Senior Systems Engineer

PowerToFly; Colorado; On-site; USD 96,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the lifecycle development, deployment, and sustainment of defensive cyber capabilities for a Space Force client. The role emphasizes secure, software-defined mission systems and hybrid cloud expertise, with travel and an active Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities include automating provisioning, building infrastructure as code, and creating runbooks and documentation.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain hybrid cloud infrastructure across on-premises data centers and public cloud platforms
• Build and manage infrastructure as code using Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent tools
• Automate provisioning, configuration management, patching, and environment lifecycle activities
• Create technical documentation, operational runbooks, and support procedures
• Support complex system problem-solving for secure, software-defined multifunction mission systems

Skills

Independent work

Communication

Attention to detail

Leadership

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Deadline oriented

Guidance to others

Education

Bachelor's + 18+ yrs

Master's + 10+ yrs

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Red Hat Linux

Automated provisioning

Documentation & runbooks

Job description

Our Deloitte Cyber team understands the unique challenges and opportunities businesses face in cybersecurity. Join our team to deliver powerful solutions to help our clients navigate the ever-changing threat landscape. Through powerful solutions and managed services that simplify complexity, we enable our clients to operate with resilience, grow with confidence, and proactively manage to secure success.

The Senior Systems Engineer will support the full lifecycle development, deployment, and sustainment of defensive cyber capabilities for a Space Force client. The role sits primarily on the development side of the lifecycle and will provide technical expertise for secure cyber capabilities and enabling platform services.

Recruiting for this role ends on 10/30/2026.

Work you'll do

As a Senior Systems Engineer on our engineering team, you will be responsible for:

• Implement and maintain hybrid cloud infrastructure across on-premises data centers and public cloud platforms
• Build and manage infrastructure as code using Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent tools
• Automate provisioning, configuration management, patching, and environment lifecycle activities
• Create technical documentation, operational runbooks, and support procedures
• Support complex system problem-solving for secure, software-defined multifunction mission systems

A successful candidate would possess these skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to provide clear guidance to others

The Team

Deloitte's Government & Public Services (GPS) practice - our people, ideas, technology and outcomes - is designed for impact. Serving federal, state, & local government clients as well as public higher education institutions, our team of professionals brings fresh perspective to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagine the possible, and fulfill their mission promise.

Our Enterprise Security offering embeds security in all aspects of digital transformation by securing a client's technical backbone while enabling secure digital transformation. Includes security architecture, secure development and deployment, end-to-end cyber cloud capabilities, application security, and security for emerging technologies and connected products.

The Project Delivery Talent Model is designed for professionals with specialized skills that align to a current client need. Team members focus on delivering services to clients, without additional expectations related to business development or promotion. Their employment is tied to their role on a project, and they are eligible for a benefits package that is competitive for project delivery-focused professionals.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree and 18+ years of experience, or Master's degree and 10+ years of experience
• Active Secret clearance
• 5+ years experience supporting the development, deployment, and sustainment of secure or mission-critical systems
• 5+ years experience implementing hybrid cloud infrastructure across on-premises and public cloud environments, including Azure
• Experience with Terraform, Ansible, Red Hat Linux, automated provisioning, patching, environment lifecycle management, and creation of technical documentation and operational runbooks
• Ability to travel 25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting United States Space Force or United States Air Force programs
• Experience delivering development work for Department of Defense programs

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Deloitte is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to Colorado and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $95,600 to $159,300.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.