Systems Engineer

NewGen Technologies; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NewGen Technologies in Chantilly, VA, seeks a security-focused Systems Engineer to support forensic analysis of AI models on a standalone HPC system under current ATO status. You will collaborate with network engineers, data scientists, and government personnel to implement, document, and configure the system.

The role requires TS/SCI FSP clearance and experience with SSP/BOE documentation, RMF processes, and System Security Plans.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI FSP Clearance.
• Experience creating/reviewing SSP or BOE documentation.
• Experience with A&A processes.
• Experience with development of System Security Plans.
• Experience working with system architectures, including hands-on setup, configuration, and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with other teams, including network engineers, data scientists, and government personnel.
• Work with the Sponsor for the execution of tasks, implementation, documentation, and configuration of a standalone HPC system.
• Work with the Sponsor to maintain A&A accreditation compliance.
• Create, document, and update artifacts such as the Configuration Management Plan, Data Management Plan, and CONOPS.
• Advise and assist the Sponsor with development of System Security Plans.
• Monitor, track, and update status of systems in Sponsor's RMF tool.
• Coordinate technical security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigations.
• Partner with Sponsor POCs to maintain the HPC system with current ATO status.

Skills

REST Web services

Red Hat/CentOS/Rocky

Web application development

IA/security systems design

Java

Oracle PL/SQL

Data visualization dashboards

Sponsor A&A processes

System architecture hands-on

Tools

RMF tool

Configuration Management

Enclave/cloud environments

Job description

The Sponsor's office conducts forensic analysis of AI models on state-of-the-… HPC system with current ATO (Authority to Operate) status.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with other teams, including network engineers, data scientists, and government personnel
• Work with the Sponsor for the execution of tasks, implementation, documentation, and configuration of a standalone HPC system
• Work with the Sponsor to maintain A&A accreditation compliance
• Work together with the Sponsor to create the visualization specifications for the system monitoring and system metrics
• Create, document, and update necessary artifacts such as the Configuration Management Plan, Data Management Plan, and CONOPS
• Advice and assist the Sponsor with development of System Security Plans
• Monitor, track, and update status of systems in Sponsor's RMF tool
• Coordinate technical security assessments of computing environments and systems to identify points of vulnerability, non-compliance with established Information Assurance (IA) standards and regulations, and recommend mitigation strategies
• Partner with relevant Sponsor technical and security POCs to maintain the HPC system with current ATO status

Requirements

• TS/SCI FSP Clearance
• Demonstrated experience creating and reviewing documentation related to System Security Plans, or Body of Evidence (BOE) documentation
• Demonstrated experience with A&A processes
• Demonstrated experience with development of System Security Plans
• Demonstrated experience working with system architectures, including hands‑on setup, configuration, and optimization of systems

Desired Skills

• Demonstrated experience developing using REST Web services
• Demonstrated experience or familiarity with Red Hat, CentOS, or Rocky
• Demonstrated experience with web application development
• Demonstrated experience designing, developing, implementing, or integration IA and security systems and system components (such as those for networking, virtualization, cloud, and enclave environments to include those with differing data protection requirements)
• Demonstrated experience using Java and Oracle PL/SQL languages
• Demonstrated experience developing interactive dashboards and reports using data visualization tools
• Demonstrated experience with Sponsor A&A processes
• Demonstrated experience working with the Sponsor system architecture, including hands‑on setup, configuration, and optimization of the system
• Cloud certification(s)

About Us

For more than 20 years, NewGen Technologies has solved our clients’ toughest IT challenges with integrity, security, and outstanding service by delivering both technology and talent. We have helped secure borders, have used artificial intelligence (AI) to fight terror, aided the identification of criminals, and have helped to prevent crime through the introduction of biometrics. Our team of Highly Cleared Specialists have hard-to-find skills and expertise in a wide spectrum of technologies to provide solutions that transform business processes and solve problems of national significance. #CJ