Systems Engineer, Mid

Everwatch; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 113,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

EverWatch, a government solutions company, seeks a mid-level Systems Engineer in Annapolis Junction, MD to support national security missions. You will apply your technical skills to design and implement systems aligned with customer needs and mission goals.

The role offers exposure to Linux/Windows environments, COTS/GOTS software, and growth in AI, cloud, and cybersecurity while maintaining rigorous security posture.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer or Systems Administrator on contracts and programs of similar scope.
• Experience with Linux and Windows environments and COTS/GOTS software packages and libraries.
• Experience maintaining security posture, mitigating IAVAs, managing POAMs, and navigating SSP/STN compliance tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop systems for customer missions, translating real-world needs into technical specifications.
• Lead modernization and integration using tools like Ansible, AI, cloud, and cybersecurity capabilities.
• Collaborate with customers and teams to deliver customer-focused engineering solutions.

Skills

System Engineering

Agile

Cloud

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Job Title

Systems Engineer, Mid

Overview

EverWatch is a government solutions company providing advanced defense, intelligence, and deployed support to our country’s most critical missions. We are a full-service government solutions company. Harnessing the most advanced technology and solutions, we strengthen defenses and control environments to preserve continuity and ensure mission success.

EverWatch employees are focused on tackling the most difficult challenges of the US Government. We offer the best salaries and benefits packages in our industry - to identify and retain the top talent in support of our critical mission objectives.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

Responsibilities

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in our nation’s security? You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer focused engineering solution.

As a systems engineer on our team, you have the chance to shape the Intelligence Community by leading the advancement of our technological capabilities. Your customer will trust you to not only design and develop these systems, but also evolve them with advanced technology solutions. On our team, you’ll be able to broaden your skillset into areas like AI, cloud and cybersecurity. Grow your skills by merging current practices and next generation solutions to create the future of our nation’s security. Join our team and create the future of technology in the Intelligence Community.

You Have:

• 14+ year of experience as a Systems Engineer or Systems Administrator on contracts and programs of similiar scope
• Experience installing, configuring, and supporting a wide array of COTS/GOTS software, packages, and libraries in a mostly Linux environment with some Windows
• Experience with maintaining security posture for the SSP. This includes mitigating IAVAs, managing POAMs, and navigating customer STE/STN compliance tools
• Experience managing virtualized environments using VMware ESXi and oversee the configuration of various storage components
• Experience with hands-on management of Cisco Nexus switches and Cisco Firepower firewalls, including VPN configuration and enclave isolation
• Experience with modernizing operations by primarily using Ansible for configuration management and deployment
• Experience performing the sanitization of hardware, firmware, and software removed from the environment in strict accordance with customer policies
• Experience with issue resolution through hands-on troubleshooting, and discrepancy tracking, using Jira and Confluence
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline or 18 years of experience in lieu of a degree

Nice if You Have:

• Experience with automation tools and scripting languages including Python
• Knowledge of customer SSP accreditation processes and the lifecycle of security
• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Compensation at EverWatch is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $81.74 to $96.16 per hour. The estimate displayed represents the typical compensation range for this position and is just one component of EverWatch’s total compensation package for employees

Job Locations

US-MD-Annapolis Junction

Skills

System Engineering, Agile, Cloud