Senior Systems Engineer | SME

Xcellent Technology Solutions•Suitland, MD

3d•$140,000 - $160,000

About The Position

XTS is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support CenTAM’s Enterprise and Geospatial Transformation & Application Modernization (GeoTAM) program for the U.S. Census Bureau. The role provides technical leadership in the design, implementation, and maintenance of IT systems that support business and mission needs. The engineer translates requirements into practical technical solutions, guides system architecture and design decisions, and supports application modernization and cloud-based environments. The role also promotes consistent development practices, clear technical documentation, and solutions that meet established quality standards. This opportunity is contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
Bachelor’s degree and 15 or more years of relevant professional experience in systems engineering, IT architecture, or a related field.
Extensive experience with cloud technologies and cloud-based system design, implementation, and maintenance.
Experience with Oracle databases and SQL, including database architecture and integration considerations.
Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise, Esri technologies, and geospatial data or spatial analysis.
Ability to analyze business and mission requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions using established systems architecture frameworks and engineering best practices.
Experience leading technical assignments, establishing project objectives, developing implementation plans, and guiding teams in delivering complex IT solutions.
Experience implementing and supporting scaled Agile methodologies, with understanding of Agile frameworks and team delivery practices.
Experience overseeing system design documentation, quality assurance processes, and adherence to technical standards and best practices.
Ability to provide technical guidance to clients and stakeholders, communicate complex concepts clearly, and support technical decision-making.
Experience with project delivery planning, resource allocation, financial management, and staffing to meet technical requirements, schedules, and project objectives.

Nice To Haves

Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP) certification.
Cloud certification, such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.
Agile certification, such as Scrum or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership in the design, implementation, and maintenance of IT systems.
Translate business and mission requirements into practical technical solutions.
Guide system architecture and design decisions.
Support application modernization and cloud-based environments.
Promote consistent development practices and maintain clear technical documentation.
Ensure solutions meet established quality standards.
Lead technical assignments, establish project objectives, develop implementation plans, and guide teams delivering complex IT solutions.
Implement and support scaled Agile methodologies and team delivery practices.
Oversee system design documentation, quality assurance processes, and adherence to technical standards and best practices.
Provide technical guidance to clients and stakeholders, communicate complex concepts, and support technical decision-making.
Plan project delivery, resource allocation, financial management, and staffing to meet technical requirements, schedules, and project objectives.