Systems Engineer 3 (IDN - 189)

SageCor Solutions; Maryland; On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

SageCor Solutions, based in Maryland, seeks a Senior Systems Engineer with an active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph to lead lifecycle engineering for high-performance computing and data analytics programs in the Washington DC area.

The role requires 20 years of SE experience, proficient requirements elicitation, system integration, risk management, and governance, plus hands-on Jira Service Desk and cross-team collaboration to ensure mission objectives are met.

Qualifications

• Twenty (20) years of Systems Engineering experience in programs of similar scope and complexity is required.
• Bachelor's degree required; five years may substitute for degree.
• Strong ability to lead SE efforts and document requirements and designs.

Skills

Linux CLI

Requirements gathering & validation

System integration planning

Risk management & mitigation

Configuration management & governance

Stakeholder collaboration

System lifecycle planning

Technical documentation

Cross-team coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, or related discipline

Tools

Jira Service Desk

Git

Job description

Serving Maryland and the Greater Washington D.C. area, SageCor Solutions (SageCor) is a growing company bringing complete engineering services and true full lifecycle System Engineering services to areas requiring (or desiring) nationally-recognized expertise in high performance computing, large data analytics and cutting edge information technologies.

Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph required.

Required Experience:

Twenty (20) years' experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. Demonstrated experience in planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts is required. Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Position Required Skills:

• - Demonstrated proficiency navigating Linux systems using the Linux CLI
• - Experience eliciting, analyzing, validating, and documenting technical and functional requirements to ensure solutions meet stakeholder needs and align with mission objectives
• - Experience developing detailed integration strategies, coordinating cross team dependencies, and overseeing system integration activities to ensure seamless interoperability across components
• - Experience at identifying potential risks, evaluating impacts, creating mitigation plans, and tracking issues through resolution to maintain system stability
• - Proficient in maintaining disciplined configuration baselines, documenting changes, enforcing version control processes, and ensuring all modifications follow established governance procedures
• - Strong ability to collaborate with diverse technical and non‑technical stakeholders, facilitating clear communication, alignment, and timely decision‑making throughout the project lifecycle
• - Experienced in defining system lifecycle strategies, including development, deployment, maintenance, enhancement, and decommissioning phases to support long term program sustainability
• - Produces clear, comprehensive, and well‑structured technical documentation, including diagrams, procedures, how‑to guides, and reports that support engineering, operations, and compliance needs
• - Hands‑on expertise designing, configuring, and maintaining Jira Service Desk projects, workflows, automation, permissions, and custom fields to optimize service delivery and operational efficiency
• - Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail

Position Desired Skills:

• - Experience with Git Source Control System
• Security+ Preferred

Consistent with federal and state law where SageCor conducts business, SageCor Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other protected class.