Systems Engineer Senior

JOB TITLE: Systems Engineer Senior

JOB LOCATION: Remote

WAGE RANGE*: $120-125k

JOB NUMBER: 26-00505

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Active Secret security clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
• Minimum 8 years of experience in systems engineering, cloud engineering, or related discipline
• Experience supporting system integration, testing, and engineering analysis
• DoD 8570 / 8140 compliant certification (IAT Level II required)

JOB DESCRIPTION: Our client is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support cloud operations, system integration, and engineering activities for a federal program.

This role is responsible for ensuring the stability, scalability, and performance of cloud-based systems and distributed environments. The position supports system integration, verification and validation, and engineering analysis across enterprise cloud infrastructure while driving improvements in reliability and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the stability and sustainability of cloud-based systems and distributed environments
• Perform system integration, verification, and validation activities across enterprise systems
• Conduct functional analysis, timeline analysis, and engineering trade studies
• Support requirements allocation and interface definition for hardware and software systems
• Develop proactive engineering solutions to monitor and manage distributed system health
• Analyze system performance, functionality, and configuration issues and implement improvements
• Utilize trends and operational metrics to enhance system performance and reliability
• Collaborate with engineering, cloud operations, and cybersecurity teams to support mission objectives
• Develop technical solutions to complex engineering challenges within cloud environments

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
• Minimum 8 years of experience in systems engineering, cloud engineering, or related discipline
• Experience supporting system integration, testing, and engineering analysis
• Strong understanding of system performance, troubleshooting, and configuration management

Certifications

• DoD 8570 / 8140 compliant certification (IAT Level II required)
• One or more cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, or Oracle Cloud) - preferred not required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal or defense programs
• Familiarity with cloud-based systems and distributed architecture
• Experience working in high-security or classified environments
• Experience with system monitoring, automation, or performance optimization tools
• Ability to operate as a technical leader within complex programs

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

• While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. Benefits offered are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and subject to change at TCM's discretion.

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