Systems Engineer

Omniscius Consulting; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Omniscius Consulting seeks a Systems Engineer to design and validate cloud-based systems with emphasis on functional testing and UAT to ensure system functionality and user experience.

You will manage requirements throughout the project lifecycle, develop test plans for installation, integration, and acceptance in AWS, participate in agile ceremonies, and articulate an architectural vision while adhering to industry standards and accessibility requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.
• 7+ years of Systems Engineer experience in similar scope; 12 years may substitute for degree.
• Experience with cloud technologies and testing methodologies.
• Experience using Atlassian Suite (Jira/Confluence) for tracking and documentation.
• Strong SDLC understanding and compliance knowledge.
• Excellent communication to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop cloud-based systems with a focus on functional testing and UAT.
• Manage requirements through the project lifecycle, ensuring regulatory and technical alignment.
• Develop test plans for installation, integration and acceptance in AWS; document, execute, and report results.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and provide systems engineering insights to support iterative improvements.
• Communicate a unified architectural vision between product teams, engineering, and stakeholders.
• Assist in troubleshooting cloud system issues, optimizing configurations, and ensuring security and scalability.

Skills

Communication skills

SDLC understanding

Agile/iterations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Jira

Confluence

AWS

CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab)

Job description

Systems Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Cloud-based systems, emphasizing functional testing and UAT to verify system functionality and user experience.
• Manage requirements throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with business needs, regulatory compliance, and technical standards.
• Develop comprehensive test plans for installation, integration, and acceptance phases, including documentation, execution, and reporting test outcomes in cloud infrastructures (i.e. AWS).
• Participate in agile ceremonies, such as sprint planning and retrospectives, to provide systems engineering insights and support iterative improvements.
• Communicate a shared technical and architectural vision for solutions developed by product teams, bridging gaps between engineering, development, and stakeholders to foster cohesive system design and deployment.
• Assist in troubleshooting cloud system issues, optimizing configurations, and ensuring scalability, security, and compliance with industry standards (i.e., NIST, ISO, Section 508).

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
• A bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and seven (7) years' experience as an SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Twelve (12) years’ SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with cloud technologies and testing methodologies.
• Understanding and experience using the Atlassian Suite, such as Jira for issue tracking and project management, and Confluence for documentation and knowledge base management.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), requirements elicitation, and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and align teams around a unified architectural vision.

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of functional testing frameworks (i.e., Selenium) and UAT processes in agile environments.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (i.e., AWS) and tools for automation, CI/CD pipelines (i.e., Jenkins, GitLab) and test management.
• Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, CompTIA Security+, or similar.