System Engineer Level 3

The Senior Systems Engineer leads the design, integration, testing, deployment, training, and sustainment of packet\-based hardware and software systems utilizing Commercial Off\-The\-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off\-The\-Shelf (GOTS) products. This role drives end\-to\-end systems integration across hardware, software, and network components to ensure seamless interoperability, operational performance, and mission success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, integration, testing, deployment, training, and maintenance of packet\-based hardware and software systems leveraging COTS and GOTS products.
  


• Direct end\-to\-end systems integration across hardware, software, and network components, ensuring interoperability, scalability, and performance optimization.
  


• Develop and execute system integration plans, validation and verification procedures, and deployment strategies to ensure operational readiness and requirements compliance.
  


• Develop, update, and maintain BASH and PERL scripts to automate initial system setup, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of core servers and clustered computing environments.
  


• Implement automation and process improvements to enhance system reliability, efficiency, and maintainability.
  


• Provide technical leadership, troubleshooting, and lifecycle sustainment support, including upgrades, patching, and performance tuning.
  


• Deliver training and technical guidance to administrators, operators, and cross\-functional engineering teams while ensuring adherence to security and configuration management standards.
  

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of twenty (20) years of Systems Engineering experience on programs/contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
  


• Bachelor's degree in technical discipline related to Information Technology, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Five (5) additional years of Systems Engineering experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree