Systems Engineer -Senior (contingent 045)

Mssi Inc; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mssi Inc is looking for a highly motivated Biometric Systems Integration Engineer to support the design, integration, and testing of biometric systems within a secure government environment. This role requires experience in systems engineering and software integration, along with strong analytical skills.

The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies. A Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and at least 7 years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with software integration and system testing, including system validation and verification.
• Familiarity with biometric systems and biometric data processing technologies.
• Experience supporting secure or regulated government environments.
• Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support end-to-end system architecture of biometric systems.
• Integrate GOTS and COTS products into operational environments.
• Develop, analyze, and maintain software integration and system test plans.
• Support CI/CD pipelines to improve deployment efficiency.
• Troubleshoot integration issues and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Software integration

System testing

Biometric technologies

Cybersecurity compliance

DevOps methodologies

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology

7 years’ experience in systems engineering

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Job Category: Operations

Requisition Number: SYSTE001882

• Full-Time

Locations

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Description

This is contingent upon award.

Seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Biometric Systems Integration Engineer to support the design, integration, testing, and sustainment of advanced biometric collection and processing systems within a secure government environment. The ideal candidate will possess experience in systems engineering, software integration, biometric technologies, cybersecurity compliance, and DevOps methodologies supporting mission‑critical operations.

This role requires strong analytical and technical skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams throughout the full system lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and/or support the end‑to‑end system architecture of biometric collection and processing systems, including:
  • Software
  • Networking
  • Human‑system interfaces
• Integrate Government Off‑the‑Shelf (GOTS) and Commercial Off‑the‑Shelf (COTS) products and tools into connected and disconnected operational environments while adhering to stringent security and customer requirements.
• Develop, analyze, execute, and maintain software integration and system test plans, procedures, and scripts.
• Participate in and lead technical reviews, requirements reviews, design reviews, and integration activities throughout the system lifecycle.
• Support system interoperability and integration efforts across multiple platforms and system‑of‑systems environments.
• Assess, engineer, and maintain compliance with Department of Warfare (DoW) cybersecurity policies, directives, and regulations, including:
  • NIST guidelines
  • Security accreditation requirements
• Ensure proper configuration management and configuration control of systems, baselines, and associated technical documentation.
• Support Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and DevOps processes to improve deployment efficiency and system reliability.
• Troubleshoot integration issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions in complex operational environments.

Required Qualifications

• Experience with software integration and system testing, including:
  • System validation and verification
• Understanding of:
  • ANSI/NIST ITL standards
  • DoD Electronic Biometric Transmission Specification (EBTS)
• Familiarity with biometric systems and biometric data processing technologies.
• Knowledge of system‑of‑systems engineering principles and integration directorate processes.
• Experience with DevOps methodologies and tools, including CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience supporting secure or regulated government environments.
• Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional technical teams.
• Adhere to the company AS9100 and QMS policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• 7 years’ experience in systems engineering.
• Secret security clearance is required.

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