Systems Engineer SME

Cherokee Federal • Chantilly, VA

4d • $185,000 - $250,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Cherokee Preting is seeking a Systems Engineer SME, described in the position summary as an Engineering Tech Lead, to support a government client. The role supports existing systems and provides guidance for building new technologies. It leads a team of database developers, systems engineers, software developers, cybersecurity engineers, and test engineers working on custom user interfaces and REST services for managing digital policies, and assists with product installation, deployment, and maintenance.

The position is based on-site in Chantilly, Virginia, and reports to the Program Manager. It has supervisory responsibilities and requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance. Due to government contract requirements, applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents and provide documentation of that status. The stated starting salary range is $185,000–$250,000 annually. Work is primarily in a climate-controlled environment.

Requirements

• Experience with IdAM/ICAM delivery systems, authentication, authorization, and attributes.
• Prior experience in a Systems Engineer role providing requirements and system interface analysis for an enterprise-scale development project.
• Experience developing and maintaining interface control documents between components in an enterprise operational system.
• Strong communication between the development team and stakeholders regarding the intent of requirements and user stories.
• Hands-on experience with the customer’s A&A process to achieve system approval.
• Bachelor’s degree and at least 16 years of experience, or a master’s degree and at least 10 years of experience.
• Experience with cloud services/Amazon Web Services.
• Experience translating user requirements into agile sprint stories and achievable acceptance criteria.
• Experience with the security accreditation process.
• Experience with agile project management methodologies, including managing product backlogs.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident and provide documentation of that status.
• Must pass Cherokee Federal pre-employment qualifications.
• Able to work for prolonged periods sitting at a desk and using a computer; the role may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with requirements management on a program interacting with and supporting multiple customers.
• Experience as a Scrum Master.
• Experience with the XACTA security accreditation tool.

Responsibilities

• Develop new policies and integrate them into an enterprise service.
• Participate in deployment and administration of tools and in integration testing.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team developing custom user interfaces and REST services to manage digital policies.
• Assist with installation, deployment, and maintenance of products.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to a 6% 401(k) company match.
• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Professional development, training, and certification support.
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection benefits. Benefits are subject to change and eligibility requirements apply.

What This Job Offers

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