Systems Engineer III

ARSIEM Corporation; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ARSIEM Corporation is seeking a Cyber Technology Researcher to track, advise, and manage individual cases through their lifecycle from submission to capability delivery. The role requires documenting technical requirements, developing action plans, and overseeing implementation aligned to those requirements.

The position supports a government client in Arlington, VA, and requires a strong background in federal cybersecurity operations, DevOps practices, and incident response.

Qualifications

• BS in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, or related degree (or HS Diploma with 7–9 years of directly relevant experience).
• 5+ years of direct relevant experience in IT cyber operations, systems integration or related fields.
• Strong understanding of federal cybersecurity operations and mission environments.
• Experience managing technology pilots and production transitions.
• Knowledge of change management and configuration control processes.
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, and integration automation practices.
• Strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to assess and mitigate operational risks.
• Experience with incident response and mission-critical system operations.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducting capability-based research into commercial and non-commercial technology solutions that address customer identified technology needs.
• Evaluating technology solutions against identified functional and technical customer requirements. Evaluations may include hands-on capability testing of trial licenses and open-source capabilities.
• Remaining up-to-date on emerging market technologies and products that relate to capabilities that may impact customer operations and analysis.
• Collaborating with knowledge management personnel to maintain an inventory of customer-procured technologies, tools, and data holdings relevant to mission needs.
• Meeting with and engaging customer request submitters to clarify requirements, discuss potential solutions, and ensure alignment between technology recommendations and customer mission needs.

Skills

Federal cybersecurity operations

DevOps / CI-CD

Incident response

Stakeholder management

Documentation skills

Operations risk assessment

System integration

Communication

Project coordination

Education

BS Systems Engineering / CS / Cyber Security / Computer Engineering (or related)

HS Diploma with 7–9 years relevant experience

Job description

About ARSIEM Corporation

At ARSIEM Corporation we are committed to fostering a proven and trusted partnership with our government clients. We provide support to multiple agencies across the United States Government. ARSIEM has an experienced workforce of qualified professionals committed to providing the best possible support.

As demand increases, ARSIEM continues to provide reliable and cutting‑edge technical solutions at the best value to our clients. That means a career packed with opportunities to grow and the ability to have an impact on every client you work with.

ARSIEM is looking for a Cyber Technology Researcher to concurrently track, advise, and manage individual cases through their lifecycle from initial submission to capability delivery and feedback. The researcher will adhere to established procedures to document technical requirements, develop potential courses of action, and oversee the implementation of capabilities aligned to those requirements.

This position will support one of our Government clients in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

• Conducting capability-based research into commercial and non-commercial technology solutions that address customer identified technology needs.
• Evaluating technology solutions against identified functional and technical customer requirements. Evaluations may include hands‑on capability testing of trial licenses and open‑source capabilities.
• Remaining up-to-date on emerging market technologies and products that relate to capabilities that may impact customer operations and analysis.
• Collaborating with knowledge management personnel to maintain an inventory of customer‑procured technologies, tools, and data holdings relevant to mission needs.
• Meeting with and engaging customer request submitters to clarify requirements, discuss potential solutions, and ensure alignment between technology recommendations and customer mission needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, or related degree; or HS Diploma & 7-9 years of directly relevant experience.
• 5+ years of direct relevant experience in IT cyber operations, systems integration or related fields
• Strong understanding of federal cybersecurity operations and mission environments
• Experience managing technology pilots and production transitions
• Knowledge of change management and configuration control processes
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, and integration automation practices
• Strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to assess and mitigate operational risks
• Experience with incident response and mission‑critical system operations
• Excellent communication and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• ITIL, PMP, or similar operations/project management certification
• Experience with CISA programs or similar federal cybersecurity operations
• Background in cybersecurity tool integration and automation
• Experience managing integrations in federated multi‑stakeholder environments
• Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture implementation
• Experience with cloud operations and hybrid environment management
• Familiarity with malware analysis tools and cybersecurity platforms
• DoD 8140 IAT Level II

Clearance Requirement

This position requires an Active Secret clearance, TS/SCI preferred, and the ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability.

ARSIEM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affinitive Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.