Systems Engineer, Principal - TS/SCI w/Poly

Parsons Corporation • Fort Meade, MD

1d • $134,100 - $241,400

About The Position

Parsons is seeking a Principal / Lead Systems Engineer to support the National Tactical Data Manager, an over-the-horizon targeting tool used by the Warfighting Services. The role supports systems engineering and administration in a mission-focused environment, including system security and reliability, software integration, verification, and technical documentation. The position requires an active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance and participation in a weekly rotating after-hours on-call team.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience as a Systems Administrator (SA) on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university, or five additional years of SA experience in lieu of the degree.
• Strong knowledge of systems engineering principles, processes, and methodologies.
• Strong Linux systems administration and engineering experience.
• Working knowledge of Windows operating systems.
• CompTIA Security+ certification, or ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire.
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with cloud technologies, particularly Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to independently assess a project, identify an effective technical approach, and implement a solution.
• Experience with Keycloak, LDAP, GeoServer, and NiFi.
• Knowledge of tactical data links and related technologies, such as Link 16, IBS, and Cursor-on-Target (CoT).
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, mission-focused environment.
• Ability to support Information Assurance activities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and resolve complex problems involving server hardware, applications, and software integration.
• Perform system hardening, patching, and other activities to maintain secure and reliable systems.
• Communicate with program personnel, Government representatives, mission partners, and senior executives.
• Collaborate with developers and testers on software development, system integration, verification, and mission-effect validation.
• Ensure the technical integrity and quality of work products and deliverables within the assigned systems engineering area.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, system architectures, and system design documentation.
• Gather and evaluate information about user needs and problems to identify, predict, interpret, and assess system and network requirements.
• Participate in a weekly rotating after-hours on-call team.
• Support Information Assurance activities.

What This Job Offers

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