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Systems Engineer III

Invictus International Consulting, LLC
Alexandria, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/23/2031

Title: Systems Engineer III

Location: Alexandria, VA 

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

 

Job Details:

  • Lead analysis of user requirements, CONOPS, and system architectures to develop requirements and drive system design, development, integration, and implementation
  • Provide technical leadership across the full systems engineering lifecycle, including architecture development, system design, integration, testing, and operational transition
  • Develop and maintain system architecture, engineering documentation, and plans (SEMPs, integration/test plans, SOPs, security documentation, and architecture diagrams)
  • Guide requirements development, feasibility studies, and trade-off analyses to optimize system performance across the lifecycle
  • Direct and support system integration, interface definition, and end-to-end analysis, including resolution of complex hardware/software issues and vendor coordination
  • Develop and support modern infrastructure solutions, including:
    • Cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
    • Server deployment and domain management
    • Containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm)
    • Design and implement automation and DevOps solutions, including:
    • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) with modular design
    • Configuration as Code (Ansible)
    • CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI)
    • Secret management solutions
  • Develop and utilize scripting solutions (Bash, PowerShell, Python) to automate operations and improve system efficiency
  • Ensure secure system design and compliance alignment, including access control, authentication, and secure communications
  • Communicate effectively with government stakeholders, program teams, and senior executives, providing technical guidance and status reporting
  • Maintain technical integrity and quality of deliverables, while managing or supporting complex, high-risk programs
  • Supervise and mentor technical staff, establishing best practices and state-of-the-art engineering approaches
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and drive their evaluation and integration into enterprise environments

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in technical discipline; an additional 4 years of may be substituted in lieu of a degree
  • Minimum six (6) years of directly related experience
  • Demonstrated experience with:
    • Systems engineering lifecycle (requirements, design, integration, testing
    • Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
    • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and Configuration as Code (Ansible) CI/CD pipeline development (GitLab CI or similar)
    • Containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm)
    • Server deployment, domain management, and system integration
    • Scripting/automation (Bash, PowerShell, Python)
    • Secrets management and secure system design
    • Development of technical documentation, SOPs, and architecture diagrams
  • Proven ability to work independently, lead technical efforts, and solve complex problems
  • Must possess current DoD 8570 IAT II and Microsoft Certified Professional (or equivalent) certification
  • Current active TS/SCI clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled

 

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