{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"08a1c34ff63b7ca61363485d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/08a1c34ff63b7ca61363485d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/08a1c34ff63b7ca61363485d","title":"Lead Systems Engineer","description":"We are seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to join our Task Order proposal on the Defense Intelligence Agency’s Solutions for the Information Technology Enterprise III (SITE III). The Lead Systems Engineer is responsible for using a holistic approach, designs, develops, evaluates and modifies end-to-end systems and systems-oriented products throughout their entire life cycle.\n\nTekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.\n\nWe offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.\nVisit us at www.TekSynap.com.\nApply now to explore jobs with us!\nThe safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation.\nBy applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond \"STOP\".\nAs part of the application process, you agree that TekSynap Corporation may retain and use your name, e-mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration.\n\nRESPONSIBILITIES\n\nThe Lead Systems Engineer is expected to be able to accomplish the following:\nGenerates quantifiable requirements based on customer description, system planning and design, and acquisition logistics.\nEnsures requirements comply with client requirements and government standards through formal verification methods.\nTranslates high level product development strategies into system requirement specifications and works with other engineering disciplines to develop lower-level detailed implementation requirements.\nEstablishes and coordinates development of standards, practices, and procedures related to the overall product development.\nDesigns interfaces and brings system elements together, so they work as a whole.\nAssesses performance using evaluation criteria and technical performance measures.\nCustomer liaison and support for business development activities and to understand and shape requirements.\nParticipates in system conceptual design and documentation of the design concepts.\nTranslates high-level product development strategies into system requirement specifications and works with multi-discipline engineering teams to develop lower-level detailed requirements.\nParticipates in design reviews of components (hardware and software) to ensure applicability to the current system and traceability of requirements through compliance verification and validation.\nGenerates system level requirements verification procedures and customer acceptance test procedures.\nReviews test plans/procedures and ensures they meet the objectives of the contractual requirements and participates in the testing process to validate requirements.\nREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS\nActive TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance\nBS, 16-18 years of relevant experience; MS, 14-16 years; PhD, 10+ years\nOne of the following DoD 8140 / 8570 IAT Level II or III Certifications:\nSecurity+\nCySA+\nCASP+\nCISSP\nOne advanced technical certification aligned to infrastructure domain, such as:\nMicrosoft Certified: Azure Administrator / Solutions Architect\nAWS Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional\nRed Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)\nVMware VCP-DCV\nDESIRED QUALIFICATIONS\nCISSP (Highly Preferred)\nCertified Information Systems Security Manager (CISM)\nTOGAF Foundation or Certified Architect\nMicrosoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator\nVMware VCP (Data Center Virtualization or Cloud)\nAWS Solutions Architect – Professional\nAzure Solutions Architect Expert\nINCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) – Preferred\nITIL® 4 Foundation (Minimum)\nITIL Managing Professional (Preferred)\nCertified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)\nHashiCorp Terraform Associate\nRed Hat OpenShift Certification\nDevOps Institute Certifications (e.g., DevSecOps Foundation)\nCertified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)\nCertified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)\nRMF-related training (NIST 800-53 / 800-37 familiarity)\n\nWORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS\nThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nLocation: Annapolis Junction, MD\nType of environment: Varies\nNoise level: Low\nWork schedule: Non-standard shift\nAmount of Travel: 20%\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\n\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to grip, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds.\n\nThe employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.\n\nWORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE\nU.S. Citizenship\nActive TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance\nOTHER INFORMATION\nPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.\n\nTekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.\n\nMany positions require specific certifications and/or the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept an offer of employment may be subject to investigations performed by TekSynap and/or the Government to verify the candidate meets the required qualifications and other eligibility requirements.\n\nWAGE INFORMATION\nTarget salary range: $130,000.00 - $160,000.00. The salary range displayed is an estimate only and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees.\n\nEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY\nIn order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.\n\nTekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. 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Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation.\nBy applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond \"STOP\".\nAs part of the application process, you agree that TekSynap Corporation may retain and use your name, e-mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration.\n\nRESPONSIBILITIES\n\nThe Lead Systems Engineer is expected to be able to accomplish the following:\nGenerates quantifiable requirements based on customer description, system planning and design, and acquisition logistics.\nEnsures requirements comply with client requirements and government standards through formal verification methods.\nTranslates high level product development strategies into system requirement specifications and works with other engineering disciplines to develop lower-level detailed implementation requirements.\nEstablishes and coordinates development of standards, practices, and procedures related to the overall product development.\nDesigns interfaces and brings system elements together, so they work as a whole.\nAssesses performance using evaluation criteria and technical performance measures.\nCustomer liaison and support for business development activities and to understand and shape requirements.\nParticipates in system conceptual design and documentation of the design concepts.\nTranslates high-level product development strategies into system requirement specifications and works with multi-discipline engineering teams to develop lower-level detailed requirements.\nParticipates in design reviews of components (hardware and software) to ensure applicability to the current system and traceability of requirements through compliance verification and validation.\nGenerates system level requirements verification procedures and customer acceptance test procedures.\nReviews test plans/procedures and ensures they meet the objectives of the contractual requirements and participates in the testing process to validate requirements.\nREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS\nActive TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance\nBS, 16-18 years of relevant experience; MS, 14-16 years; PhD, 10+ years\nOne of the following DoD 8140 / 8570 IAT Level II or III Certifications:\nSecurity+\nCySA+\nCASP+\nCISSP\nOne advanced technical certification aligned to infrastructure domain, such as:\nMicrosoft Certified: Azure Administrator / Solutions Architect\nAWS Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional\nRed Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)\nVMware VCP-DCV\nDESIRED QUALIFICATIONS\nCISSP (Highly Preferred)\nCertified Information Systems Security Manager (CISM)\nTOGAF Foundation or Certified Architect\nMicrosoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator\nVMware VCP (Data Center Virtualization or Cloud)\nAWS Solutions Architect – Professional\nAzure Solutions Architect Expert\nINCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) – Preferred\nITIL® 4 Foundation (Minimum)\nITIL Managing Professional (Preferred)\nCertified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)\nHashiCorp Terraform Associate\nRed Hat OpenShift Certification\nDevOps Institute Certifications (e.g., DevSecOps Foundation)\nCertified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)\nCertified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)\nRMF-related training (NIST 800-53 / 800-37 familiarity)\n\nWORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS\nThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. 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The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.\n\nWORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE\nU.S. Citizenship\nActive TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance\nOTHER INFORMATION\nPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.\n\nTekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.\n\nMany positions require specific certifications and/or the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept an offer of employment may be subject to investigations performed by TekSynap and/or the Government to verify the candidate meets the required qualifications and other eligibility requirements.\n\nWAGE INFORMATION\nTarget salary range: $130,000.00 - $160,000.00. The salary range displayed is an estimate only and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees.\n\nEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY\nIn order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.\n\nTekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. 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