System Engineer Mid-Level Pos 857 System Engineer Skill Level 3
Systems Engineer (Level 3)
Location: Fort Meade, MD (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (Required)We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer (Level 3) to support a mission-critical program within the Intelligence Community. This role operates across the full systems engineering lifecycle, supporting design, integration, testing, and sustainment of complex classified systems in a secure environment.
This position is fully onsite within a SCIF and requires an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph prior to consideration.ResponsibilitiesSystems Engineering
Metasys Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Location: Fort Meade, MD (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (Required)We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer (Level 3) to support a mission-critical program within the Intelligence Community. This role operates across the full systems engineering lifecycle, supporting design, integration, testing, and sustainment of complex classified systems in a secure environment.
This position is fully onsite within a SCIF and requires an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph prior to consideration.ResponsibilitiesSystems Engineering
- Support all phases of the systems engineering lifecycle from concept through sustainment
- Translate mission requirements into system designs and technical solutions
- Develop technical documentation including system architectures, ICDs, and test plans
- Participate in design reviews and technical meetings
- Support configuration management and system baseline control
- Install, configure, and manage Linux environments (RHEL, CentOS, Rocky Linux)
- Maintain authentication systems including FreeIPA and Active Directory integration
- Manage system performance, patching, and lifecycle operations
- Provide advanced troubleshooting across Linux systems
- Install and maintain secure communications infrastructure (STE/STN)
- Support provisioning, troubleshooting, and system integration in classified environments
- Maintain inventory and documentation of infrastructure components
- Install, configure, and maintain government-provided software
- Perform patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management
- Support integration and issue resolution with stakeholders
- Develop and maintain scripts in Bash and Python
- Automate system monitoring, configuration, and operational workflows
- Execute system-level testing and validation activities
- Troubleshoot complex, multi-component systems
- Support system readiness and deployment activities
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 8+ years of systems engineering experience in DoD or Intelligence Community environments
- Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (required)
- Strong experience with Linux systems (RHEL, CentOS, Rocky Linux)
- Experience with identity management (FreeIPA and/or Active Directory)
- Hands-on experience with STE/STN infrastructure
- Experience supporting GOTS software
- Proficiency in Bash and/or Python scripting
- Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills
- Experience with virtualization or containerization (VMware, Docker, Kubernetes)
- Familiarity with storage solutions (NAS, SAN, Ceph)
- Experience with automation tools (Ansible, SaltStack)
- Knowledge of CI/CD and DevOps practices
- Experience working in air-gapped environments
- DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification
Metasys Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, veteran or disability status.
