Systems Engineer, Principal - TS/SCI w/Poly

Parsons; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 134,000 - 241,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to support National Tactical Data Manager, the leading Over the Horizon targeting tool. You will help ensure secure, reliable systems and collaborate with defense partners, developers, and testers.

The role requires TS/SCI w/Poly, strong SE fundamentals, Linux, Windows, and cloud experience. Expect on-call rotations and extensive documentation in a mission-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Ten years of SA experience in large, complex programs.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field required; with 5 extra years if no degree.
• Strong grasp of SE principles, processes, and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and resolve complex server, application, and integration issues.
• Perform system hardening, patching, and security maintenance.
• Communicate with government representatives and leaders.
• Collaborate with developers and testers on system integration and validation.
• Ensure integrity and quality of work within the SE domain.
• Develop and maintain technical architectures and design docs.
• Gather user needs and translate into system requirements.
• Participate in weekly after-hours on-call rotation.

Skills

Systems engineering

Linux administration

Windows administration

Security+

Cloud AWS

Keycloak

LDAP

Geoserver

NIFI

TS/SCI w/Poly

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline

Tools

AWS

Job description

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Principal Systems Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to support National Tactical Data Manager the preeminent Over the Horizon - Targeting tool for all the Warfighting Services!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Analyze and resolve complex problems associated with server hardware, applications and software integration
• Perform system hardening, patching, and other activities necessary to maintain secure and reliable systems.
• Communicate effectively with program personnel, Government representatives, mission partners, and senior executives
• Collaborate with developers and testers to support software development, system integration, verification, and mission-effect validation.
• Ensure the technical integrity and quality of work products and deliverables within the assigned systems engineering area.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, system architectures, and system design documentation.
• Gather data pertaining to user needs and problems and use the information to identify, predict, interpret and evaluate system and network requirements.
• Participate in a weekly rotating after hours on-call team.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Minimum of ten (10) years' experience as an SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Bachelor's degree in technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• Strong knowledge of systems engineering principles, processes, and methodologies.
• Strong Linux systems administration and engineering experience. Working knowledge of Windows operating systems.
• CompTIA Security+ Certification, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• TS/SCI w/Poly is required

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience with cloud technologies, particularly Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to independently assess a project, identify an effective technical approach, and implement a solution.
• Experience with Keycloak, LDAP, Geoserver, and NIFI.
• Knowledge of tactical data links and related technologies, such as Link 16, IBS, and Cursor-on-Target (CoT).
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, mission-focused environment.
• Ability to support Information Assurance activities

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.

Salary Range: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

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