Systems Engineer III

Zekiah Technologies • Dahlgren, VA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Zekiah Technologies is seeking an enthusiastic Systems Engineer to work with a skilled, motivated team providing IT services for systems engineering and information management systems across multiple major DoD programs. This position supports an established contract developing mission-critical operations. The customer’s framework continues to evolve, so evaluating, learning, and integrating new technologies will be ongoing aspects of the role. Team members take on responsibilities suited to their experience and professional growth goals, and staff members mentor one another in their areas of expertise.

The role combines software development lifecycle work with systems and infrastructure administration. The engineer will develop and integrate software, manage and monitor installed systems, maintain system availability and security, support users and resolve problems, and coordinate with vendors and other IT personnel. The position is eligible for partial telework, up to two days per week, and does not require travel.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of professional experience with a major DoD system, including tasks such as requirements development, top-level design, architecture, and resolving design issues.
• At least 6 years of experience demonstrating total life-cycle system development, analysis, CONOPS, GOTS/COTS, MBSE, and certification experience.
• A bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline; 20 years of experience is required if the candidate does not have a STEM degree.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Currently active Secret security clearance or higher; the final position requirement is an active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Execute the full software development life cycle (SDLC), from preliminary system analysis through testing and deployment.
• Develop flowcharts, layouts, and documentation to identify requirements and solutions.
• Write well-designed, testable code.
• Produce specifications and determine operational feasibility.
• Integrate software components into a fully functional software system.
• Develop software verification plans and quality assurance procedures.
• Deploy programs and evaluate user feedback.
• Comply with project plans and industry standards.
• Manage and monitor installed systems and infrastructure.
• Install, configure, test, and maintain operating systems, application software, and system management tools.
• Proactively ensure high levels of systems and infrastructure availability.
• Monitor and test application performance, identify potential bottlenecks and possible solutions, and work with developers to implement fixes.
• Maintain security, backup, and redundancy strategies.
• Write and maintain custom scripts to improve system efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Participate in the design of information and operational support systems.
• Provide second- and third-level support.
• Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel to resolve problems.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance for full-time employees and their families.
• Holiday and vacation pay.
• Sick leave.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Retirement plan with company match.
• Education reimbursement program.

What This Job Offers

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