System Engineer

Vibrint; Maryland; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) plan with company contribution

11 paid federal holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Vibrint is seeking a highly experienced Systems Engineer to support the design, deployment, modernization, and sustainment of complex IT systems and SIGINT platforms. The role involves developing engineering documentation, system diagrams, and deployment plans while coordinating across networking, virtualization, and cloud infrastructure.

Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance and US citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a qualified engineering field or related discipline plus 20 years of systems engineering experience
• High school diploma or GED plus 24 years of general systems engineering experience
• Master's degree plus 18 years of systems engineering experience
• PhD plus 16 years of systems engineering experience
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance
• Deep understanding of communications technologies, systems architecture, virtualization, and infrastructure
• Experience designing, interpreting, and modifying system and network diagrams
• Experience administering Linux and Windows environments
• Experience integrating, configuring, deploying, and sustaining network and data-processing systems
• Experience rack-and-stack installation, cabling, testing, and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of Cisco networking technologies and cloud computing concepts
• Ability to communicate with technical, operational, and mission stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Document phases of system design, implementation, deployment, modernization, and sustainment
• Develop design reviews, mission transition plans, and deployment diagrams
• Create system diagrams using Visio, Adobe, or similar tools
• Support architecture and integration of communications technologies and virtualization
• Administer and troubleshoot Linux and Windows systems
• Deploy and sustain network and data-processing hardware and software
• Support Cisco networking technologies and security protocols
• Perform rack-and-stack installation, cabling, testing, and troubleshooting
• Assist deployment of new systems and upgrades at field sites
• Apply cloud computing concepts to system designs
• Troubleshoot complex hardware, software, networks, and infrastructure issues
• Produce detailed engineering and deployment documentation
• Track requirements and deliverables using Jira and Confluence
• Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, operations, and mission teams
• Prepare technical reports and briefings using MS Office tools

Skills

Systems engineering leadership

Technical communication

Collaboration across teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering + 20 years experience

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Visio

Adobe

SharePoint

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Vibrint transforms national security missions through advanced technology, data, and responsible intelligence solutions. Our teams design, secure, and sustain critical capabilities that enable faster, more informed mission decisions across some of the nation’s most complex operational environments. By joining this prime contract, you’ll help design, integrate, deploy, and sustain the secure systems and infrastructure supporting essential national security operations at field sites.

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As a Systems Engineer, you will support all phases of the design, implementation, deployment, modernization, and sustainment of complex IT systems and SIGINT platforms. You’ll develop the engineering documentation needed to transition new and upgraded systems into operational environments while working across communications technologies, systems architecture, virtualization, networking, hardware, software, and cloud infrastructure. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with highly skilled engineers, contribute to complex field-site deployments, and directly support missions that strengthen our nation’s security. You’ll also end your day knowing that you’re doing work that truly matters.

Position requires an active TS/SCI with polygraph level clearance. US citizenship is required.

Responsibilities:

• Document all phases of system design, implementation, deployment, modernization, and sustainment.
• Develop preliminary design reviews, mission transition plans, implementation plans, system diagrams, and other technical engineering documentation.
• Design, interpret, and modify system and network engineering drawings using Microsoft Visio, Adobe, or similar tools.
• Support the architecture and integration of communications technologies, virtualized infrastructure, IT systems, and SIGINT platforms.
• Administer, configure, and troubleshoot systems across Linux and Windows environments.
• Integrate, configure, deploy, test, and sustain network and data-processing hardware and software.
• Support Cisco networking technologies, including routers, switches, and associated security protocols.
• Perform hands-on system deployment activities, including rack-and-stack installation, cabling, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Support the deployment of new systems and upgrades to existing systems at field sites.
• Apply cloud-computing concepts and best practices to system designs and modernization efforts.
• Troubleshoot complex issues spanning hardware, software, operating systems, networks, and infrastructure components.
• Create and maintain detailed system architecture, configuration, deployment, transition, and operational documentation.
• Track requirements, engineering activities, issues, and deliverables using Jira and Confluence.
• Collaborate with systems, network, software, cybersecurity, operations, and mission teams.
• Develop technical reports, briefings, and supporting materials using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Qualifications:

• Minimum twenty (20) years of systems engineering experience.
• Deep understanding of communications technologies, systems architecture, virtualization, and infrastructure supporting IT systems and SIGINT platforms.
• Demonstrated experience designing, interpreting, and modifying system and network engineering drawings.
• Experience administering systems across Linux and Windows environments.
• Extensive experience integrating, configuring, deploying, and sustaining network and data-processing systems.
• Hands-on experience with rack-and-stack installation, cabling, system testing, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Cisco networking technologies, including routers, switches, and network security protocols.
• Understanding of cloud-computing concepts and best practices.
• Experience developing detailed system-engineering, deployment, transition, and sustainment documentation.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with technical, operational, and mission stakeholders.
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph-level clearance.
• Candidates must meet one of the following education and experience combinations:
  • A bachelor's degree in a qualified engineering field or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus twenty (20) years of systems engineering experience;
  • A high school diploma or GED, plus twenty-four (24) years of general systems engineering experience in any process area;
  • A master's degree in a qualified engineering field or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus eighteen (18) years of systems engineering experience; or
  • A PhD in a qualified engineering field or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus sixteen (16) years of systems engineering experience.

Desired Skills:

• Experience supporting the deployment or modernization of systems at field sites.
• Experience developing preliminary design reviews and mission transition plans.
• Experience supporting SIGINT platforms or other mission-critical operational systems.
• Advanced knowledge of multiple communications technologies and infrastructure architectures.
• Experience supporting cloud or hybrid-cloud environments.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity requirements and secure system-design principles.
• Experience using Jira and Confluence within an engineering or operational environment.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Visio, Adobe, SharePoint, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Qualified engineering fields include Aeronautics, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical, Nuclear, Software, Systems, and Engineering Management. Similar or comparable degrees may be accepted.

Related disciplines include Chemistry, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, and Physics. Similar or comparable degrees may be accepted.

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The pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Our approach to crafting offers considers various factors to provide an equitable and competitive comprehensive compensation package. These considerations include, but are not limited to, contracted rates, education, certification(s), experience, specific competencies required for this position, and geographic location.

Vibrint’s comprehensive compensation package includes but is not limited to: competitive salary; annual merit-based salary increase and discretionary bonus program; 401(k) plan with a company contribution; 11 paid federal holidays; 160 hours of paid time off; medical, dental, vision, life and short- & long-term disability insurance; employee assistance program; and a generous professional development allowance.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, family structure, marital status, disability, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet. Policy-Statement_EEO-EmployeesAndCandidates.pdf (vibrint.com).