Systems Engineer II

Invictus International Consulting, LLC.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Invictus, a Red River company, is seeking a Systems Engineer II in Colorado Springs, CO to analyze user requirements, develop system requirements, and support design, development, integration, and implementation activities.

You will lead architecture efforts, create engineering documentation, and work with government stakeholders to ensure technical integrity and compliance. A TS/SCI clearance with CI poly is required, and scripting in Bash/PowerShell/Python is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in a technical discipline; an additional 4 years may substitute for the degree.
• Minimum four years of directly related technical experience.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification and Microsoft Certified Professional (or equivalent).
• Experience with system engineering lifecycle, Linux/RHEL and Windows, scripting, networking, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements, CONOPS, and system architectures to develop system requirements and support design, development, integration, and implementation activities.
• Lead system architecture, engineering documentation, and planning, including SEMP development and integration/test plans.
• Provide technical support for requirements analysis, feasibility studies, and lifecycle optimization.
• Support system integration, testing, interface definition, and end-to-end analysis; resolve hardware/software issues and vendor escalation.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders and senior leadership, delivering clear technical communication at the executive level.
• Develop automation/scripts (Bash/PowerShell/Python) to improve system efficiency.
• Aggregate and analyze system data to support decision making, performance monitoring, and reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Bash

PowerShell

Python

Job description

Title: Systems Engineer II

Location: Colorado Springs, CO

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

Description:

Invictus, a Red River company, delivers technology and services supporting government and national security missions. We combine cleared mission expertise with enterprise engineering, technology partnerships and large-program execution in support of advanced modernization, cybersecurity, intelligence and systems integration. Our teams support complex operational environments across the U.S. and around the world, helping customers strengthen resilience, accelerate mission outcomes and deploy capabilities that meet demanding mission requirements. Learn more at www.InvictusIC.com.

Job Duties:

• Analyze user requirements, CONOPS, and system architectures to develop system requirements and support design, development, integration, and implementation activities
• Lead and contribute to system architecture, engineering documentation, and planning, including SEMP development, integration/test plans, and technical documentation (SOPs, runbooks, playbooks, and security documentation)
• Provide technical support for requirements analysis, feasibility studies, trade studies, and lifecycle optimization
• Support and guide system integration, testing, interface definition, and end-to-end system analysis, including resolution of hardware/software issues and vendor escalation
• Collaborate with government stakeholders, program teams, and senior leadership, delivering clear technical communication, including at the executive level
• Ensure technical integrity, compliance alignment, and quality of deliverables across assigned systems and areas of responsibility
• Support system administration and operational activities, including:
  • Patch management and environment maintenance
  • Certificate management and secure communications
  • User roles, permissions, and authentication structures
  • TCP/IP configuration, ports/protocols, and firewall management
  • Application installation and system configuration
  • Administration of RHEL and Windows environments
  • Troubleshooting and issue resolution
• Develop and utilize automation and scripting solutions (Bash, PowerShell, Python) to improve system efficiency and operations
• Aggregate and analyze system data to support decision‑making, performance monitoring, and reporting
• Stay current with emerging technologies and support their evaluation and integration into operational environments

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 four (4) years of directly related technical experience

• Experience with:
• Systems engineering lifecycle processes (requirements, design, integration, testing)
• System administration and enterprise environments (Linux/RHEL and Windows)
• Scripting/automation (Bash, PowerShell, Python)
• Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, ports, protocols, firewalls)
• Documentation development (SOPs, runbooks, playbooks, security documentation)
• Understanding of access control models, authentication, and basic compliance requirements
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills, with ability to work independently and support complex programs
• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification and Microsoft Certified Professional (or equivalent)
• Experience with Agile or DevOps environments
• Current active TS/SCI clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled