Systems Engineer 3

DCCA; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plans

Paid disability

Life insurance

Paid leave

Education assistance

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

DCCA is seeking a Systems Engineer 3 in Maryland with an active TS/SCI w/ Poly clearance. The role covers the full system engineering lifecycle from concept to sustainment and requires SA and GOTS product experience. Strong Linux and scripting skills are essential.

We offer competitive compensation with a salary range of 100,000–140,000 USD, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth. Join a veteran-owned team that values integrity and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with 6 years experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering or related field with 4 years experience.
• PhD in Engineering or related field with 2 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide system engineering lifecycle support from concept to sustainment.
• Produce documentation and drawing packages as required.
• Demonstrate SA and GOTS product experience.
• Collaborate with a small, mission-focused team and cross-functional partners.
• Embrace learning and adapting in a dynamic environment.

Skills

SA experience

Linux experience

Testing & Troubleshooting

GOTS Software experience

Scripting (bash/python)

Education

Bachelor's degree +6 years eng exp

High School Diploma +10 years exp

Master's degree +4 years exp

PhD +2 years exp

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

SALT

Helm

YAML

FreeIPA/AD

Shell scripting

Job description

DCCA is a veteran-owned IT business specializing in providing innovative solutions to a variety of government agencies and commercial enterprises since 1982. DCCA is proud to offer career growth opportunities and a competitive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website at: www.dcca.com

Systems Engineer 3

Candidate must have an active TS/SCI w/ Poly

For over 40 years, DCCA has provided a broad range of IT services to government agencies and commercial enterprises, helping them to feel confident in their IT infrastructure. With DCCA, these organizations can be confident in the flexibility and skill of their IT partners, allowing them to upgrade their technology quickly and efficiently. Better yet, thanks to DCCA's successful track record, clients can rest assured knowing DCCA can tackle any problem with ease, allowing them to focus on the work that matters.

Internally, DCCA prides itself on a culture built on integrity and inclusivity, allowing its employees to build lasting skills and relationships. As a veteran owned business, DCCA knows the importance of recruiting employees with a wide range of backgrounds, allowing for every problem to be approached by a diverse array of perspectives. Join us and be part of a team that has a people first mentality and a dedication to excellence.

Key Tasks:

We are seeking a System Engineer who has experience working all phases of the system engineering lifecycle from concept to sustainment. This includes the ability to produce documentation and drawing packages as required. The candidate must also have SA and GOTS product experience. Candidate must be willing to learn and be prepared to work with a small, mission focused team that frequently interacts with other teams, users, and customers.

Required Skills:

• Strong SA experience
• Strong Linux (RedHat/CentOS/Rocky) experience: Installation, Configuration. Management, Authentication/Authorization (FreeIPA/Active Directory)
• Strong Testing and Troubleshooting Skills
• Strong GOTS Software experience: Installation and maintenance
• Ability to create, read and modify scripts (bash/python)

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with Shared Storage Solutions
• Virtualization and Containerization experience (Docker/Kubernetes)
• Data Flow Experience
• Familiarity with Ansible and SALT
• Familiarity with Helm Charts and YAML Files
• DevOps Experience

Required Education / Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus six (6) years of general system engineering experience.
• High School Diploma or GED plus ten (10) years of general system engineering experience.
• Master's degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus four (4) years of systems engineering experience.
• PhD in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus two (2) years of systems engineering experience.

The proposed salary range for this position in Maryland is 100,000 - 140000. The final salary will be determined based on various factors. Our comprehensive benefits include healthcare, retirement plans, paid disability, and life insurance programs, employee assistance programs, paid and unpaid leave programs, education assistance, and wellness initiatives.

At DCCA, we believe the key to providing our clients with unrivaled services starts with retaining top talent, something we're able to do through our consistent commitment to building culture and comprehensive benefits.

Competitive Compensation: While salary at DCCA is determined by various factors, we are committed to making sure our salaries reflect the skill and expertise of our employees. In addition, each year we perform an annual salary review ensuring pay is equitable across both the company and industry at large.

Growth Opportunities: DCCA makes it a priority to help you grow and support your career advancement. From upskilling programs to recertification support, to professional development opportunities, we're here to help you grow your career and create lasting relationships.

Emphasis on Inclusivity: DCCA's culture emphasizes respect, equity, and opportunity and is supported by an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection.

Empowering Health: DCCA's benefits which encompass healthcare, paid time off, and flexible 401(k) options encourage you to live a healthy and fulfilling life, both in and outside of work. Learn more about our total benefits package on our Benefits page.

Mission Focused Work: From the defense industry to health IT management, DCCA allows you to work on innovative projects whose outcomes improve people's lives and solve today's IT problems.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets