Systems Engineer (TS/SCI w/Poly)

Parsons; Maryland; On-site; USD 112,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer to join our Federal Solutions team. You will help design and implement next‑generation IT tools, systems, and capabilities to strengthen cyber operations and support government missions.

You will coordinate with government customers, analysts, and developers to ensure technical integrity, deliver architecture and design documentation, and present complex topics to executives and decision makers.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI w/Poly required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering or related discipline with 8 years of systems engineering experience (4 years may be substituted).
• Active DoD 8570 IASAE Level II Certification or higher (e.g., CISSP, CASP+CE, CSSLP).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, develop, and deliver input to the systems engineering process.
• Develop system architecture, designs, and technical documentation.
• Interact with Government on SE considerations and issues.
• Oversee technical integrity of SE deliverables.
• Deliver briefings to Government and senior executives.
• Guide system development and test planning.
• Analyze complex information and resolve problems.
• Provide engineering guidance to staff and partners.
• Design and deliver engineering solutions.

Skills

Systems engineering

Technical guidance

Briefings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related discipline

Tools

IASAE Level II Certification

DODAF awareness

Job description

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Systems Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to engineer projects that will develop and implement next-generation IT tools, systems, and capabilities to help revolution the cyber battlefield and ensure the superiority of our cyber forces over our adversaries. You'll coordinate with external entities, work with our administrators and engineers to ensure ample support, work with developers to build and modify the required software, support testers to ensure the mission effect is achieved.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Evaluate, develop, and deliver technical input to the systems engineering process
• Develop technical documentation, system architecture, and system design documentation
• Interact with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues, or conflicts
• Oversee the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the Systems Engineering area of responsibility
• Communicate with other program personnel, Government overseers, and senior executives
• Guide system development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans
• Analyze complex information and independently takes appropriate actions to resolve problems
• Provide engineering guidance to technical staff and establishes effective working relationships with other Government agencies and mission partners
• Deliver briefings on complex topics to groups, which may include high-level decision makers
• Work complex research projects as senior contributors and as part of an integrated research team
• Design and deliver solutions

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI w/Poly
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in System Engineering or related discipline and 8 years of systems engineering experience. 4 additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Active DoD 8570 IASAE Level II Certification or higher. Ex: CISSP, CASP+CE, CSSLP

Preferred / Desired Skills :

• Master's degree and 3+ years of experience
• Exposure to Cloud/AWS
• A problem solver who can get in, be given a project, and use engineering skills to determine a solution
• Knowledge of DoD Architecture Framework (DODAF)
• Able to build systems from the ground up - network architecture/systems engineering

Security Clearance Requirement:

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

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

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.

We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars!

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