Senior Systems Engineer

Ignite Digital Federal Services; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Education stipends

Referral bonuses

Govt projects

Volunteer engagement

Industry impact

Growth support

Job summary

Ignite Digital engineers are sought to design, implement, and sustain enterprise infrastructure for national security programs. You will integrate AI, automation, and data visualization into mission-focused workflows while maintaining RMF compliance and accreditation requirements.

This is a full-time on-site role supporting government-grade systems in a security-conscious setting. Based in San Diego, CA, the position offers competitive pay, PTO, and opportunities to contribute to critical

Qualifications

• Experience with RMF, IATT/IATO/ATO accreditation.
• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity requirements and enterprise engineering.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-lifecycle systems and network engineering for enterprise infrastructure-design, implementation, integration, upgrade, sustainment, and security of systems and equipment installations.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation such as engineering drawings, technical manuals, installation templates, configuration data, test plans, and site-specific design diagrams.
• Assemble and validate test documentation, plans, and specifications to verify enterprise solutions meet interoperability and performance requirements.
• Support cybersecurity and RMF documentation for system accreditation (IATT/IATO/ATO), ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity and installation requirements.
• Conduct site surveys and assessments to recommend optimal configuration for equipment/system modifications and upgrades.
• Integrate emerging capabilities including artificial intelligence, automation tools, and data visualization into enterprise workflows and reporting.

Job description

Ignite Digital enables national security agencies to accelerate decisions, elevate operational outcomes and achieve the outsized performance only an inside partner can deliver.

We combine mission experience, domain knowledge and technology expertise with the things partners can only know by being there every day. When agencies need a combination of tech and touch, Ignite Digital creates outcome-driving partnerships and stands with agencies to accomplish mission objectives.

Ignite Digital accelerates capability to the speed of every mission, deploying intelligent solutions and AI integration for faster, better transformation. Ignite delivers partnership beyond presentations to inspire the confidence to lead in a digital-forward world.

Ignite Digital. The Edge from Within.

Perks of Working at Ignite Digital:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO
• Education stipends and referral bonuses
• Compelling work with the U.S. federal government
• Strong emphasis on volunteer and community engagement
• Opportunity to shape the future of our industry
• Supportive colleagues and management who invest in your growth

Responsibilities

• Perform full-lifecycle systems and network engineering for enterprise infrastructure-design, implementation, integration, upgrade, sustainment, and security of systems and equipment installations.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation such as engineering drawings, technical manuals, installation templates, configuration data, test plans, and site-specific design diagrams.
• Assemble and validate test documentation, plans, and specifications to verify enterprise solutions meet interoperability and performance requirements.
• Support cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework (RMF) documentation for system accreditation (IATT/IATO/ATO), ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity and installation requirements.
• Conduct site surveys and assessments to recommend optimal configuration for equipment/system modifications and upgrades.
• Integrate emerging capabilities including artificial intelligence, automation tools, and data visualization into enterprise workflows and reporting.

Salary: 120k+ dependent on education and experience

Schedule: 5 days onsite

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Ignite Digital is a Small Business committed to providing exceptional service to government agencies at competitive prices. The capabilities and experience of our staff and our extensive industry relationships distinguish Ignite Digital Services among government contractors.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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