Systems Engineer I

invictusic; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Invictusic is seeking a Systems Engineer I to analyze requirements and support full lifecycle system design and integration in a high-assurance environment.

The role includes architecture contributions, test planning, and collaboration with government stakeholders to ensure quality deliverables. Candidates must hold a TS/SCI clearance and IAT Level II certification, with CI polygraph eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, or 4 years related substitute.
• Minimum two years of directly related technical experience.
• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification and Microsoft Certified Professional (or equivalent).
• Current active TS/SCI clearance, with ability to obtain/maintain CI polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements, CONOPS, and system architectures to develop requirements and support system design, development, integration, and implementation.
• Contribute to system architecture, engineering documentation, and planning (e.g., SEMP, integration and test plans).
• Support system integration, testing, interface definition, and end-to-end performance analysis.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders, program teams, and senior engineers to address technical challenges and ensure deliverables meet quality standards.
• Support lifecycle optimization and evaluation of emerging technologies.
• Perform day-to-day system administration and operations: certificate management, virtualization support, application installation, TCP/IP, ports, protocols, firewall management, OS administration.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (technical)

Tools

Virtualization environments

Enterprise systems

Job description

Title: Systems Engineer I

Location: Alexandria, VA or Colorado Springs, CO

Clearance: TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph

Job Duties:

• 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

Requirements:

• 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