Systems Engineer (Clearance Required)

Whiteboard Federal; Reston, Herndon (VA, IL, VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal services company in Reston, Virginia is seeking a Systems Engineer to provide mission-critical support. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and integrate complex systems with a focus on security and accessibility. Responsibilities include applications systems analysis, software implementation, and requirement capturing. The role requires a relevant degree and experience with various programming languages and tools such as AWS, Confluence, and Jira.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Professional experience in a technical field.
• Experience with Systems Engineering Lifecycle processes.

Responsibilities

• Understand applications systems analysis and programming activities.
• Design, develop, and implement software systems.
• Plan systems in accordance with security principles.

Skills

Applications systems analysis

Software development

Systems planning

Security principles

Current programming languages

Requirement capturing

Technical communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor or Master's Degree

Tools

AWS

Confluence

Jira

Job description

Whiteboard Federal is seeking a Systems Engineer to provide mission‑critical support to our customers. The ideal candidate has the business knowledge and technical expertise to implement strategies, evaluate products, and build upon an infrastructure that supports the changing needs of our customers. In this role, the systems engineer will design, develop, and integrate complex work systems for every stage of a lifecycle. The ideal candidate will be able to reliably deliver mission‑critical infrastructure with an eye toward accessibility, optimization, and security.

Primary Responsibilities

• Have a strong understanding of all phases of applications systems analysis and programming activities.
• Experience in designing, developing and implementing software systems, applications, and related products.
• Proven experience with systems planning, security principles, and general software management best practices.
• Working technical knowledge of current networks, software protocols, Internet standards.
• Working technical knowledge of current programming languages.
• Ability to capture requirements at both the management and technical level and break those requirements down into measurable/testable user stories.

Basic Qualifications

• A Bachelor or Master's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrate professional experience in a technical field.
• Experience with Systems Engineering Lifecycle processes and practices.
• Hands on experience with some coding/scripting languages.

Desired Skills

• Experience working within a cloud environment, AWS preferred.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user‑friendly language.
• Highly self‑motivated with keen attention to detail.
• Proven analytical and creative problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience with different software development methodologies such as Agile, Kanban and Rapid Prototyping.
• Experience with collaboration and tracking tools such as Confluence and Jira.
• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high‑pressure environment.

Clearance (Required)

• TS/SCI+

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Whiteboard Federal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition, Whiteboard is an affirmative action employer for veterans and individuals with disabilities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, lactation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.