System Engineer 693

(EDO) Entertainment Data Oracle, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 185,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation and benefits

Welcome bonus

Job summary

Freedom is seeking a System Engineer to join a prime contract supporting the Corporate Management Services organization. You will help design, modernize, secure, and sustain enterprise applications and platforms across government environments, bridging technical and functional perspectives.

The role requires strong systems engineering across multiple software development teams, experience with Agile, cloud services, and DevSecOps practices, and a willingness to tackle complex challenges with

Qualifications

• Active security clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline; 14 years SE experience (19 years may substitute for degree).
• Experience with agile development methodologies.
• Willingness to learn and develop strong understanding of new technologies and products.
• Experience developing and updating technical documentation including project schedules.
• Experience with requirements management and capturing clear definition of done.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Technical Team Leads, Product Owners, and Government stakeholders to support requirements elicitation, analysis, and decomposition.
• Assist with requirements prioritization, backlog refinement, and sprint planning across multiple products.
• Support software testing, evaluation activities, and user acceptance efforts.
• Develop and validate use cases, business processes, and user workflows.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, process reviews, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Prepare schedule inputs and support release planning activities.
• Identify, communicate, and track dependencies, impediments, and risks impacting delivery.
• Collaborate across product teams to ensure alignment, transparency, and successful delivery of enterprise budgeting and financial management capabilities.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior systems engineers, helping to develop their systems engineering, Agile, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Skills

Agile development

Willingness to learn

Requirements management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

AWS

JavaScript

Python

Windows

React

NiFi

Atlassian Suite (Confluence & Jira)

Job description

Join a team that powers the business enterprise behind the mission. Freedom supports the sustainment, modernization, and transformation of more than 100 enterprise business systems that enable tens of thousands of government personnel, industry partners, and prospective employees worldwide. These mission-enabling applications support workforce management, finance, acquisitions, security processing, training, recruitment, logistics, program management, executive decision‑making, and other critical business functions across multiple secure environments.

We are seeking a System Engineer to join one of our Prime Contracts supporting the Government's Corporate Management Services (CMS) organization. In this role, you will help design, modernize, secure, and sustain the enterprise applications and platforms that keep the organization operating every day. Working alongside experts in software engineering, cloud computing, DevSecOps, systems engineering, user experience, and enterprise platforms, you’ll help modernize legacy systems, automate business processes, integrate commercial technologies, and deliver innovative solutions that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the user experience.

If you're looking for an opportunity where your work has broad enterprise impact, you'll find it here. Our diverse and growing team offers the chance to solve complex technical challenges, collaborate with talented professionals, and directly contribute to the technology and services that enable the Government's mission around the world.

• Join an established, high‑performing Agile team supporting multiple products within the Financial and Resource Management Organization.
• The products within this portfolio provide enterprise solutions that integrate budgeting, financial information, and analytics, enabling informed decision‑making and increased visibility across mission and business operations.
• Work within a fast‑paced, high‑energy Agile environment where collaboration, adaptability, and innovation are critical to success. The teams are comprised of highly skilled developers and designers who thrive on rapid iterations, continuous feedback, and delivering high‑quality, customer‑centric software solutions.
• Participate in two‑week sprint cycles, daily stand‑ups, and continuous process improvement activities while supporting evolving customer requirements and driving innovative solutions.
• The role requires a strong systems engineer who is comfortable working across multiple software development teams with diverse technical skillsets and can effectively bridge technical and functional perspectives.
• This position requires a self‑motivated individual who is willing to tackle complex challenges, often with limited guidance or incomplete information, and collaborate effectively in a fast‑paced, highly visible team environment.

Responsibilities Include:

• Partner with Technical Team Leads, Product Owners, and Government stakeholders to support requirements elicitation, analysis, and decomposition.
• Assist with requirements prioritization, backlog refinement, and sprint planning activities across multiple products.
• Support software testing, evaluation activities, and user acceptance efforts.
• Develop and validate use cases, business processes, and user workflows.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, process reviews, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Prepare schedule inputs and support release planning activities.
• Identify, communicate, and track dependencies, impediments, and risks impacting delivery.
• Collaborate across product teams to ensure alignment, transparency, and the successful delivery of enterprise budgeting and financial management capabilities.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior systems engineers, helping to develop their systems engineering, Agile, and stakeholder engagement skills while fostering a collaborative team environment.

Required Qualifications:

• An active security clearance with polygraph.
• A bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and fourteen (14) years of experience as an SE. Nineteen (19) years of SE experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with agile development methodologies.
• Willingness to learn and develop strong understanding of new technologies and products.
• Experience developing and updating technical documentation including project schedules.
• Experience with requirements management to include working with customers to capture clear definition of done.

Technology Stack of application(s) with which this role will interact:

• AWS
• JavaScript
• Python
• Windows
• React
• NiFi

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience executing test procedures.
• Experience managing systems in virtual environments such as AWS.
• Experience with Atlassian Suite products including Confluence & managing Jira.
• Experience providing system administration support in Windows and Linux environments.

The estimated salary range for this position is between $185,000-$215,000 (annualized USD). This range reflects the typical pay for the role and is one part of the company's comprehensive compensation package. Actual salaries are influenced by several factors, such as location, the individual’s education, skills, experience, and competencies, as well as contract affordability and organizational needs. Ready to make an impact? Apply today and join our mission‑focused team. This position is eligible for a $25,000 Welcome Bonus for qualified candidates. Bonus eligibility and payment terms apply.

What’s in It for You?

• Flexible work environment
• A team mentality – work with friendly, like‑minded professionals
• Work with innovative, cutting edge technologies
• Enjoy extremely competitive compensation and benefits
• A work‑life balance you can count on
• Opportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime

The Benefits You Get with Freedom

• Amazing benefits including matching 401k, fully paid medical, and more
• Generous paid time off – including paid site closure days
• Competitive salary offerings
• Paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Fully paid life and disability
• Company sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours)

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