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Systems Engineer (L4 or L5)

Zachary Piper Solutions
Zachary Piper Solutions Salary
Annapolis, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 8/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/21/2026
We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer (Level 4 or Level 5) to support a recently upgraded suite of enterprise collaboration platforms used by a large and diverse user community. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with end users and customers, serve as a primary point of contact for system assistance, and become a subject matter expert on the platforms.

The ideal candidate is customer-focused, technically capable, and comfortable engaging with users at all levels—from analysts to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide community management and help desk support, including access issues, feature questions, and issue triage during core support hours
  • Serve as a subject matter resource on collaboration platform capabilities, configurations, and use cases
  • Train and brief users through live sessions, webinars, and written documentation
  • Actively engage user communities by answering questions, moderating discussions, and encouraging constructive participation
  • Build, support, and improve community structures and groups; identify community owners and recommend improvements
  • Capture, document, and communicate user requirements; submit, review, and provide feedback on enhancement and bug tickets
  • Test platform upgrades and support rollout activities
  • Maintain and update training materials, feature documentation, and release communications
  • Track and report help desk activity, community engagement, and recurring program metrics

Required Qualifications

  • 9 years of experience in systems engineering, IT, or a closely related technical field
    • Bachelor’s degree may substitute for 4 years of experience
    • Master’s degree may substitute for 6 years of experience
  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, including experience briefing and training diverse audiences
  • Ability to quickly learn new platforms, tools, and technologies
  • Experience troubleshooting issues, coordinating with stakeholders, and resolving service or platform problems
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of community management concepts and best practices
  • Experience working within or supporting the Intelligence Community or similar enterprise collaboration environments
  • Experience engaging users on online collaboration platforms and moderating forums or communities
  • Basic working knowledge of (or ability to learn) HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for simple page design and user assistance

Compensation:

$160,000- $185,000 depending on years of experience

PTO, Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Salary : $160,000 - $185,000

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