Senior Systems Engineer- IBM Enterprise Lifecycle Management

Synergy ECP; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401K Retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Continuing education program

Job summary

Synergy ECP is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in Sterling, Virginia, with expertise in IBM Enterprise Lifecycle Management (ELM) and cloud-hosted environments. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of relevant experience and be DoD 8140 compliant. This role offers a competitive salary range starting at $170,000 and provides extensive health benefits, 401K plan, and opportunities for professional growth.

We emphasize a strong work/life balance, flexible work options, and active community engagement, aiming to attract top-tier talent committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• DoD 8140 compliant (Security+ CE certification).
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Support cloud-hosted environments and CI/CD pipelines.
• Configure, deploy, and maintain IBM ELM as Application-as-Code.
• Conduct system testing and validation.

Skills

IBM Enterprise Lifecycle Management expertise

Experience with cloud deployments

Strong troubleshooting skills

Experience with Python

Experience integrating applications

Knowledge of security protocols

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in STEM

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Jenkins

GitLab

Job description

NetServices (NSI) is an IT services firm with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions to drive lasting results. Now operating as a subsidiary of Synergy ECP, NSI continues to stand out in a crowded contracting landscape through its agility, strong customer focus, and commitment to retaining exceptional talent. By taking on challenging IT initiatives, we cultivate our talent and are continually evolving through our partnerships with clients. Our close‑knot team of highly cleared engineers, analysts, and program managers represent some of the best talent locally available.

We Are Looking For

We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with expertise in IBM Enterprise Lifecycle Management (ELM) administration and deployment. This role will support cloud-hosted environments, CI/CD pipelines, and enterprise application integration efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM field
• 10+ years of relevant experience
• DoD 8140 compliant (Security+ CE certification)
• Experience configuring, deploying, and maintaining IBM Enterprise Lifecycle Management as Application-as-Code using CI/CD
• Experience with cloud-based deployments
• Strong engineering rigor and troubleshooting skills
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases
• Experience integrating applications with ServiceNow or similar platforms
• Knowledge of Active Directory, SAML, OpenLDAP, OAuth 2.0, and OIDC
• Experience with system testing and validation
• Experience developing integrations using Python, PowerShell, and Groovy
• Experience with Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, and GitLab

Preferred Qualifications

• MBSE experience
• TeamWork Cloud/Cameo experience
• SharePoint experience
• Tableau experience
• Grafana and Splunk experience
• ServiceNow experience
• API Gateway experience
• Kubernetes and Rancher experience
• Azure, Google, Oracle, or IBM cloud experience

Clearances Required

TS/SCI w/ Polygraph

Other Requirements

U.S. Citizenship

Compensation

For this role, our typical salary range starts at $170,000 and stretches up to $210,000. But here's the deal – we're not about capping your potential. We're committed to snapping up the best and brightest, and we're ready to put our money where our mouth is. So, if you're one of the rare exceptions to the status quo with the education, experience, and that extra something special, we're not afraid to go above and beyond to secure your talent. Because for us, it's not just about a salary. It's about the complete rewards package, the culture, and the opportunity to make a real impact.

Taking Care of the People Who Take Care of The Nation

Compensation: We offer highly competitive compensation that is consistently recognized by our employees as being generous!

Health & Retirement: We offer a comprehensive Health Benefits package and 401K Retirement plan so you can take care of yourself and your family... both now and in the future. Other health-related benefits include People Partners who will help you navigate both personal and professional worlds, as well as strong wellness related resources offered through our healthcare provider.

Education: Individual growth is a priority at NSI/Synergy ECP. Employees are encouraged to take advantage of our company-sponsored continuing education program so they can get their degree or that next certification needed to propel them towards the next level. Not sure what's best for your career plans, we'll help you navigate it all!

Work/Life Balance: A healthy work/life balance is essential for building and executing your work effectively at NSI/Synergy ECP, but it’s also necessary to allow you the room to pursue everything you want to develop in your personal life. We offer a generous Paid Time Off benefit and 10 paid holidays a year. NSI/Synergy ECP also provides flexible work options that work with your schedule and lifestyle.

Philanthropy: With the help of our amazing employees, NSI/Synergy ECP participates annually in building awareness, volunteering and contributing to dozens of organizations. We believe that giving back creates a sense of purpose, engagement, and fulfillment. Have a cause you are passionate about? We bet you'll find others here that care about it just as much!

NSI/Synergy ECP is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.