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Job Description:

Competitive Range partners with the government to plan and deploy complex, IT-enabled, and mission-essential capabilities. Our goal is to help you develop and expand your professional capabilities while working on challenging, exciting projects in a collaborative, congenial environment. 

We are seeking an experienced  Systems Engineer III to analyze  functional business requirements , develop system architectures, and lead the  design, enhancement, and implementation of mission-critical IT systems for DoD operations. This role requires extensive experience in  systems engineering, telecommunications, middleware, and IT modernization , ensuring seamless integration of  commercially available IT solutions (COTS)into defense infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze  functional business requirements and design specifications for defense IT and engineering systems.
• Identify and resolve complex  system design and performance challenges , implementing new solutions as needed.
• Participate in the  analysis, design, and implementation of next-generation IT systems for military applications.
• Develop system requirements ensuring proper implementation by  architecture and engineering teams .
• Evaluate and integrate  COTS solutions to enhance operational efficiency and security.
• Maintain expertise in  telecommunications concepts, programming languages, operating systems, database/DBMS, and middleware .
• Collaborate closely with  cybersecurity experts, software engineers, and DoD stakeholders to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Support system  integration, testing, debugging, and performance validation in secure environments.
• Ensure adherence to  DoD cybersecurity regulations, risk management frameworks (RMF), and IT governance protocols .

Required Qualifications:

• Active Secret Clearance: TS preferred
  

• Education:
  • Master's Degree or higher with 3 years of experience OR
  • Bachelor's Degree with 6 years of relevant experience.

• Experience:
  • 6 years of experience with a  bachelor's degree OR
  • 3 years of experience with a  master's degree or higher .
• Proficiency in  systems engineering, IT architecture, secure software development, and cybersecurity best practices .
• Strong understanding of  network systems, database management, middleware integration, and telecommunications .

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with  classified defense systems and DoD IT projects .
• Familiarity with  cloud computing solutions for DoD applications (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government) .
• Knowledge of  DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and secure software development methodologies .
• Certifications such as  Security+, CISSP, or DoD-approved systems engineering credentials .

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