Systems Engineer I

invictusic; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

invictusic is seeking a Systems Engineer I in Colorado Springs, CO to analyze user requirements and system architectures, supporting lifecycle development from design to implementation. You will contribute to architecture, documentation, and planning while engaging with government stakeholders and senior engineers to address technical challenges.

The role involves hands-on system administration, virtualization, and network security tasks, as well as evaluating emerging technologies for lifecycle

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (or 4 years of related experience in lieu of degree).
• Minimum two years of directly related technical experience.
• Experience with systems engineering lifecycle processes, system administration and networking fundamentals, plus developing engineering artifacts.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements and architectures to develop requirements and support system design across the lifecycle.
• Contribute to system architecture, engineering documentation, and planning (e.g., SEMP, test plans).
• Support system integration, testing, interface definition, and performance analysis; resolve hardware/software issues.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders, program teams, and senior engineers to ensure quality and integrity of deliverables.
• Support lifecycle optimization and evaluation of emerging technologies.
• Perform day-to-day system administration and operations: certificate management, virtualization, application installation/configuration, TCP/IP and firewall mgmt, OS administration and troubleshooting.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

DoD 8570 IAT Level II

Microsoft Certified Professional

Job description

Title: Systems Engineer I

Location: 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