Staff Systems Engineer

TheIncLab • Colorado Springs, CO

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

TheIncLab engineers and delivers intelligent digital applications and platforms that revolutionize how our customers and mission-critical teams achieve success. We are looking for a Staff Systems Engineer who is a senior hands-on technical leader responsible for designing, implementing, and evolving complex software and platform systems. This position will operate across cloud infrastructure, developer platforms, security controls, and application teams, serving as both a deep technical contributor and an architectural leader. The ideal candidate is a doer with architectural judgment: someone who can design systems, write code and infrastructure, lead proofs of concept, and gradually take ownership of technical roadmaps and mentoring as the organization grows.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of professional experience designing and delivering complex software or platform systems.
• Strong experience with cloud-native architectures and distributed systems.
• Hands-on experience with: Cloud platforms (AWS preferred), Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Helm, similar)
• Experience designing systems with security, compliance, and operational constraints.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to engineers, leadership, and customers.
• Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen and willing and eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance at the Secret or Top-Secret level.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense or other regulated environments.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD platforms (e.g., GitLab), and automated security tooling.
• Experience with database platforms (PostgreSQL/PostGIS, managed or self-hosted).
• Experience mentoring senior engineers or leading technical initiatives across teams.
• GIS, geospatial, or data-intensive system experience is a plus.
• Existing clearance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement system architectures spanning cloud infrastructure, platforms, and applications.
• Translate mission, security, and operational requirements into practical technical designs.
• Develop and maintain reference architectures, design patterns, and system blueprints.
• Evaluate architectural tradeoffs involving scalability, reliability, security, and cost.
• Support architecture reviews and guide teams toward sustainable system designs.
• Build and operate cloud-native systems using infrastructure-as-code and automation.
• Develop prototypes and proofs of concept to validate architectural approaches.
• Contribute directly to complex implementations when systems cross team or domain boundaries.
• Troubleshoot and resolve high-impact production and integration issues.
• Support database and platform-level concerns in partnership with cloud and data engineers.
• Collaborate with Cloud Engineering and Build Platform teams to define secure, scalable platforms.
• Help establish guardrails, golden paths, and secure-by-default patterns.
• Integrate security, compliance, and observability requirements into system designs.
• Partner with ISSOs to translate policy and RMF controls into implementable solutions.
• Serve as a technical mentor and force multiplier for engineers across teams.
• Influence technical roadmaps and platform evolution.
• Participate in building the long-term architecture and platform function, with growth toward Principal-level scope as the team expands.

Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible work schedules
• Professional development programs
• Training and certification reimbursement
• Extended and floating holiday schedule
• Paid time off and Paid volunteer time
• Health and Wellness Benefits include options for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance along with access to Wellness, Mental Health, and Employee Assistance Programs.
• 100% Company Paid Benefits that include STD, LTD, and Basic Life insurance.
• 401(k) Plan Options with employer matching
• Incentive bonuses for eligible clearances, performance, and employee referrals.

What This Job Offers

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