System Engineer, Level 3

Independent Software•Columbia, MD

About The Position

At Independent Software, as a Systems Engineer Level 3, you will support the full engineering lifecycle of mission systems from integration and testing through deployment and operational support. You will work with a small, mission-focused team to integrate hardware, software, networking, and telecommunications infrastructure while interacting regularly with users and customers. This is a hands-on engineering position that includes system deployments, server hardware, network equipment, fiber and CAT-5/6 cabling, testing, troubleshooting, and Quality Assurance activities to ensure systems are reliable, maintainable, and ready for mission use.

Requirements

Experience with system hardware/software integration and system deployments
Hands-on experience installing and supporting network and telecommunications equipment
Experience installing and terminating CAT-5/6 and fiber-optic cabling
Experience using fiber-optic test equipment, including optical power meters and OTDRs
Strong hardware, software, and network troubleshooting skills
Experience installing, testing, maintaining, and decommissioning systems
Experience performing Quality Assurance evaluations of system builds
Experience repairing or replacing components in Dell servers
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with customers and technical teams
Must possess an active TS SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Dell, Arista, and Raritan hardware
Experience supporting system build and deployment activities in mission-focused environments

Responsibilities

Support systems throughout the engineering lifecycle from integration and testing through deployment
Integrate, install, test, troubleshoot, maintain, and decommission system hardware and software
Install, relocate, and maintain fiber and CAT-5/6 cabling, cross-connections, equipment cabinets, and network equipment
Terminate CAT-5/6 and fiber-optic cabling
Test and troubleshoot fiber using optical power meters, OTDRs, and related test equipment
Monitor and troubleshoot hardware, software, network, and connectivity issues
Perform Quality Assurance evaluations of system builds for quality, reliability, maintainability, and safety
Install, troubleshoot, repair, and replace components in Dell servers
Support networking and infrastructure hardware, including Dell, Arista, and Raritan equipment
Collaborate with users, customers, and engineering team members during system integration and deployment