Systems Engineer 6 with Security Clearance

DCCA; Maryland; On-site; USD 240,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plan

Paid disability and life insurance

Education assistance

Wellness initiatives

Paid/unpaid leave

Job summary

DCCA is seeking a Systems Engineer at a senior level for a Maryland-based program requiring active TS/SCI with poly. You will guide software releases, architect systems, and ensure CI/CD pipelines support rapid, secure delivery.

The role emphasizes collaboration across cross-functional teams, alignment with program objectives, and participation in SAFe ceremonies. Competitive salary and robust benefits accompany this high-profile mission.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with poly clearance required.
• Extensive experience in systems/software engineering for government programs.
• Strong ability to communicate objectives and roadmaps to cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor software release and test schedules across multiple systems.
• Create strategy and roadmaps for capability releases and plan work packages for a 20-person team.
• Explain program objectives to team members and participate in SAFe events.

Skills

TS/SCI with poly

Systems engineering

Software architecture

CI/CD

Release management

RESTful APIs

Version control

Team collaboration

Tools

Git

GitLab

Jira

Confluence

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 6 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. DCCA is the prime contractor for this Government program that delivers important technical solutions and products using emerging technologies for processing significantly large amounts of data. Program technical areas include commercial cloud technologies, high performance computing, and enterprise architecture. The program is tactically important to the National Security of the United States and the work on these missions are frequently recognized for their results. Our teams are always looking for the best talent who want to contribute to support our customer's unique and mission-critical work. This is a growing, high-profile program. TS/SCI with poly required. Responsibilities:

• Must develop and monitor software release and test schedule across many different systems and instances.
• Must develop strategy and roadmap toward capability releases and develop discreet work packages for assignment and completion by a 20-person product team.
• Must understand the program's objectives and communicate objectives to team members.
• Present/participate product progress at SAFe events such as program increment planning, sprint reviews, and program management reviews.
• Maintain continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines to streamline the software development lifecycle.
• Plans, defines, and creates detailed designs for products to ensure they meet functional and non-functional requirements.
• Collaborates with PAs to analyze technical trade-offs.
• Manage and control changes to software, hardware, and documentation. This includes sustaining version control, overseeing baselines, and ensuring traceability.
• Evaluate and document strategies for determining, assigning, and using entity interfaces, names, and numbers Applicant should have working knowledge and experiences in the following areas:
• Integration frameworks
• Continuous Improvement (CI)/Continuous Development Concepts
• Systems Engineering, software engineering, build systems
• Automated system test frameworks (ASTF)
• Naming and versioning conventions
• Hardware design; hardware evaluation
• Networking and infrastructure-network services
• System administration
• API validation, connectivity validation
• REST-ful protocols and APIs, such as Redfish DMTF
• Software design patterns and pattern recognition
• Baseline configuration management
• Software development processes
• Continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD)
• Release management
• Version-control systems, such as Git and GitLab
• Ticketing systems, such as Atlassian Jira
• Knowledge management and collaboration tools, such as Atlassian Confluence and other Atlassian tools, Microsoft SharePoint
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong technical background with expertise in software architecture and design patterns The proposed salary range for this position in Maryland is 240,000 to 275,000. Final salary will be determined based on various factors. Our comprehensive benefit offerings include healthcare, retirement plan, paid disability and life insurance programs, employee assistance program, 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