NextGen Systems Engineer

Columbia Technology Partners•Annapolis Junction, MD

About The Position

CTP is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer 3 to lead systems engineering efforts supporting scalable solutions across Linux server environments, containerized platforms, and NexGen architectures. The role translates user requirements, CONOPS, and system architectures into modern, data-driven mission capabilities using GOTS products and Apache NiFi. The engineer provides technical leadership across system design, architecture, integration, testing, and documentation, collaborating with Government stakeholders, cross-functional engineering teams, and program leadership. The position supports the full engineering lifecycle, from requirements development and architecture through integration, verification, and validation. It focuses on Linux servers, container technologies, distributed systems, GOTS product integration, and requirements traceability. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, hold an active security clearance with appropriate polygraph, and meet the DOD 8570 certification requirement. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph; employees and applicants are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564.

Requirements

20+ years of Systems Engineering experience supporting programs of similar scope, including Linux server environments, container technologies, GOTS product integration, and data flow tools such as Apache NiFi.
Demonstrated experience leading Systems Engineering efforts supporting modernized NexGen architectures.
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline; five additional years of Systems Engineering experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree.
U.S. citizenship.
Active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.
DOD 8570 Certification.
Successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
Subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Linux server and containerized environments.
Experience with Apache NiFi and distributed data flows.
Experience integrating GOTS products within modernized system architectures.
Strong background in requirements development, allocation, management, and traceability.
Experience with system integration, verification, validation, and security requirements implementation.
Experience supporting CCBs, design reviews, and configuration/change management processes.

Responsibilities

Develop and allocate system and functional requirements across hardware, Linux servers, containerized platforms, and NiFi data flows, ensuring requirements are complete and traceable.
Design and evaluate NexGen system architectures leveraging GOTS products, container technologies, and enterprise server environments.
Derive and manage detailed technical requirements that are verifiable, unambiguous, and aligned with mission and stakeholder needs.
Establish and maintain configuration and change management processes, including participation in Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and design reviews.
Lead development and review of systems engineering documentation supporting Linux, container, and distributed system architectures.
Support system integration, verification, and validation across server-based and containerized environments, including implementation of security requirements.
Provide technical leadership across Integrated Product Teams to support delivery of scalable, secure, and operationally effective solutions.
Collaborate with Government stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and program leadership to resolve technical challenges and maintain the integrity of engineering deliverables.

Benefits

Medical coverage with three plans offering in-network and out-of-network options.
Vision insurance, paid in full by CTP.
Dental insurance, paid in full by CTP.
401(k) with a 6% company contribution.
Customizable paid time off and leave plans.
Jury duty, bereavement, and military leave.
Up to $10,000 for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition.
Life and AD&D insurance at no cost to employees.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance at no cost to employees.
End-of-year profit-sharing bonus.
Referral bonus program with bonuses ranging from $7,000 to $20,000 if a referral joins the team.