Systems Engineer IV

Title: Systems Engineer IV

Location: Colorado Springs, CO 

Clearance: TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph

Job Details:

• Analyze user requirements, CONOPS, and system architectures to develop system requirements and technical solutions
• Lead system design, development, and engineering activities, including analysis of alternatives (AoA) and feasibility studies
• Provide technical leadership across system integration, architecture, and implementation in complex environments
• Design and implement hybrid multi-cloud architectures and deliver scalable, resilient enterprise solutions
• Develop architecture documentation, system designs, and diagrams supporting full lifecycle delivery
• Guide system implementation planning, integration, testing, and ongoing operations
• Automate repeatable processes and improve system performance, scalability, and reliability
• Apply SRE and disaster recovery (DR) principles to ensure high availability and continuity
• Design solutions incorporating load balancing, performance engineering, DDI (DNS/DHCP/IPAM), and IdAM/IKAM (including certificate-based authentication)
• Resolve complex hardware/software interface issues and serve as an SME on emerging technologies
• Conduct system trade studies and performance optimization across the lifecycle
• Lead design efforts, mentor junior staff, and oversee high-risk or complex programs
• Communicate with government stakeholders and deliver executive-level briefings
• Ensure technical integrity and quality of all engineering deliverables

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in a technical field; an additional 4 years of may be substituted in lieu of a degree
• Minimum eight (8) years of directly related experience
• Experience with hybrid cloud architectures, automation, and enterprise system engineering
• Background in SRE, disaster recovery, and high-availability system design
• Knowledge of load balancing, performance optimization, and scalable systems
• Experience with DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM) and Identity and Access Management (IdAM/IKAM)
• Strong experience developing architecture diagrams and end-to-end solutions
• Must possess current DoD 8570 IAT II and Microsoft Certified Professional (or equivalent) certification
• Experience working in a DoD or IC environment desired
• Current active TS/SCI clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled