System Engineer, Level 6

Independent Software, Inc.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous benefits

Work-life balance

Job summary

Independent Software provides senior-level engineering support for complex IT and SIGINT systems. You will drive design, integration, deployment, and sustainment across Linux/Windows, networking, and virtualization, delivering engineering drawings and documentation throughout the lifecycle.

You will collaborate with mission stakeholders, develop rigorous design reviews, and ensure configurations meet mission requirements while maintaining robust technical documentation and cross-domain

Qualifications

• Extensive Systems Engineering experience for complex IT or mission systems.
• Strong knowledge of systems architecture, networking, virtualization.
• Experience with Linux and Windows administration.
• Experience with Cisco routers, switches, and network security protocols.
• Experience in system/network integration, deployment, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret system and network engineering drawings.
• Understanding of cloud computing concepts and best practices.
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills.
• Active TS SCI clearance with polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Design, integrate, deploy, and sustain complex IT and SIGINT systems.
• Develop engineering documentation, including PDRs and system diagrams.
• Administer Linux and Windows environments.
• Configure and troubleshoot Cisco routers, switches, and network infrastructure.
• Integrate servers, hardware, software, and data-processing systems.
• Perform rack-and-stack installation, cabling, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Support virtualization and cloud-based technologies.
• Maintain technical documentation using Visio, JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint, and Office.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and mission stakeholders throughout deployment and sustainment.

Skills

Systems engineering

Networking

Linux

Windows

Cloud concepts

Documentation

System integration

Engineering drawings

Security protocols

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

High School Diploma or GED + 24 years experience

Tools

Visio

JIRA

Confluence

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

What You Will Do:

At Independent Software, as a System Engineer Level 6, you will provide senior-level systems engineering support for the design, integration, deployment, and sustainment of complex IT and SIGINT systems. You will support the deployment of new capabilities and upgrades to field sites while ensuring system architectures, network configurations, hardware, software, and documentation meet mission requirements.

In this role, you will work across Linux and Windows environments, networking, virtualization, communications technologies, and system infrastructure. You will also develop engineering documentation and drawings supporting system design, implementation, deployment, and transition activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, integrate, deploy, and sustain complex IT and SIGINT systems
• Develop engineering documentation, including Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs), Mission Transition Plans, and system/network diagrams
• Administer and support Linux and Windows environments
• Configure and troubleshoot Cisco routers, switches, and network infrastructure
• Integrate servers, hardware, software, and data-processing systems
• Perform rack-and-stack installation, cabling, testing, and troubleshooting
• Support virtualization and cloud-based technologies
• Maintain technical documentation using Visio, JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office
• Collaborate with engineering teams and mission stakeholders throughout deployment and sustainment

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Extensive Systems Engineering experience supporting complex IT or mission systems
• Strong knowledge of systems architecture, networking, virtualization, and communications technologies
• Experience with Linux and Windows system administration
• Experience with Cisco routers, switches, and network security protocols
• Experience with system/network integration, configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting
• Experience developing and interpreting system and network engineering drawings
• Understanding of cloud computing concepts and best practices
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills

Education and Experience:

Candidates must meet one of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in a qualified Engineering Field or related technical discipline plus twenty (20) years of Systems Engineering experience; OR
• High School Diploma or GED plus twenty-four (24) years of Systems Engineering experience

Qualified or related disciplines include Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or a comparable technical field.

Clearance Requirement:

• Must possess an active TS SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role

Why Choose Independent Software:

At Independent Software, our people are the mission. We’ve built a company around collaboration, integrity, and innovation and we make sure our team has the tools and support to grow, succeed, and thrive.

When you join us, you will:

• Support critical national security missions that matter
• Be part of a close-knit, employee-first culture where your voice is heard
• Expand your skills through ongoing training, mentorship, and career development
• Enjoy competitive compensation, generous benefits, and work-life balance

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.