Part-Time

Subject Matter Expert Systems Engineer

Synergy ECP

Synergy ECP

51-200 employees

Cybersecurity and mission IT for defense.

Compensation Overview

$90k - $110k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Dulles, VA, USA

In Person

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure (1)
Required Skills
PowerShell
Python
MySQL
LDAP
Groovy
SAML
Jenkins
Terraform
Ansible
MongoDB
DevOps
Cassandra
OAuth

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Requirements
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM field
  • Minimum of 16 years of relevant experience
  • DoD 8140 compliant (Security+ CE certification)
  • Experience configuring, deploying, and maintaining TeamWork Cloud and Cameo, including associated technologies such as Cassandra DB
  • Experience deploying and maintaining applications as Application-as-Code (AaC) using CI/CD pipelines
  • Strong engineering rigor and technical leadership skills
  • Expert troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities
  • Experience with relational and non-relational databases including Cassandra, MySQL, MongoDB
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience integrating applications with workflow, case management, ticketing, or automation platforms such as ServiceNow
  • Knowledge of Active Directory
  • Knowledge of SAML
  • Knowledge of OpenLDAP
  • Knowledge of OAuth 2.0
  • Knowledge of OpenID Connect (OIDC)
  • Experience creating and executing unit, system, and user acceptance testing plans
  • Strong documentation skills
  • Experience developing integration interfaces using Python
  • Experience developing integration interfaces using PowerShell
  • Experience developing integration interfaces using Groovy
  • Experience with Ansible
  • Experience with Terraform
  • Experience with Jenkins
  • Experience with GitLab
  • Clearance required: TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
  • U.S. Citizenship
Responsibilities
  • Provide senior-level technical leadership for cloud-based systems engineering, enterprise application integration, and Model-Based Systems Engineering environments.
  • Configure, deploy, and maintain TeamWork Cloud and Cameo, including associated technologies such as Cassandra DB.
  • Deploy and maintain applications as Application-as-Code (AaC) using CI/CD pipelines.
  • Create and execute unit, system, and user acceptance testing plans.
  • Integrate applications with workflow, case management, ticketing, or automation platforms such as ServiceNow.
  • Develop integration interfaces using Python, PowerShell, and Groovy.
  • Work with Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, and GitLab to support deployments and automation.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
  • Experience optimizing cloud solutions
  • Experience with Grafana and Splunk
  • Experience with ServiceNow
  • Experience integrating virtualized applications and application streaming technologies
  • Experience supporting cloud infrastructure, security, and enterprise service domains
  • Experience with IBM Enterprise Lifecycle Management
  • Experience with SharePoint
  • Experience with Tableau
  • Experience managing API gateways and service catalogs
  • Experience developing cross-domain capabilities
  • Experience with Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud, or IBM Cloud
  • Experience with Rancher and Kubernetes

Synergy ECP provides cybersecurity, engineering, mission IT, and special programs support for defense and intelligence agencies. It helps clients navigate cybersecurity and digital transformation by delivering mission-critical solutions through a team with deep expertise and technology-enabled capabilities. Services are organized around protecting networks and data, engineering systems, and managing mission-focused IT programs, including specialized support for national security programs. The company differentiates itself through close collaboration with customers, a strong emphasis on its employees, and a track record of handling challenging national security issues with precise execution. The goal is to earn trust by delivering reliable performance, continuously growing capabilities, and helping customers improve performance while advancing its employees and partners.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Columbia, Maryland

Founded

2007

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • December 2025 SHIELD award access opens a $151 billion ceiling and future task orders.
  • Falfurrias-backed acquisitions give Synergy ECP faster scale across defense, intelligence, and DOE missions.
  • Phil Murphy’s 2024 appointment and Eric Beane’s 2025 COO hire signal operational tightening.

What critics are saying

  • Federal contracting concentrates revenue in budget-driven agencies and procurement cycles, exposing 2026 volatility.
  • Integrating NetServices after SoftTech and SPYROS strains retention, delivery consistency, and margins.
  • A missed recompete or protest on the SHIELD IDIQ would crater growth momentum fast.

What makes Synergy ECP unique

  • Synergy ECP serves U.S. Intelligence and Defense customers with software, cyber, and systems engineering.
  • January 2026 Tradewinds “Awardable” status validates its AI-enabled training product for government buyers.
  • December 2025 NetServices acquisition deepens federal IT modernization, Zero Trust, DevSecOps, and enterprise operations.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Wellness Program

Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

16%

1 year growth

16%

2 year growth

16%
PR Newswire
Dec 3rd, 2025
Synergy ECP Acquires Federal IT Solutions Leader NetServices

COLUMBIA, Md., Dec. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Synergy ECP, a provider of software engineering, cybersecurity, and systems engineering services for the U.S. Intelligence and Defense communities, today announced its acquisition of NetServices, a premier provider of secure, innovative technology solutions supporting mission-critical federal environments. The acquisition was supported by Charlotte, NC based private equity firm Falfurrias Management Partners, which partnered with Synergy ECP in October 2023.For nearly 30 years, NetServices has provided IT modernization, software engineering, cybersecurity, and enterprise operations solutions for defense and intelligence agencies. Known for pairing top-tier technical talent with deep mission insight, the company tackles complex national-security challenges across cloud migration, Zero Trust architecture, DevSecOps, AI/ML, and Enterprise IT service management and operations.These capabilities strengthen Synergy ECP's ability to deliver end-to-end, mission-driven technology solutions across the Intelligence and Defense communities, while expanding access to key customer missions and technical programs essential to national security."The addition of NetServices is a tremendous advancement for Synergy ECP," said Phil Murphy, CEO of Synergy ECP. "NetServices has built a strong reputation for delivering excellence in secure federal IT solutions

GlobeNewswire
Dec 3rd, 2024
Phil Murphy Joins Synergy ECP as President and COO

COLUMBIA, Md., Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Synergy ECP, a leading provider of mission critical, highly technical solutions for the Defense and Intelligence Communities, is excited to announce the appointment of Phil Murphy as its new President and Chief Operating Officer.

Citybiz
Oct 15th, 2024
Michael Widener Joins Synergy ECP Board of Advisors

COLUMBIA, Md., Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Synergy ECP, a leading provider of mission critical, highly technical solutions for the Defense and Intelligence Communities, is excited to announce the appointment of Michael Widener to its Board of Advisors.

GlobeNewswire
Jun 18th, 2024
Synergy ECP Acquires SPYROS Cyber Firm

Synergy ECP has acquired SPYROS Information Technology Consulting, a cyber operations firm specializing in critical infrastructure resiliency, 5G technology, and signals intelligence. Supported by Falfurrias Capital Partners, this acquisition enhances Synergy ECP's capabilities in delivering specialized cyber solutions to the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and Department of Energy National Laboratories. This follows Synergy ECP's recent acquisition of SoftTech Solutions in March.

The Tech Outlook
Mar 26th, 2024
Synergy ECP Announces Acquisition of Software Engineering Firm SoftTech Solutions

Synergy ECP announces acquisition of software engineering firm SoftTech Solutions.