System Engineer Level 0

SSATI; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sensible Solutions and Technologies, Inc. (SSATI) is seeking a System Engineer Level 0 with TS/SCI clearance and polygraph for Fort Meade, MD. The role requires Linux experience and DoD 8570 compliant certifications (Security+/CCNA) with polygraph validity within seven years.

The engineer will develop system requirements, oversee design and integration tasks, and ensure technical integrity of deliverables while coordinating with government counterparts and other program personnel.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline; 5 years may substitute.
• Experience with Linux is required.
• DoD 8570 compliant (e.g., Security+) and CCNA certifications required.
• Current polygraph date within last seven years.

Responsibilities

• Develop system requirements specifications from user requirements and high level architectures.
• Lead design and development activities and provide technical leadership.
• Develop system architecture and design documentation.
• Coordinate action items from CCB meetings and design reviews.
• Ensure technical integrity of work and deliverables.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

Polygraph

Linux

Security+

CCNA

DoD 8570 compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management or related field

Tools

None

Job description

System Engineer Level 0, Clearance Required – TS/SCI w/Polygraph

Please note, this position requires all candidates to currently possess an active Top-Secret SCI Clearance with a Polygraph. This position is not an opportunity to be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance.

The Program:

This program delivers Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) solutions to modernize and enhance Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) systems in support of evolving mission requirements. The team is responsible for the full system lifecycle, including requirements analysis, solution design, development, procurement, systems integration, testing, cybersecurity, field deployment, training, operations, sustainment, and technical support.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A current Top-Secret/SCI government security clearance with polygraph is required.
  
• No demonstrated experience is required.
  
• Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of SE experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree.
  
• Demonstrated experience with Linux is required.
  
• Polygraph date must be within the last seven (7) years.
  
• Active IAT II CWIP / DoD 8570 compliant certification (i.e., Security+) AND CCNA certification are required.
  

As a System Engineer, You Will:

Analyzes user’s requirements, concept of operations documents, and high level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications. Analyzes system requirements and leads design and development activities. Guides users in formulating requirements, advises alternative approaches, and conducts feasibility studies. Provides technical leadership for the integration of requirements, design, and technology. Incorporates new plans, designs and systems into ongoing operations. Develops technical documentation. Develops system Architecture and system design documentation. Guides system development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans. Interacts with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues or conflicts. Ultimate responsibility for the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the Systems Engineering area of responsibility. Communicates with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives.

• Manage system requirements and derived requirements to ensure the delivery of production systems that are compatible with the defined system architecture(s) – Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Service-oriented Architecture (SOA), etc.
  
• Contribute to the development of sections of systems engineering documentation such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements specifications, and Interface Control Documents.
  
• Assist with the development of system requirements, functional requirements, and allocation of the same to individual hardware, software, facility, and personnel components.
  
• Coordinate the resolution of action items from Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings, design reviews, program reviews, and test reviews that require cross-discipline coordination.
  

Work Site: Fort Meade, MD area. Telework of any kind is not authorized for this position.

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