System Engineer 3

Avid Technology Professionals; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Avid Technology Professionals is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer based in Maryland. This role involves leading the design, integration, and deployment of hardware and software systems, emphasizing interoperability and operational performance.

Candidates must have at least twenty years of relevant Systems Engineering experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. An active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance is mandatory for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of twenty years of Systems Engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree required, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead system design, integration, and testing for hardware/software.
• Implement automation for core server maintenance and setup.
• Provide training and technical support to teams.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Training and Technical Guidance

Automation

BASH scripting

PERL scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, Systems Engineering, or Computer Science

Job description

The Senior Systems Engineer leads the design, integration, testing, deployment, training, and sustainment of packet-based hardware and software systems utilizing Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) products. This role drives end-to-end systems integration across hardware, software, and network components to ensure seamless interoperability, operational performance, and mission success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, integration, testing, deployment, training, and maintenance of packet-based hardware and software systems leveraging COTS and GOTS products.
• Direct end-to-end systems integration across hardware, software, and network components, ensuring interoperability, scalability, and performance optimization.
• Develop and execute system integration plans, validation and verification procedures, and deployment strategies to ensure operational readiness and requirements compliance.
• Develop, update, and maintain BASH and PERL scripts to automate initial system setup, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of core servers and clustered computing environments.
• Implement automation and process improvements to enhance system reliability, efficiency, and maintainability.
• Provide technical leadership, troubleshooting, and lifecycle sustainment support, including upgrades, patching, and performance tuning.
• Deliver training and technical guidance to administrators, operators, and cross-functional engineering teams while ensuring adherence to security and configuration management standards.

Required Skills

• Minimum of twenty (20) years of Systems Engineering experience on programs/contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor's degree in technical discipline related to Information Technology, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Five (5) additional years of Systems Engineering experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

Security Clearance Requirement

Must possess active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance to be considered for this role.