System Engineer

Job Description

Job DescriptionRole Overview

We are seeking an exceptional Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) systems engineering support to the Department of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office (DAF RCO) and other advanced acquisition and sustainment activities supporting the Department of Defense (DoD).

This is a senior, hands-on advisory role for an individual with exceptional technical expertise and recognized industry leadership. The SME will provide strategic guidance, engineering oversight, and technical leadership throughout the entire system lifecycle-from concept through deployment and sustainment.

The role emphasizes systems engineering, cybersecurity, cloud architecture, DevOps, and software development supporting mission-critical and highly classified environments.

The ideal candidate is an experienced technical leader who communicates effectively with senior government leadership and collaborates across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Key ResponsibilitiesSystems Engineering

• Lead and support highly complex technical programs from inception through completion.

• Provide engineering oversight for system design, integration, implementation, and sustainment.

• Analyze technical solutions and assess deliverables to ensure they satisfy mission requirements.

• Evaluate engineering trade studies involving cost, schedule, technical performance, and operational risk.

• Provide technical risk assessments to Government stakeholders.

• Apply digital engineering methodologies to capture:

  • System functions

  • Requirements

  • Interfaces

  • Services

  • Concepts of Operations (CONOPS)

Cloud, Hybrid Cloud & DevOps

• Provide architectural leadership for cloud-native and hybrid-cloud environments.

• Lead cloud computing and automation initiatives supporting highly classified systems.

• Develop technology frameworks and cloud architecture best practices.

• Design systems for:

  • High availability

  • Scalability

  • Disaster recovery

• Support hybrid-cloud integration across multiple cloud providers and classified environments.

• Guide DevOps teams on architecture, automation, and cloud application development.

Cybersecurity

• Integrate cybersecurity best practices throughout cloud and software development efforts.

• Support secure CI/CD pipeline implementation.

• Provide guidance on secure containerized application deployment.

• Assess cyber risks impacting:

  • Performance

  • Cost

  • Schedule

• Apply knowledge of Blue Team and Red Team vulnerability analysis to engineering decisions.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Provide strategic technical guidance to program leadership and engineering teams.

• Advise government stakeholders on technical solutions and engineering strategies.

• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary technical teams.

• Collaborate with senior leaders across the Department of Defense and Joint Services.

• Support additional engineering and advisory responsibilities as required.

Required QualificationsExperience

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience supporting the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), or related industries.

• Minimum 5 years supporting SAP and/or SCI programs.

• At least 1 year of classified SAP/SCI experience within the past five years.

Education

• Master's degree (MS or ME) in:

  • Systems Engineering

  • Computer Science

  • Electrical Engineering

  • Software Engineering

  • Cybersecurity

  • Or a related technical discipline

Clearance

• Active DoD Personnel Security Clearance.

Technical Qualifications

• Recognized technical leader and Subject Matter Expert.

• Demonstrated ability to advise senior government leadership.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing and implementing large-scale enterprise IT systems.

• Expertise in cloud and hybrid-cloud architectures supporting classified environments.

• Strong background in:

  • DevOps

  • CI/CD pipelines

  • Infrastructure automation

  • Containerized applications

• Cybersecurity expertise across:

  • Cloud platforms

  • DevOps

  • Software development

• Experience supporting DoD mission systems or weapon systems.

• Knowledge of Agile software development methodologies.

• Experience designing mission-critical systems with high availability and disaster recovery capabilities.

Work Location

• Primary work location is at U.S. Government facilities in the National Capital Region (NCR), including Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB).

• Limited telework may be authorized with Government approval.

• Travel within the NCR is expected.

• Occasional CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required in support of Government missions.

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Company Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.\r\n\r\nWe’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.\r\n\r\nOur Services\r\nW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.\r\n\r\nWe specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.\r\n\r\nWe are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.\r\n\r\nOur Expertise\r\nW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.\r\n\r\nAs a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.