Systems Engineer Columbia, Maryland Clearance TS/SCI Full Scope Poly

The Josef Group; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions firm seeks a Systems Engineer in Annapolis Junction, MD, to join their engineering team. You will be pivotal in managing complex systems from design to deployment and driving the mission forward. Candidates should have over 3 years of systems engineering experience, excellent organizational and communication skills, and familiarity with IT system design. This role contributes significantly to high-priority projects within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a systems engineering role.
• Knowledge of the full development lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to manage technical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and integration of enterprise-level systems.
• Maintain project documentation including specifications and test plans.
• Support infrastructure management and automation.

Skills

Systems engineering principles

Network profiling and security principles

Organizational skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Tools

Docker

Lambda

Job description

Overview

Systems Engineer
TS/SCI and Full Scope Poly is required
$160,000 to $175,000
Annapolis Junction, MD

We are seeking an energetic and organized System Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. In this role, you will be actively involved in the entire lifecycle of complex systems, from initial design and integration to deployment and maintenance. You will be a key figure in helping to drive our mission forward by ensuring our technical architecture is robust and aligned with program goals. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a talented team, interface with stakeholders, and make a significant impact on high-priority projects. Your technical skills and collaborative spirit will be critical in helping to solve complex challenges.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the architectural design and integration of complex, enterprise-level systems.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including system specifications, design documents, and test plans.
• Utilize strong organizational skills to track and manage technical tasks and milestones.
• Support the implementation of strategic plans for infrastructure management and automation.
• Act as a technical point of contact, collaborating between the engineering team and program management.

Skills Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a systems engineering role.
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles, standards, and the full development lifecycle.
• Experience with network profiling, fingerprinting, and security principles.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and organize technical tasks and priorities.
• Experience contributing to the design or architecture of IT systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working within a collaborative team environment.

Nice to Haves

• Previous leadership experience.
• Experience with web hosting/monitoring.
• Familiarity with serverless architectures (e.g., Lambda) and/or containerization (e.g., Docker).
• Background or familiarity with mobile technology systems and infrastructure.
• Experience working within an Agile or a DevOps environment.
• Relevant professional certifications.