Senior Systems Engineer 3

Columbia Technology Partners • Annapolis Junction, MD

1d

About The Position

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to drive end-to-end systems engineering for complex, modernized mission systems. This position focuses on translating operational needs and CONOPS into scalable technical solutions across enterprise Linux environments, containerized infrastructures, and NexGen architectures. The role emphasizes the integration of GOTS technologies and Apache NiFi to enable resilient, data-driven mission workflows. The Senior Systems Engineer will serve as a technical authority throughout the system lifecycle, partnering with Government stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams to deliver secure, integrated, and operationally aligned solutions.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants.
• All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
• DOD 8570 Certification
• This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Interpret mission needs, user requirements, and CONOPS to define system, functional, and interface requirements with full traceability
• Architect and assess NexGen solutions utilizing Linux server infrastructures, container platforms, GOTS products, and NiFi-based data pipelines
• Decompose high-level requirements into detailed, testable engineering requirements that are clear, verifiable, and mission-aligned
• Author, review, and maintain systems engineering and architecture documentation supporting distributed and containerized system designs
• Implement and uphold configuration management and change control processes, including active participation in CCBs and technical design reviews
• Lead and support system integration, verification, and validation activities across server-hosted and containerized environments, including incorporation of security requirements
• Provide technical direction and coordination across Integrated Product Teams to ensure system solutions are scalable, secure, and operationally effective

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