Job Description

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 a skilled  Systems   Engineer   II to analyze  functional   business   requirements and design specifications for  mission critical   defense  applications . This role supports DoD contracts by identifying and resolving  system   design   challenges , enhancing existing systems, and leading new IT infrastructure developments. The ideal candidate will work closely with engineering teams, ensuring optimal system performance and compliance with  DoD   security   and   operational   guidelines .

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze  business requirements and design specifications to develop secure and efficient IT systems.
• Identify and resolve issues within  existing system architectures , implementing enhancements where necessary.
• Participate in the  analysis, design, and implementation of next-generation IT systems for defense applications.
• Evaluate  commercially available IT solutions (COTS)and ensure seamless integration into DoD infrastructure.
• Translate customer needs into  technical requirements , ensuring feasibility for engineering teams.
• Work closely with  programmers, software engineers, and systems architects to maintain system integrity.
• Provide expertise in  telecommunications, programming languages, operating systems, database management, and middleware .
• Ensure systems comply with  DoD security protocols, risk management frameworks (RMF), and cybersecurity best practices .

Required Qualifications: 

• Active Secret Clearance: TS preferred. 

• Education:
  • Master's Degree or higher with 1 year of experience OR
  • Bachelor's Degree with 3 years of experience.
• Experience:
  • 3 years of experience with a  bachelor's degree OR
  • 1 year of experience with a  master's degree or higher .

• Strong knowledge of  systems engineering principles, IT infrastructure, and secure software development .
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required  security clearance .
• Expertise in  network systems, cybersecurity frameworks, and system integration methodologies .

Preferred Qualifications:

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

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