Systems Engineer III

invictusic; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

invictusic seeks a Systems Engineer III in Alexandria, VA to lead requirements analysis, architecture development, and system integration across the full lifecycle. The role emphasizes secure design, DoD-grade documentation, and technical leadership with stakeholders and teams.

The candidate will design and implement modern infrastructure, including cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm), and automation pipelines (Terraform, Ansible,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in technical discipline (or equivalent with 4 years of experience)
• 6+ years of related systems engineering experience
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Experience with IaC (Terraform) and Config as Code (Ansible) CI/CD (GitLab CI)
• Containerization/orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm)
• Scripting/automation (Bash, PowerShell, Python)
• Secrets management and secure design
• Ability to work independently and lead technical efforts
• DoD 8570 IAT II and Microsoft Certified Professional (or equivalent)
• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis of user requirements, CONOPS, and system architectures to derive requirements and drive system design
• Provide technical leadership across the full SE lifecycle including architecture development and integration
• Develop and maintain system architecture documentation and plans (SEMPs, SOPs, security docs)
• Guide requirements development and trade studies to optimize system performance
• Direct system integration, interface definition, and end-to-end analysis
• Develop support for modern infrastructure: cloud, servers, containers, automation
• Develop scripts to automate operations and improve efficiency
• Ensure secure design and compliance alignment
• Communicate status and guidance to government stakeholders and leadership
• Mentor staff and promote best practices

Skills

Systems engineering

Cloud platforms

Scripting

Automation

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

GitLab CI

Kubernetes

Docker Swarm

Job description

Title: Systems Engineer III

Location: Alexandria, VA

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

Job Details

• Lead analysis of user requirements, CONOPS, and system architectures to develop requirements and drive system design, development, integration, and implementation
• Provide technical leadership across the full systems engineering lifecycle, including architecture development, system design, integration, testing, and operational transition
• Develop and maintain system architecture, engineering documentation, and plans (SEMPs, integration/test plans, SOPs, security documentation, and architecture diagrams)
• Guide requirements development, feasibility studies, and trade-off analyses to optimize system performance across the lifecycle
• Direct and support system integration, interface definition, and end-to-end analysis, including resolution of complex hardware/software issues and vendor coordination
• Develop and support modern infrastructure solutions, including:
  • Cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
  • Server deployment and domain management
  • Containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm)
  • Design and implement automation and DevOps solutions, including:
    • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) with modular design
    • Configuration as Code (Ansible)
    • CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI)
    • Secret management solutions
• Develop and utilize scripting solutions (Bash, PowerShell, Python) to automate operations and improve system efficiency
• Ensure secure system design and compliance alignment, including access control, authentication, and secure communications
• Communicate effectively with government stakeholders, program teams, and senior executives, providing technical guidance and status reporting
• Maintain technical integrity and quality of deliverables, while managing or supporting complex, high-risk programs
• Supervise and mentor technical staff, establishing best practices and state-of-the-art engineering approaches
• Stay current with emerging technologies and drive their evaluation and integration into enterprise environments

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in technical discipline; an additional 4 years of may be substituted in lieu of a degree
• Minimum six (6) years of directly related experience
• Demonstrated experience with:
  • Systems engineering lifecycle (requirements, design, integration, testing
  • Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and Configuration as Code (Ansible) CI/CD pipeline development (GitLab CI or similar)
  • Containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm)
  • Server deployment, domain management, and system integration
  • Scripting/automation (Bash, PowerShell, Python)
  • Secrets management and secure system design
  • Development of technical documentation, SOPs, and architecture diagrams
• Proven ability to work independently, lead technical efforts, and solve complex problems
• Must possess current DoD 8570 IAT II and Microsoft Certified Professional (or equivalent) certification
• Current active TS/SCI clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled