Systems Engineer II

Reflexive Concepts; Maryland; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Reflexive Concepts in Maryland seeks a Systems Engineer II to advance enterprise IT architectures across on‑prem and cloud. You will lead requirements derivation, design reviews, and program-level technical coordination, briefing executives and government stakeholders as needed.

The ideal candidate has deep systems engineering expertise, proven experience shaping CONOPS, SRS, SDDs, and SEMPs, and a track record delivering integrated, scalable solutions in complex environments.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in systems engineering and IT architecture.
• Proven track record designing architectures for on-prem and cloud environments.
• Experience briefing senior executives on complex problems and trade-offs.

Responsibilities

• Author, review, and maintain System Architecture and system design documentation.
• Derive formal, testable system requirements from user requirements and CONOPS.
• Architect and optimize hybrid environments (on-prem and off-prem).
• Lead integration, verification, and validation efforts with system engineering plans.
• Interface with senior executives and government/ TEMs on engineering considerations.
• Collaborate withProgram Managers and technical teams to align architecture with execution.
• Develop and defend technical documentation across TEMs and reviews.

Skills

Systems Engineering

IT Architecture

Executive briefing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Reflexive Concepts is seeking a skilled Systems Engineer II to join our team!

Analyzes user's requirements, concept of operations documents, and high-level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications. Analyzes system requirements and leads design and development activities. Guides users in formulating requirements, advises alternative approaches, and conducts feasibility studies. Provides technical leadership for the integration of requirements, design, and technology. Incorporates new plans, designs and systems into ongoing operations. Develops technical documentation. Develops system Architecture and system design documentation. Guides system development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans. Interacts with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues or conflicts. Ultimate responsibility for the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the Systems Engineering area of responsibility. Communicates with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives.

Qualifications

• Fourteen (14) years of experience supporting projects and programs similar in scope and complexity
• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or a related field

Duties and Responsibilities

• Enterprise Architecture Design: Author, review, and maintain repeatable, comprehensive System Architecture and system design documentation for IT environments.
• Requirements Engineering: Analyze user requirements, CONOPS, and high-level architectures/visions to derive formal, testable system requirements.
• Hybrid Environment Engineering: Architect and optimize complex infrastructures operating both on-premises (bare-metal/virtualized) and off-premises.
• Feasibility & Trade Studies: Guide users in formulating requirements, advise on alternative technical approaches, and conduct rigorous technical feasibility studies.
• Integration Leadership: Serve as the technical lead for the seamless integration of requirements, system design, and emerging technologies.
• Verification & Validation Oversight: Guide system development and implementation planning by authoring and executing system integration and test plans.
• Government & Executive Liaison: Interface directly with senior executives regarding complex Engineering considerations, technical roadblocks, or architectural conflicts.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Collaborate closely with Program Managers, Project Managers, and technical teams to align architectural vision with execution schedules.
• High-Level Documentation: Facilitate technical alignment by authoring, updating, and defending technical documentation in technical exchange meetings (TEMs).

Required

• Hands-on experience in Systems Engineering and IT Architecture.
• Proven track record of designing and managing technical architectures for both on-premises enterprise data centers and cloud environments.
• Demonstrated expert-level experience engineering complex Network infrastructure and End-User computing solutions at scale.
• Mastery in authoring formal Systems Engineering artifacts, including CONOPS, SRS, SDDs, SEMPs, and Test Plans.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with explicit experience briefing senior executives on complex problems and architectural trade-offs.

Desired

• INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) or Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP).
• AWS/Azure Certified Solutions Architect Professional.
• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE), CCNP, or CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional).