Senior Systems Engineer (DoD Cleared Integration & Technical Leadership)

Kaztronix LLC; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaztronix LLC in Virginia is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead design, integration, and implementation of complex IT solutions across a multi-technology environment for a DoD program. You will drive technical direction, support system improvements, and ensure alignment with mission and operational requirements, while staying hands-on.

The role requires a proactive leader with 5–8+ years in systems engineering, active Secret clearance, and IAT Level II.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• IAT Level II certification (Security+ or equivalent).
• 5–8+ years in systems or infrastructure engineering.
• Experience supporting DoD or federal IT environments.
• Experience with system integration and design direction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the design, integration, and implementation of IT systems across multiple platforms and technologies.
• Coordinate technical efforts across teams to ensure alignment with system requirements and project goals.
• Contribute to system design discussions and long‑term technical planning.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies, tools, and solutions to improve system performance and scalability.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, technical plans, and design artifacts.
• Support project planning efforts including scope, timelines, and implementation approaches.
• Review system designs to ensure efficiency, scalability, and proper integration.
• Troubleshoot and help resolve complex system and performance issues.
• Interface with cross‑functional teams to address production and technical challenges.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance on engineering best practices.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

IAT Level II

Systems engineering

DoD / federal IT experience

System integration

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Job description

We are supporting a DoD program seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead and support the design, integration, and implementation of complex IT solutions across a multi‑technology environment. This role will help drive technical direction, support system improvements, and ensure alignment with mission and operational requirements. This is a strong fit for someone with a deep engineering background who has taken on technical leadership responsibilities and contributed to system design efforts, while remaining hands‑on.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the design, integration, and implementation of IT systems across multiple platforms and technologies
• Coordinate technical efforts across teams to ensure alignment with system requirements and project goals
• Contribute to system design discussions and long‑term technical planning
• Evaluate and recommend technologies, tools, and solutions to improve system performance and scalability
• Develop and maintain system documentation, technical plans, and design artifacts
• Support project planning efforts including scope, timelines, and implementation approaches
• Review system designs to ensure efficiency, scalability, and proper integration
• Troubleshoot and help resolve complex system and performance issues
• Interface with cross‑functional teams to address production and technical challenges
• Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance on engineering best practices

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance
• IAT Level II certification (Security+ or equivalent)
• 5‑8+ years of experience in systems engineering, infrastructure engineering, or related field
• Experience supporting DoD or federal IT environments
• Strong experience with system integration and enterprise environments
• Experience contributing to system design or technical direction

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading technical teams or serving as a senior/lead engineer
• Familiarity with system architecture concepts and enterprise design principles
• Exposure to security, information assurance, or compliance frameworks
• Experience supporting complex or mission‑critical environments

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kaztronix is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. In addition, all human resource actions in such areas as compensation, employee benefits, transfers, layoffs, training and development are to be administered objectively, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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