Systems Engineer 3

Columbia Technology Partners

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About The Position

The Senior Systems Engineer serves as the technical lead for the full lifecycle development and sustainment of packet-based hardware and software systems built on Commercial and Government Off-The-Shelf (COTS/GOTS) technologies. This role is responsible for architecting, integrating, and operationalizing complex systems across hardware, software, and networking domains to deliver reliable, scalable, and mission-ready solutions.

Requirements

• At least twenty (20) years of progressive Systems Engineering experience supporting programs or contracts of comparable scope, complexity, and mission impact.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related technical field; an additional five (5) years of directly relevant Systems Engineering experience may be substituted for a degree.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants.
• This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.
• DOD 8570 Certification

Responsibilities

• Lead system architecture, integration, verification, deployment, training, and long-term sustainment of packet-based hardware and software platforms utilizing COTS and GOTS components.
• Oversee end-to-end integration of hardware, software, and network infrastructures, ensuring seamless interoperability, scalability, and performance across distributed environments.
• Plan, develop, and execute system integration strategies, including validation and verification activities, to ensure systems meet operational, functional, and performance requirements.
• Design, develop, and maintain BASH and PERL automation scripts supporting system provisioning, configuration management, deployment, and sustainment of core servers and clustered compute environments.
• Drive automation and process optimization initiatives to improve system stability, operational efficiency, and maintainability.
• Provide senior-level technical direction for troubleshooting, system optimization, patching, upgrades, and lifecycle sustainment activities.
• Train and mentor system administrators, operators, and engineering staff, ensuring compliance with security, configuration management, and operational standards.

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