.

You will coordinate with cybersecurity teams to meet Government security requirements, mentor junior engineers, and drive modernization and lifecycle management across multiple programs.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of experience in systems engineering, enterprise IT, software, or infrastructure engineering for DoD/government programs.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise IT systems supporting mission operations.
• Coordinate system integration across hardware, software, networks, and cloud environments.
• Ensure system availability, reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Support technology modernization and lifecycle management activities.
• Coordinate with cybersecurity personnel to ensure compliance with Government security requirements.
• Develop and maintain systems engineering documentation, architecture diagrams, and technical procedures.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Cloud Computing

Technical Architecture

Cybersecurity Compliance

Enterprise IT Systems Integration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering/CS/IT

Tools

Azure

AWS

VMware

Microsoft 365

PowerShell

Linux

Windows Server

SQL

Enterprise Networking

C2 Environments

Job description

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise IT systems supporting mission operations


• Develop systems engineering solutions integrating logistics, operational, and mission support capabilities


• Analyze system requirements and develop technical architectures supporting Government objectives


• Coordinate system integration across hardware, software, networks, and cloud environments


• Ensure system availability, reliability, scalability, and performance


• Support technology modernization and lifecycle management activities


• Coordinate with cybersecurity personnel to ensure compliance with Government security requirements


• Perform systems analysis, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis


• Develop and maintain systems engineering documentation, architecture diagrams, and technical procedures


• Support testing, validation, accreditation, and implementation of new technologies and system enhancements


• Monitor system performance and recommend improvements


• Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, and Government technical representatives


• Prepare technical briefings, engineering reports, and project status updates


• Mentor junior engineers and promote systems engineering best practices


• Foster continuous improvement through innovation, automation, and emerging technologies


• Work closely with Government stakeholders, program leadership, software developers, network engineers, cybersecurity personnel, system administrators, and mission partners


• Report directly to the Program Manager

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience supporting systems engineering, enterprise information technology, software engineering, or infrastructure engineering for Government or Department of Defense programs


• Experience supporting Department of Defense, Joint, Combatant Command, Service Component, or Special Operations organizations


• Experience designing, integrating, and sustaining complex enterprise IT systems supporting mission-critical operations


• Demonstrated ability to brief senior Government and military leadership on technical solutions, system performance, and engineering initiatives


• TS/SCI clearance required to start


• Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field desired


• Experience supporting cloud computing, virtualization, enterprise networking, systems integration, or command and control environments desired


• Experience utilizing Microsoft Azure, AWS, VMware, Microsoft 365, PowerShell, Linux, Windows Server, SQL, or other enterprise infrastructure and systems engineering technologies desired


• Professional certifications such as Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Solutions Architect, CISSP, Security+, Cisco CCNP, VMware VCP, ITIL, or equivalent systems engineering certifications preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in systems engineering and enterprise IT systems, with a strong focus on integrating logistics and operational capabilities. Proficient in cloud computing, cybersecurity compliance, and technical documentation, while effectively mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with Government stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Systems Engineering


• Cloud Computing


• Technical Architecture Development


• Cybersecurity Compliance


• Enterprise IT Systems Integration

Hard Skills

• Systems Analysis


• Troubleshooting


• Root Cause Analysis


• Technical Documentation


• Performance Monitoring


• System Integration


• Logistics Support


• Mission Support Capabilities


• Technology Modernization


• Lifecycle Management

Soft Skills

• Mentoring


• Collaboration


• Communication


• Continuous Improvement


• Innovation

Certifications & Qualifications

• Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect


• AWS Solutions Architect


• CISSP


• Security+


• Cisco CCNP


• VMware VCP


• ITIL

Industry Keywords

• Department of Defense


• Joint Operations


• Combatant Command


• Service Component


• Special Operations


• Mission-Critical Operations


• Government Security Requirements


• Systems Engineering Best Practices

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Azure


• AWS


• VMware


• Microsoft 365


• PowerShell


• Linux


• Windows Server


• SQL


• Enterprise Networking


• Command and Control Environments