System Engineer Skill Level 6

Wyetech•Fort Meade, MD

1d•$100 - $127

About The Position

Wyetech is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to support the design, documentation, integration, implementation, deployment, and sustainment of mission-critical IT systems and Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) platforms. The role develops and maintains technical documentation across the systems engineering lifecycle, including design reviews, engineering drawings, mission transition plans, implementation documentation, and sustainment procedures. It supports new system deployments and upgrades to existing infrastructure at FS sites. The position works with communications technologies, virtualization, systems architecture, network infrastructure, and enterprise IT environments. The Systems Engineer collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to design, configure, integrate, test, deploy, and maintain systems according to mission requirements. The work includes integrating physical and virtual infrastructure; supporting Linux and Windows systems; installing and troubleshooting network and data processing equipment; and applying cloud computing concepts to infrastructure design and modernization. The role also coordinates engineering activities and documentation with technical stakeholders and Government representatives. It uses Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Visio, and Adobe tools. Applicants must be U.S. citizens with an active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph, and must maintain applicable clearance and program access requirements. The position may require supporting deployment, integration, and upgrade activities at designated FS sites. Wyetech describes its culture as focused on solving real-world problems for federal government customers. Compensation is listed at $100.30–$126.76 per hour; actual compensation may vary based on contract rates, education, experience, skills, certifications, and location.

Requirements

Demonstrated professional experience in Systems Engineering, systems integration, infrastructure engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
Extensive knowledge of communications technologies, virtualization, systems architecture, and infrastructure supporting enterprise IT systems and SIGINT platforms.
Experience documenting systems design, implementation, deployment, maintenance, and modernization throughout the lifecycle.
Experience preparing preliminary design reviews, mission transition plans, engineering drawings, implementation plans, technical specifications, and systems engineering documentation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Visio, Adobe, or comparable engineering documentation tools.
Experience with systems and network administration across Linux and Windows environments.
Experience integrating and deploying network and data processing systems, including hardware and software configuration, installation, cabling, testing, troubleshooting, and sustainment.
Working knowledge of Cisco networking technologies, including routers, switches, networking protocols, and security controls.
Understanding of cloud computing concepts, architectures, and infrastructure best practices.
Experience using Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Office applications, and Microsoft SharePoint.
Strong technical writing, communication, analytical, organizational, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary technical teams and coordinate complex integration activities through the engineering lifecycle.
Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.
U.S. citizenship.
Must maintain applicable security clearance and program access requirements throughout employment.
Must be able to support system deployment, integration, and upgrade activities at designated FS sites as required.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain technical documentation for the design, implementation, deployment, sustainment, and modernization of mission-critical IT systems and SIGINT platforms.
Document systems engineering lifecycle activities, from design and requirements analysis through implementation, operational transition, and maintenance.
Prepare preliminary design reviews, technical specifications, system architecture descriptions, engineering design packages, mission transition plans, and implementation documentation.
Create, interpret, modify, and maintain system and network engineering drawings, topology diagrams, architecture drawings, infrastructure layouts, and hardware integration documentation.
Document system configurations, hardware and software dependencies, communications interfaces, and operational requirements; maintain version-controlled documentation and update it as systems change.
Coordinate documentation reviews with engineering teams and stakeholders to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
Analyze system architectures, communications technologies, network infrastructure, virtualization platforms, infrastructure dependencies, operational constraints, and integration requirements.
Support engineering solutions integrating physical hardware, virtual infrastructure, network components, and data processing capabilities; assess scalability, performance, reliability, and maintainability.
Apply cloud computing concepts and best practices to infrastructure design and modernization, and recommend system improvements, upgrades, and technical enhancements.
Integrate, configure, deploy, test, troubleshoot, and sustain network and data processing systems and their hardware and software components.
Support Cisco network infrastructure, including routers, switches, connectivity, and applicable security protocols; coordinate configurations to ensure interoperability.
Perform hands-on installation activities, including rack-and-stack operations, cabling, connectivity validation, and hardware integration.
Test systems and networks to verify operation, performance, and compliance with technical requirements; diagnose and resolve integration issues involving connectivity, hardware, operating systems, and data processing components.
Maintain records of configurations, installation activities, test results, and technical changes.
Plan and support deployments of new systems and upgrades at FS sites; develop installation procedures, technical checklists, and mission transition plans.
Coordinate implementation activities with engineering teams, operational stakeholders, and site personnel; verify readiness through configuration reviews, technical assessments, integration testing, and documentation validation.
Support hardware installation, software configuration, network connectivity, system acceptance, operational transition, and initial sustainment; document implementation activities, findings, changes, and outstanding issues.
Support administration, configuration, integration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Linux and Windows systems and virtualized environments; document configurations, dependencies, and procedures.
Coordinate with System Administrators to ensure infrastructure configurations align with approved engineering designs; support upgrades and modernization involving physical, virtual, and cloud-related technologies.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and participate in design reviews, technical planning, deployment coordination, and operational transition activities.
Communicate requirements, design decisions, implementation status, and technical risks to stakeholders; coordinate with Government representatives, technical leads, and operational personnel.
Use Jira to track engineering tasks, issues, deployment activities, and milestones; use Confluence to create and maintain engineering documentation and knowledge resources.
Use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint to prepare technical reports, engineering documentation, presentations, and coordination materials.
Provide technical recommendations and perform additional Systems Engineering responsibilities as required to support program requirements.

Benefits

Company automatically contributes 20% of each employee’s gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA; employee matching is not required and contributions are fully vested from day one.
PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations; employees may adjust their PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year.
Voluntary medical plan options, some with a Health Savings Account (HSA), for full-time employees.
Vision and dental coverage.
Life and accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance.
Optional identity theft and legal protection services.
Employee referral bonus eligibility up to $10,000.
Mobility among Wyetech-supported contracts.
Team-building events, including monthly lunches, a summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party.
Two complimentary branded clothing orders annually.