PIPELINE System Engineer 3

Columbia Technology Partners • Annapolis Junction, MD

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About The Position

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a System Engineer (SE3) to support the design, integration, and sustainment of complex enterprise IT systems within mission-critical environments. This role focuses on analyzing system requirements, developing and maintaining system architectures, and supporting large-scale server, network, and infrastructure operations. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience with enterprise systems, scripting/automation, and deep troubleshooting across Windows and Linux environments, serving as a key technical resource for diagnosing and resolving complex system and server issues. This position includes collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams, participation in system engineering processes, and technical leadership to ensure system performance, stability, and compliance with requirements.

Requirements

• 20+ years of System Engineering or related enterprise IT experience supporting complex programs
• Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline (or 5 additional years of experience in lieu of degree)
• Strong hands-on experience with enterprise server environments (Windows/Linux), systems administration, and advanced troubleshooting
• Experience with scripting/automation (e.g., PowerShell, Python, or similar) and supporting full system lifecycle activities
• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants.
• DOD 8570 Certification
• This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Analyze system requirements and support development of system-level and derived requirements
• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise infrastructure solutions across server and network environments
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve complex server and system issues, serving as an escalation point for critical outages and performance problems
• Support system integration, testing, and deployment activities for complex IT systems
• Develop and maintain system engineering documentation (e.g., requirements, architecture, interface control documents)
• Create and maintain scripts and automation tools to support system operations and maintenance
• Participate in configuration management, change control processes, and CCB activities
• Collaborate with software, network, and security engineers to ensure system performance and interoperability
• Support system lifecycle activities including design, testing, accreditation, and operations
• Conduct system performance analysis and contribute to reliability and maintainability improvements
• Provide technical input during design reviews, program reviews, and integration efforts

Benefits

• Medical: CTP offers 3 superior plans, bringing our employees both in-network and out-of-network options.
• Vision + Dental: Both free to you + paid in full by CTP.
• Retirement: 401k - 6% company contribution
• PTO + Leave: A work life balance is extremely important to our team here at CTP, which is why our paid time off plans are so lucrative. Offering customizable leave plans to meet your needs is just one of our many perks! Jury Duty, Bereavement + Military Leave provided.
• Career Growth: Up to $10,000 provided for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition.
• Life and AD&D Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: More peace of mind, at zero cost to you.
• Profit Sharing Bonus: End of year cash gets added to your bottom-line.
• Referral Bonus Program: Our tiered program provides an incentive with each stage of the hiring process your referral passes. Our bonuses range from $7,000-$20,000, if your referral joins the team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior