Systems Integration Engineer

General Dynamics - IT; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Health & Wellness

Career Growth

Professional Development

Innovative Tech

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT is seeking a Senior Systems Integration Engineer to manage complex data flows across devices and platforms. You will leverage Apache NiFi, Python, and Grafana to meet data requirements, monitor system health, and ensure secure data movement.

You will collaborate with engineering teams, document data flow architectures in Visio, and support cross-domain transfer initiatives while aligning with DoD security requirements.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; 6 years of relevant experience (or 10 with substitution).
• Proficiency with Linux command-line operations.
• Experience in at least one programming language; Python preferred.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Must meet DoD 8570 requirements (IAT Level 2) by security indoctrination.
• Demonstrated capability in producing technical documentation and presenting change requests to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain intricate data flows from numerous sources using Apache NiFi.
• Create innovative solutions for complex data manipulation challenges with Python.
• Utilize Apache NiFi and Python to retrieve, transform, and route data originating from remote APIs.
• Modernize legacy Java implementations by converting them into comprehensive Python-based solutions.
• Build Grafana dashboards to display data flow performance metrics and infrastructure status.
• Participate in weekly engineering review board meetings, providing technical insight on internal and customer-driven change requests.
• Assess existing data flows for inefficiencies and implement optimized improvements.
• Design secure cross-domain transfer mechanisms supporting networks with differing security levels.
• Document new and existing data flows using Microsoft Visio.
• Evaluate change request documentation for technical precision and completeness.

Skills

Linux command-line

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Independent work

Security clearance awareness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Six years of relevant experience (or four additional years substituted for degree)

Tools

Apache NiFi

Grafana

Microsoft Visio

Python

Job description

Senior Systems Integration Engineer

The Senior Systems Integration Engineer will manage and engineer complex data flows across a diverse ecosystem of devices and platforms. This role leverages Apache NiFi, Python, and modern visualization tools to meet customer data requirements, monitor system health, and ensure seamless data movement across networks. The ideal candidate will thrive in technical problem‑solving, collaborate effectively with engineering teams, and maintain highly detailed documentation of data flow architectures.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain intricate data flows from numerous sources using Apache NiFi.
• Create innovative solutions for complex data manipulation challenges with Python.
• Utilize Apache NiFi and Python to retrieve, transform, and route data originating from remote APIs.
• Modernize legacy Java implementations by converting them into comprehensive Python-based solutions.
• Build Grafana dashboards to display data flow performance metrics and infrastructure status.
• Participate in weekly engineering review board meetings, providing technical insight on internal and customer-driven change requests.
• Assess existing data flows for inefficiencies and implement optimized improvements.
• Design secure cross-domain transfer mechanisms supporting networks with differing security levels.
• Document new and existing data flows using Microsoft Visio.
• Evaluate change request documentation for technical precision and completeness.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institute in an area applicable to this position and six (6) years of relevant experience. An additional four (4) years of relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree
• Proficiency with Linux command-line operations.
• Experience in at least one programming language; Python strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Must meet DoD 8570 requirements (IAT Level 2) by security indoctrination, including any required CE certifications.
• Demonstrated capability in producing technical documentation and presenting change requests to leadership.

Desired Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience designing and sustaining data flows using Apache NiFi.
• General networking knowledge, including routers, firewalls, DNS, DHCP, subnetting, VPNs, and web proxies.
• Understanding of RESTful API design and usage.
• Proficiency in both Windows and Linux system administration.
• Familiarity with relational databases such as Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
• Foundational understanding of Active Directory, including Organizational Units and Security Groups.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

• 401K: With company match.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health and wellness packages.
• Career Growth: Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career.
• Professional Development: Growth opportunities including paid education and certifications.
• Innovative Tech: Access to cutting‑edge technology to stay ahead of the mission.
• Work-Life Balance: Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays.