Systems Engineer

• Designing, integrating, and managing complex, large‑scale systems throughout their lifecycle, ensuring high availability, scalability, and a robust security posture
• Architecting and migrating systems to enterprise cloud environments such as AWS or Azure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform
• Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and automating routine tasks using scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell to drive operational efficiency
• Implementing rigorous cybersecurity standards, including NIST guidelines, STIGs, and system hardening protocols across Linux and Windows environments
• Leading cross‑functional engineering teams, mentoring junior technical staff, and translating complex technical architectures into actionable goals for stakeholders
• Designing, developing, evaluating, modifying, and integrating fixes, features, and enhancements through all phases of the software and system development life cycle (SDLC)
• Creating technical specifications from functional specifications for complex development projects
• Analyzing the impacts of vendor‑provided updates and upgrades to systems and programming solutions
• Developing requirements baselines and updating requirements in accordance with DoW and DCDC guidance
• Providing clearly defined metrics to monitor development, using Gantt charts to display metrics, and using Microsoft Project to track schedules
• Developing input, reviewing content, and revising existing documentation on strategic integration, data strategy and architecture, and tactics
• Conducting testing of DCDC unclassified and classified solutions
• Collecting, integrating, generating, and analyzing operational systems, technical architectures, organizational structures, workflows, governance processes, and applicable tools for the development, maintenance, and evolution of DCDC systems
• Building prototypical solutions that convey technological direction and provide an external vendor’s proof of concept for future iterations
• Developing systems engineering processes and procedures for solutions to satisfy user requirements
• Including identification and quantification of system goals, creation of alternative system design concepts, performance of design trades, selection and implementation of the best design, verification that the design properly meets or met the goals, and validation of metrics
• Maintaining and updating all artifacts using the DCDC tool of choice
• Ensuring artifacts are linked and leveraging object reuse where possible to maintain accurate system models for DCDC programs

FILLING THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING

• B.S. in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical degrees
• Five years of experience in technical field
• Three years of experience with military systems
• Cyber Security Workforce (CSWF) Compliant

• None

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TOP SECRET / SCI LEVEL.

• Up to 25% travel

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

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