Senior Infrastructure Systems Engineer

IBR•Suitland, MD

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Imagine Believe Realize, LLC (IBR) we are driven by innovation, transformation and a relentless pursuit of excellence. As an industry leader delivering impactful results, we thrive on solving complex technical challenges and developing cutting-edge solutions that empower our customers and advance critical missions. IBR is a fast-growing company fueled by passion, curiosity, and innovative thinking – where every team member has the opportunity to continuously learn, unlock their full potential, and redefine what is possible in engineering and technology. If you are inspired by innovation, eager to make a difference, and ready to bring your creativity and expertise to a mission-focused team, we invite you to join us and together, we will shape the future. Let’s Make It Real! The Senior Infrastructure Systems Engineer must be able to meet the key criteria below: Position Overview As a Senior Infrastructure Systems Engineer at IBR, you will play a key role in designing and implementing secure, next-generation solutions that support critical missions. As a member of the Census Bureau program, you will collaborate with technical leaders, business stakeholders, and a multi-disciplinary team to ensure solutions are scalable, secure and forward-thinking, while remaining aligned with organizational and program goals. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the availability, performance, security, and operational readiness of enterprise platforms across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments while supporting long-term technology strategy and modernization efforts for the Census Bureau.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Security Clearance.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field.
8+ years of experience supporting systems analysis, systems engineering, or requirements engineering activities.
Must have experience with requirements elicitation and analysis of highly available, scalable, secure, and resilient enterprise infrastructure.
Experience using Sparx Enterprise Architect or similar modeling tools preferred.
Experience using requirements management tools such as Jira, IBM DOORS, Jama, or similar preferred.
Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and SysML preferred.
Experience eliciting and documenting business (BRD) and system non-functional requirements (NFR).
Experience creating functional specifications, interface documentation, and technical artifacts.
Experience supporting enterprise monitoring and performance management solutions.
Experience with enterprise networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing, routing, switching, VPNs, and firewalls.
Experience with cloud and/or on-premises enterprise systems.
Experience supporting software development lifecycle (SDLC) activities.
Experience with interface standards including REST APIs, SOAP, XML, JSON, messaging services, and batch integrations.
Experience documenting system interfaces and integration requirements.
Experience working with cross-functional teams including developers, testers, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and business stakeholders.
Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision.
United States Citizenship is required as part of the eligibility criteria to be able to obtain this type of security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Current or prior U.S. Census Bureau experience or experience with Federal systems engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead requirements elicitation sessions with business and technical stakeholders, focusing on infrastructure requirements.
Analyze business processes and operational workflows to identify system requirements.
Document functional (FRD), non-functional (NFR), interface, and business requirements (BRD).
Support the development of user stories, use cases, operational workflows, and acceptance criteria.
Assist with maintaining requirements traceability throughout the project lifecycle.
Document system interfaces, data exchanges, and integration requirements.
Support development of Interface Control Documents (ICDs), data mappings, and technical documentation.
Support system integration planning, testing, and defect resolution activities.
Assist in developing engineering documentation including: System Requirements Functional Specifications Interface Specifications Process Flows Data Flow Diagrams Sequence Diagrams Infrastructure, network, storage, identity and access management Requirements
Assist with system decomposition, workflow analysis, and solution documentation.
Support verification activities by ensuring requirements are complete, testable, and traceable.
Identify infrastructure risks, dependencies, and technical debt while recommending mitigation strategies.
Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure infrastructure complies with Federal security requirements, security controls, and enterprise architecture standards.
Collaborate with software developers, testers, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and business teams to clarify requirements.
Participate in design reviews, technical working groups, and engineering discussions.
Assist with project planning by identifying technical dependencies, assumptions, and risks.
Produce documentation supporting system implementation and operational readiness.

Benefits

Nationwide medical, dental, and vision insurance
3 weeks of Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Federal Holidays
401k matching
Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability at no cost to our employees
Supplemental insurance options
Flexible spending accounts and Dependent Care spending accounts
Wellness incentives
Reimbursement for professional development and certifications
Access to training assistance opportunities to support career growth and progression
Hybrid and Remote work opportunities to support work-life balance