System Engineer

Shield Consulting Solutions, Inc.; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days PTO

11 paid holidays

100% employer-paid healthcare for you/

employer-paid healthcare for dependas

Job summary

Shield Consulting Solutions, Inc. seeks a Systems Engineer to support mission-critical dataflow systems and transition legacy capabilities to cloud environments. You will ensure reliability, scalability, and performance of data processing that informs real-time mission needs.

The role involves designing dataflows with Apache NiFi, managing DMRs, and collaborating with operations teams. On-call after six months and strong SI/Intelligence community experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Ten years of experience as a Systems Engineer in programs of similar scope, type and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Five additional years of Systems Engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with Apache NiFi for dataflow management and processing.
• Familiarity with Linux CLI and dataflow management concepts such as DMRs.

Responsibilities

• Process Dataflow Management Requests (DMRs) and implement efficient dataflow solutions.
• Create and manage dataflows using Apache NiFi.
• Manage and support operational systems that process and maintain mission data.
• Review and process Dataflow Management Requests (DMRs) and implement efficient dataflow solutions.
• Support dataflow modernization, including migration from hardware-based systems to virtual cloud environments.
• Develop system architecture diagrams depicting software and system functions.
• Support analytical requirements and mission needs.

Skills

Dataflow management

Linux CLI

Apache NiFi

Analytical requirements

System architecture diagrams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science or related discipline

Tools

Apache NiFi

Zookeeper

Elasticsearch

Grafana

NiFi Register

Job description

Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph REQUIRED

Telework: None

Job Description

Systems Engineer to support mission-critical operational systems and dataflow management within a dynamic technical environment. In this role, you will directly contribute to enabling mission success by ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of systems that process and deliver critical mission data to end users. You will play a key role in modernizing dataflows and operational systems, helping transition legacy capabilities into cloud-based environments while supporting real-time mission needs. This is a hands on opportunity for engineers with experience or interest in dataflow technologies, including Apache NiFi, to work on impactful systems that drive decision-making and operational effectiveness across mission environments.

What You’ll Do

• Process Dataflow Management Requests (DMRs) and implement efficient dataflow solutions
• Create and manage dataflows using Apache NiFi
• Manage and support operational systems that process and maintain mission data
• Review and process Dataflow Management Requests (DMRs) and implement efficient dataflow solutions
• Support dataflow modernization efforts, including migration from hardware-based systems to virtual cloud environments
• Evaluate existing dataflows, develop requirements, and rebuild flows in collaboration with operations teams
• Develop system architecture diagrams depicting software and system functions
• Support analytical requirements and mission needs

This position will require on-call support after approximately six (6) months of on-the-job training.

Required Qualifications

• Ten (10) years of experience as a Systems Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university
• Five (5) years of additional Systems Engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum four (4) years of experience within the Intelligence Community working with mission systems that process and manage mission data
• Experience working with mission data formats
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems CLI to manage software configurations and perform software upgrades
• Familiarity with Dataflow Management Requests (DMRs)
• Experience with Apache NiFi functionality for managing or building dataflows
• Experience managing analytical needs and requirements
• Experience creating system architecture diagrams depicting software and system functions
• Experience with tools such as Zookeeper, Elasticsearch, Grafana, and NiFi Register

Salary: $180,000 - $220,000 annually

Benefits

• 25 days PTO
• 11 paid holidays
• 100% employer-paid healthcare for employees and dependents – available day 1
• 8% 401(k) employer match – immediate vesting.

Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.

Shield Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a full time position