Systems Engineer 3

Columbia Technology Partners • Annapolis Junction, MD

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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.
• All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
• DOD 8570 Certification
• This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

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: Customizable leave plans to meet your needs.
• 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: At zero cost to you.
• Profit Sharing Bonus: End of year cash bonus.
• Referral Bonus Program: Bonuses range from $7,000-$20,000.

What This Job Offers

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