System Engineer

Job Title: System Engineer – Mid-Level
Location: Fort Meade, MD
Duration: 12 months
Work Mode: Onsite

WHAT THE CLIENT DOES?
A global risk management firm that provides a wide range of services to help organizations manage and mitigate risks in areas like security, investigations, compliance, and more.
 

Pay Rate Range: $75.00 - $ 86.79/hr on W2
Clearance Required: Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph
Position Overview

• Seeking an experienced Mid-Level System who will support mission-critical systems for a federal customer at Fort Meade.
• This role involves designing, integrating, and maintaining complex IT systems in a secure environment.
• The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability, scalability, and compliance with federal standards.

Key Responsibilities
System Design & Integration

• Develop and implement system architectures and engineering solutions.
• Integrate hardware and software components into cohesive systems.
• Support system upgrades, migrations, and performance tuning.

Lifecycle Support

• Participate in system planning, development, testing, and deployment.
• Maintain system documentation and configuration baselines.
• Support change management and configuration control processes.

Security & Compliance

• Ensure systems meet security requirements and accreditation standards.
• Collaborate with ISSOs and cybersecurity teams to support RMF activities.
• Respond to system vulnerabilities and implement mitigation strategies.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with program managers, developers, and other engineers.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and leadership.

Must Have:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience: 3–7 years of relevant experience in system engineering within federal or DoD environments.