Systems Requirements & Integration Engineer (Annapolis Junction, MD)

Shield Consulting Solutions; Maryland; On-site; USD 240,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days PTO

11 paid holidays

Employer-paid health for employees and

dependents day 1 coverage

8% 401(k) employer match

Job summary

Shield Consulting Solutions is seeking a Systems Requirements & Integration Engineer in Annapolis Junction, MD. The role requires active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance and hands-on experience across requirements, integration planning, and lifecycle management.

You will drive cross‑team coordination, produce clear technical documentation, and maintain rigorous configuration/change control. Strong Linux CLI and Jira Service Desk expertise are essential, with excellent communication across diverse

Qualifications

• Extensive experience eliciting, analyzing, validating, and documenting requirements.
• Strong Linux CLI and Jira Service Desk administration experience, with cross-stakeholder alignment and clear documentation.
• Proven ability to guide decisions with excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements engineering, integration planning, lifecycle management, and risk mitigation across complex systems.
• Drive cross‑team coordination, governance, and change control; produce comprehensive technical documentation.
• Communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders to ensure successful system delivery.

Skills

Linux CLI

Jira Service Desk

Documentation

Stakeholder management

Change control

Communication

System lifecycle

Git

Collaboration

Jira workflows/automation

Interoperability

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Jira Service Desk

Git

Job description

Systems Requirements & Integration Engineer (Annapolis Junction, MD)

**Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph REQUIRED** Please do not apply if you do not currently possess this level of clearance.

Telework: None

Basic Requirements

• 20 years’ experience as a system engineer
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline
  • 5 additional years of experience as a system engineer may be substituted for a degree

Job Description

• The System Engineer shall be responsible for requirements engineering, integration planning, lifecycle management, and technical risk/issue mitigation across complex mission focused systems.
• The position requires strong Linux CLI expertise and deep Jira Service Desk administration experience, with responsibility for driving cross ‑ stakeholder alignment, maintaining disciplined configuration and change control, and producing clear, comprehensive technical documentation.
• Exceptional communication skills and attention to detail are essential for guiding technical decisions and ensuring successful system delivery.

Required Experience

• Demonstrated proficiency navigating Linux systems using the Linux CLI
• Experience eliciting, analyzing, validating, and documenting technical and functional requirements to ensure solutions meet stakeholder needs and align with mission objectives
• Experience developing detailed integration strategies, coordinating cross team dependencies, and overseeing system integration activities to ensure seamless interoperability across components
• Experience at identifying potential risks, evaluating impacts, creating mitigation plans, and tracking issues through resolution to maintain system stability
• Proficient in maintaining disciplined configuration baselines, documenting changes, enforcing version control processes, and ensuring all modifications follow established governance procedures
• Strong ability to collaborate with diverse technical and non ‑ technical stakeholders, facilitating clear communication, alignment, and timely decision ‑ making throughout the project lifecycle
• Experienced in defining system lifecycle strategies, including development, deployment, maintenance, enhancement, and decommissioning phases to support long term program sustainability
• Produces clear, comprehensive, and well-structured technical documentation, including diagrams, procedures, how-to guides, and reports that support engineering, operations, and compliance needs
• Hands ‑ on expertise designing, configuring, and maintaining Jira Service Desk projects, workflows, automation, permissions, and custom fields to optimize service delivery and operational efficiency
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
  

Desired Experience

• Experience with Git Source Control System
  

Salary: $240,000 - $250,000 annually

Excellent benefits package including 25 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, 100% employer-paid healthcare for employees and dependents – available day 1, 8% 401(k) employer match – immediate vesting.

Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.

Shield Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a full time position