Systems Engineer II
About The Position
Intelligent Waves is seeking a Systems Engineer II to support mission-critical initiatives for our government customers. This role is a key contributor within our Integration Engineering team, focused on the design, development, deployment, and sustainment of advanced systems and applications supporting enterprise-wide big data processing and analytics. Intelligent Waves delivers mission-focused multi-domain operational expertise and innovation to the Government through high-impact technology solutions in cybersecurity, data science, enterprise network & systems engineering, software development, and cognitive human performance. Since 2006, we have proudly served federal agencies including the Department of Defense. Our ability to operate globally in a wide range of environments, coupled with our deep understanding of customer needs and requirements, enables us to provide cost-effective solutions to support the most complex missions. Adherence to all customer site protocols is mandatory for employees.
Requirements
- Possess a Bachelor's degree in a Computer Science related field or the equivalent combination of at least four (4) years of related education, professional training, or work experience.
- Possess at least five (5) years of experience in Systems Engineering (preferably in Air Force or DoD environment).
- Possess an IAT Level II certification in accordance with DoD 8140 (i.e., Sec+ CE [MCSA]).
- Possess experiences in Systems Engineering for Enterprise IT systems.
- Performing user interaction and identifying end user needs and documenting system capabilities needed
- Researching potential solutions and identify recommended solutions
- Designing holistic IT solutions
- Installing, Testing, and Documenting new capabilities
- Integrating and deploying new capabilities into existing systems
- Providing training to Systems Administrators for operations and maintenance of new capabilities
- Developing and documenting CONOPS, TTP, and SOPs
- Providing inputs to and following directions from Configuration Management processes.
- Knowledge of common base-level (Air Force) communication and IT systems as well as familiarity with Air Force Instructions (17 and 33 series), especially 33-115v1.
Responsibilities
- Deliver end-to-end systems engineering: requirements gathering, design, development, test, and documentation of solutions.
- Collaborate with Architecture, Integration, Operations and Maintenance, and User teams to evolve the system.
- Provide systems engineering and system administration support across a wide range of hardware and software, including but not limited to: Hyper-converged infrastructure, Enterprise servers, Enterprise and object storage (block, file, and object), including software-defined storage, using SMB/CIFS, NFS, S3, and HDFS, End-user compute (thin clients, laptops, and desktops), Networking and boundary security (enterprise switching and routing, boundary firewalls, inline/Type 1 network encryption, and other CSfC components), Platforms and services: VMware vSphere and Horizon VDI, Rancher RKE2 containerization, Windows AD and enterprise services, Elasticsearch (ELK), DNS, DHCP, Automation and scripting: PowerShell, Ansible, PowerCLI, Bash, and others, Operating systems: Windows 10/11, Windows Server, and enterprise Linux (Red Hat Enterprise Linux, CentOS, Rocky Linux, and others), Databases and data platforms: Microsoft SQL Server, Apache/Cloudera Hadoop, PostgreSQL, MariaDB/MySQL, government-furnished data platforms (GOTS), and other data applications, Other software: Git, GitLab Server, web servers, Java app.
- Perform installation, configuration, hardening, and testing for new and updated system changes.
- Recommend, implement, and test patches and security fixes.
- Interface and coordinate with government and commercial partners and customers.
- Develop and document CONOPS, TTPs, and SOPs.
- Ensure compliance with all technical and architectural standards and DoD/AF guidance.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with peers and other team members.
- Provide engineering support for systems and networks at both austere and fixed locations to deliver mission capabilities at the edge.
- Willing and able to travel on military and commercial aircraft.
- May be required to work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, shift work, and overtime, to support mission requirements.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
