Systems Engineer I

Invictus International Consulting, LLC; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a Systems Engineer I located in Alexandria, VA or Colorado Springs, CO. This role involves analyzing user requirements, supporting system integration, and performing system administration tasks. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, a minimum of two years of related experience, and must hold a current TS/SCI clearance with the ability to maintain a CI polygraph. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a technical discipline.
• Minimum of two years of related technical experience.
• Current active TS/SCI clearance with ability to maintain CI polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements and system architectures.
• Contribute to system engineering documentation and planning.
• Support system integration, testing, and performance analysis.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure quality deliverables.
• Perform day-to-day system administration and operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Systems engineering processes

Networking fundamentals

Documentation development

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

TCP/IP

Firewalls

Virtualization environments

Microsoft Certified Professional

Job description

Overview

Title: Systems Engineer I
Location: Alexandria, VA or Colorado Springs, CO
Clearance: TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements, CONOPS, and system architectures to develop requirements and support system design, development, integration, and implementation across the lifecycle
• Contribute to system architecture, engineering documentation, and planning (e.g., SEMP, integration and test plans), including feasibility studies and trade analyses
• Support system integration, testing, interface definition, and end-to-end performance analysis, including identification and resolution of hardware/software issues
• Collaborate with government stakeholders, program teams, and senior engineers to address technical challenges and ensure quality, accuracy, and integrity of deliverables
• Support system lifecycle optimization and continuous improvement, including evaluation and integration of emerging technologies
• Perform day-to-day system administration and operations, including:
  • Certificate management and secure communications
  • Virtualization support and environment maintenance
  • Application installation and configuration
  • TCP/IP, ports, protocols, and firewall management
  • Operating system administration and system troubleshooting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in a technical discipline; an additional 4 years of may be substituted in lieu of a degree
• Minimum two (2) years of directly related technical experience
• Experience with:
  • Systems engineering lifecycle processes (requirements, design, integration, testing)
  • System administration and networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, ports, protocols, firewalls)
  • Developing system documentation and engineering artifacts
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
• Familiarity with virtualized environments and enterprise systems and exposure to complex, high-reliability systems or secure environments preferred
• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification and Microsoft Certified Professional (or equivalent)
• Current active TS/SCI clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled