Systems Engineer

Xm Start; Washington; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

XMSTART Inc. is seeking experienced Systems Engineers for 100% onsite roles in Chantilly, VA or Washington, DC. Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI with Polygraph and have a Bachelor's degree preferred.

You'll analyze user needs, design architectures, implement, test, document, and maintain complex systems, collaborating with developers, network engineers, and project managers, while ensuring security and compliance.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Experience with IC analytic tools and SDLC.
• Knowledge of programming languages and scripting.
• Proficiency in Windows/Linux and network protocols.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user needs and system requirements.
• Develop system architectures and specifications.
• Integrate hardware and software components to create functional systems.
• Install, configure, and test system components.
• Develop and maintain documentation such as technical specs and user manuals.
• Ensure compatibility and interoperability of systems.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Implement updates, patches, and upgrades as needed.
• Optimize system processes to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Work with cross-functional teams and communicate with non-technical stakeholders.
• Provide training and support to end-users.
• Ensure systems comply with standards and policies; implement security measures.

Skills

IC analytic tools

SDLC

Systems integration

Programming: Python & Java

Windows & Linux + networks

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

XMSTART is always looking to add experienced and strategic full-time Systems Engineers to our team, in Chantilly, VA or Washington, DC. These positions are 100% onsite.

Requirements

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Qualifications:

• Technical experience with Intelligence Community (IC) analytic tools
• Familiarity with system development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Experience with systems integration and configuration
• Knowledge of programming languages (e.g., Python, Java) and scripting
• Proficiency in operating systems (e.g., Windows, Linux) and network protocols

Responsibilities:

System Design and Development

• Analyze user needs and system requirements
• Develop system architectures and specifications
• Integrate hardware and software components to create functional systems

System Implementation

• Install, configure, and test system components
• Develop and maintain documentation, such as technical specifications and user manuals
• Ensure compatibility and interoperability of systems

System Maintenance and Optimization

• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues
• Implement updates, patches, and upgrades as needed
• Optimize system processes to improve efficiency and reliability

Collaboration and Communication

• Work with cross-functional teams, including developers, network engineers, and project managers
• Communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Provide training and support to end-users

Compliance and Security

• Ensure systems comply with industry standards and organizational policies
• Implement security measures to protect system integrity and data

XMSTART Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer