System Engineer Level 2

Columbia Technology Partners • Annapolis Junction, MD

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About The Position

The Senior Systems Integration Engineer is responsible for architecting, implementing, deploying, and sustaining complex enterprise systems that underpin mission‑critical operations. This role involves hands‑on work with RF and FORNSAT technologies, virtualization platforms, Linux environments, GOTS applications, and Windows Server infrastructure. The engineer ensures seamless system integration, secure configurations, and high‑availability operations across diverse technical domains.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a qualified engineering discipline plus 14 years of systems engineering experience OR High School Diploma/GED plus 19 years of general systems engineering experience.
• Proven experience integrating and configuring GOTS products.
• Hands‑on experience with FORNSAT systems and system‑level integration.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants.
• DOD 8570 Certification
• This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and hands‑on engineering for the design, development, integration, and testing of RF and FORNSAT hardware/software systems.
• Architect, configure, and maintain systems utilizing Government Off‑The‑Shelf (GOTS) products.
• Deliver virtualization support across cloud-based and on‑premises environments.
• Administer and troubleshoot Linux systems, ensuring system reliability, performance, and security compliance.
• Manage, deploy, and integrate GOTS products within complex enterprise systems.
• Conduct Windows Server administration, including optimization, security hardening, and automation.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams to support robust system designs and operational effectiveness.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce best practices for system security, monitoring, and documentation.

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: Mid Level