Systems Engineer III

Invictus International; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Invictus International seeks a Systems Engineer III to lead requirements analysis, architecture development, and integration across the full SE lifecycle in a TS/SCI environment. You will drive cloud infrastructure, automation, and secure design while coordinating with government stakeholders and senior leadership.

The role requires strong scripting, DevOps, and vendor coordination skills, plus the ability to mentor staff and maintain technical quality on high-risk programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline; additional 4 years may substitute for a degree.
• Minimum six (6) years of directly related experience in systems engineering.
• Experience with systems engineering lifecycle (requirements, design, integration, testing).
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
• Configuration as Code (Ansible); CI/CD pipeline development (GitLab CI).
• Containerization/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.
• Current TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain/maintain CI polygraph.
• Must possess DoD 8570 IAT II and Microsoft Certified Professional (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis of user requirements, CONOPS and architectures to drive design and implementation.
• Provide technical leadership across full SE lifecycle including architecture, design, integration and testing.
• Develop and maintain system architecture, engineering documentation and plans (SEMPs, SOPs).
• Guide requirements development and trade studies to optimize performance.
• Direct and support system integration and vendor coordination.
• Develop and support modern infrastructure solutions, including cloud environments and server management.
• Design and implement automation and DevOps solutions (Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD).
• Develop scripting solutions (Bash, PowerShell, Python) to automate operations.
• Ensure secure system design and compliance with access control and communications security.
• Communicate with government stakeholders and executives, providing status and guidance.
• Maintain technical integrity and quality of deliverables on high-risk programs.
• Supervise and mentor technical staff and establish best practices.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and evaluate integration into enterprise environments.

Skills

Leadership

Systems engineering lifecycle

Cloud platforms

Scripting/automation

Security design

Technical documentation

DevOps practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

DoD 8570 IAT II certification

Microsoft Certified Professional

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

GitLab CI

Kubernetes

Docker Swarm

Bash

PowerShell

Python

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Overview

Title: Systems Engineer III

Location: Colorado Springs, CO

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in a technical discipline; an additional 4 years 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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled