Senior Systems Engineer (Level 4)

Kaizen Approach, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks of PTO

11 holidays

401k profit sharing

Paid training

Premium healthcare

Job summary

Kaizen Approach, Inc. is currently seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead Information Assurance system design efforts in support of secure mission-critical environments. This role requires collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams, overseeing requirements tracking, and assessing emerging tools and methods.

The ideal candidate must possess strong system security engineering experience, with 8 years relevant background or 12 years without a degree, and an active TS/SCI clearance.

We offer competitive compensation, robust benefits, and commitment to your growth and happiness.

Qualifications

• 8 years relevant experience as a systems engineer on IT platforms.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.
• DoD 8570 compliance with IASAE Level I certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead IA system and hardware design efforts.
• Collaborate with engineering teams for system architectures.
• Conduct technology studies and provide technical leadership.

Skills

System Security Engineering

Lifecycle Management

Technology Assessment

TCP/IP expertise

Database Technologies (Oracle, MS Access)

ITIL principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

12 years of relevant experience without degree

Tools

Microsoft OS

CentOS/Red Hat OS

Active Directory

Job description

Kaizen Approach is currently seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead Information Assurance (IA) system, hardware, and software design efforts in support of secure mission-critical environments. In this role, you will oversee the evaluation, generation, allocation, and tracking of requirements throughout the development lifecycle to ensure all systems meet security certification and accreditation standards. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate IA considerations into system architectures and technical implementations. This position involves conducting implementation and technology studies to assess emerging tools, methods, and system enhancements. You will also provide technical leadership to ensure systems are designed for both operational performance and certification supportability. The ideal candidate possesses strong experience in system security engineering, lifecycle management, and technology assessment within complex, classified programs.

Requirements

• Must have the ability to identify and fix problems within existing systems while designing, implementing, and enhancing new and current IT systems.
• Must be capable of participating in the analysis, design, and new construction of next‑generation IT systems.
• Must possess the ability to understand customer needs and the realities of commercially available IT products and translate them into requirements that the development team can implement.
• Must have the ability to apply telecommunications expertise, including TCP/IP and OSI/CMIP/X.25, to systems engineering tasks.
• Must be capable of working across operating systems including Windows, UNIX, and Linux to ensure interoperability and stability.
• Must possess the ability to utilize database/DBMS technologies such as Oracle, MS Access, and Sybase, as well as enterprise applications including Tivoli and PeopleSoft.
• Must have the ability to apply ITIL and SEI/CMM principles to engineering work and provide oversight/management of systems engineering teams.
• Must have a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience as a systems engineer on one or more IT platforms with a bachelor’s degree, or a total of twelve (12) years of relevant experience with an associate’s degree; must also possess DoD 8570 compliance with IASAE Level I certification and a Computing Environment (CE) certification such as Microsoft OS or CentOS/Red Hat OS; if assigned to Directory Services TTOs, experience with Active Directory, Identity Management, SCCM, DNS, Group Policy, Active Role Servers, Privileged Account Management (PAM) Services, and MS Exchange is required; if assigned to Desktop & Enclave Services TTOs, understanding of mission islands, Trusted Thin Client, and enhanced VDI (e.g., remote GPU and memory scaling) is required.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or a total of twelve (12) years of relevant experience if a degree is not held.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Salary Range: A variety of factors can impact the final salary offered, including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant work experience, specialized skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

About Kaizen Approach

At Kaizen Approach, we truly care about our team, offering flexibility for a balanced life, competitive compensation, and a robust benefits package that supports you and your family. We prioritize well‑being with premium healthcare, financial and family support, retirement planning, and ongoing learning. With 4 weeks of PTO, 11 holidays, gifted 401k, profit sharing, and paid training, we’re committed to your growth and happiness—both at work and beyond!

Kaizen Approach is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.