Systems Engineer

ANSER; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ANSER is looking for a Systems Engineer in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, to enhance biometric collection and processing systems for DoD missions. The role focuses on systems architecture, integration, and compliance with cybersecurity standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering with at least seven years of relevant experience, an active Secret Clearance, and skills in software integration and systems engineering.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance is required.
• Minimum of seven years of professional experience in systems engineering.
• Experience in supporting software integration or testing activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end systems architecture development for biometric systems.
• Support DoDAF operational views integration.
• Assess compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies.

Skills

Software integration

Systems engineering

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Tools

DevOps methodologies

CI/CD tools

NIST cybersecurity standards

Job description

Company Overview

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

Position Summary

ANSER is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the architecture, integration, and lifecycle management of biometric collection and processing systems for DoD mission environments. In this role, you will lead and support end-to-end systems engineering activities across hardware, software, networking, and human‑system interfaces while ensuring secure integration of biometric capabilities. You will support the integration of GOTS and COTS technologies in connected and disconnected operational environments and ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements, RMF standards, and NIST guidelines. You will also provide technical leadership for system architecture development, design reviews, configuration management, and program milestone support activities.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Lead and support end-to-end systems architecture development for biometric collection and processing systems.
• Review and support DoDAF operational and system views to ensure integration of BAT‑A, NRTIO, and NXGBCC into a unified biometric capability.
• Integrate GOTS and COTS products into secure connected and disconnected operational environments.
• Support technical, requirements, design, and milestone reviews throughout the system lifecycle.
• Provide engineering analysis, schedules, and technical recommendations to support government program goals and milestones.
• Assess and support compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies, RMF requirements, and NIST standards.
• Support software integration and testing activities, including development and execution of test plans and scripts.
• Maintain system configuration control and ensure associated engineering documentation remains current and compliant.
• Support program reviews by providing system design updates, product improvement schedules, and engineering status reports.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support system integration, sustainment, and operational readiness activities.

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience in systems engineering.
• Experience supporting software integration or testing activities, including test plan and test script development.
• Understanding of ANSI/NIST ITL standards and DoD Electronic Biometric Transmission Specification (EBTS) requirements.
• Familiarity with biometric systems and biometric data processing environments.
• Knowledge of system-of-systems engineering principles and integration directorate processes.
• Experience with DevOps methodologies and CI/CD tools and practices.
• Experience supporting system architecture development, technical reviews, and engineering lifecycle activities.
• Familiarity with RMF, NIST cybersecurity standards, and secure systems engineering principles.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, critical thinking, and technical communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Army or DoD biometric modernization initiatives.
• Familiarity with disconnected, tactical, or expeditionary operating environments.
• Experience integrating biometric systems across enterprise or cloud-based architectures.
• Familiarity with DoDAF architecture development and model‑based systems engineering concepts.
• Experience supporting Agile development environments and automated testing frameworks.
• Prior experience supporting government engineering reviews, milestone reviews, or acquisition programs.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703‑416‑2000 or e‑mail [e-mail].

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.