Software Systems Engineer w/Secret Clearance

Archer; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, in partnership with TekSynap, seeks a Software Systems Engineer Lead to drive complex software/system definitions and architecture for federal contracts. The role demands deep experience in systems engineering, BPMN-based automation, and security-focused development across enterprise environments.

You will design, implement, and evaluate hardware-software interfaces, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with DoD architectures while coordinating with project management and

Qualifications

• Ten (10) years of relevant systems engineering and software development experience.
• Experience using low-code/no-code BPMN tools.
• Developing applications and automation software based on BPMN models with Appian, Oracle, and MS SQL Server.
• Experience in Agile and hybrid low-code application development.
• Experience with MicroStrategy or BI platforms, analytics, data modeling, and dashboards.
• Experience implementing modern security solutions (e.g., blockchain)
• Certified by a nationally recognized technical authority.
• Government/federal environment experience including IC/DoD or federal agencies.

Responsibilities

• Formulates and defines specifications for complex software applications.
• Provides top-level technical expertise including in-depth software systems programming and analysis.
• Designs architectures that cover software, hardware, and communications for current and future needs.
• Ensures systems comply with open systems standards and DoD architectures.
• Identifies options for meeting functional and technical requirements, including updates.
• Develops high-level system design diagrams and oversees coding, testing, and documentation.
• Leads quality assurance reviews and evaluates software products.
• Maintains operating systems and supports large networks and complex software packages.

Skills

BPMN tools

Low-code development

Agile development

BI platforms

Security solutions

IC/DoD experience

IAT Level I

Education

IAT Level I certification

Nationally recognized technical authority certification

Tools

Appian

Oracle

MS SQL Server

Job description

Archer is collaborating with TekSynap to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

We are seeking a Software Systems Engineer Lead

Experience

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ten (10) Years relevant experience with systems engineering and software development.
• Experience using low-code/no-code business process modeling notation (BPMN) tools.
• Developing application/process automation software based on BPMN models, experience using software tools such as Appian, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• Experience in Agile and hybrid low-code application development.
• Experience with MicroStrategy or Business Intelligence platforms, analytics, data modeling, and dashboard design.
• Experience implementing modern security solutions (e.g., Blockchain or related cryptographic research)
• Relevant certification from a nationally recognized technical authority.
• Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments. This includes the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Civil agencies, and military organizations. Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape, is highly desirable.

Certifications

• IAT Level I
• Relevant certificaiton from a nationally recognized technical authority

Clearance

• Secret IT II

Responsibilities

• Formulates/defines specifications for complex operating software programming applications or modifies/maintains complex existing applications using engineering releases and utilities from the manufacturer.
• Provides top-level technical expertise, including performing in-depth and complex software systems programming and analysis.
• Designs architectures to include the software, hardware, and communications to support the total requirements as well as provide for present and future cross-functional requirements and interfaces.
• Ensures these systems are compatible and in compliance with the standards for open systems and DoD architectures.
• Identifies, assesses, and presents options for meeting the functional and technical requirements including hardware and software updates or upgrades.
• Formulates and defines specifications for operating system applications or modifies and maintains existing applications using engineering releases and utilities from the manufacturer.
• Interacts with project management to plan project schedules and technical direction.
• Responsible for developing high level system design diagrams and for program design, coding, testing, debugging and documentation. Instructs, directs, and checks the work of other task personnel.
• Responsible for quality assurance review and the evaluation of existing and new software products.
• Provides overall operating system maintenance, such as sophisticated file maintenance routines, large telecommunications networks, computer accounting, and advanced mathematical/scientific software packages. Assists all phases of software systems programming applications.
• Evaluates new and existing software products.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: Remote with periodic support at Fort Belvoir or other places in the National Capitol Region.
• Type of environment: Remote
• Noise level: Low
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday - Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: less than 10%

List Of Approved States

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, IO, KS, KY, LA, ME, MI, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV, WI, WY.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizen

Secret - IT-II (Tier 3)

WAGE INFORMATION

Target salary range: $90,000- $140,000. The salary range displayed is an estimate and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Other Information

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

This position supports an upcoming government contract proposal and is contingent upon contract award and government approval. Candidates must meet all stated requirements and may be required to sign a Letter of Commitment (LOC).

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. "Technology moving at the speed of thought" embodies these principles - the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status"). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact [e-mail] for assistance.