Systems Engineer 2

Salary Statement

Estimated Starting Salary Range: USD $111,100.00/Yr. - USD $185,100.00/Yr. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Description

• Serving as the principal problem‑solver for complex scientific, engineering, and business data‑processing challenges across the contract
• Evaluating existing applications, system‑administration processes, and network environments
• Designing and implementing robust solutions that improve performance, reliability, and usability
• Overseeing system integration, conducting workflow and capacity analyses, and recommending commercial‑off‑the‑shelf software when it adds value
• Working closely with program managers, developers, and end‑users to translate mission requirements into scalable, secure IT solutions

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Requirements

• Active Top Secret clearance (or higher)

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the following disciplines from an ABET‑accredited or CAE‑designated institution:

  • information technology
  • cybersecurity
  • data science
  • information systems
  • computer science

• Alternative qualifications (any one of the following) are acceptable in lieu of the degree:

  • Completion of any of the listed DoD training modules: M0923W1, A‑102‑5888, A‑102‑5599 (SNOOP), A‑531‑0045, A‑113‑0381, A‑113‑0342, A‑121‑0594 (P/L), A‑104‑0084, A‑150‑4219 (P/L), A‑150‑9020 (P/L)
  • Possession of any of the following DoD‑approved certifications: FITSP‑O, GFACT, CASP+, CCNP Security, CCSP

• Minimum three years of full‑time professional experience performing advanced systems‑analysis functions (requirements gathering, solution design, integration, or performance tuning) in a DoD or comparable high‑security environment

• Ability to independently analyze complex data‑processing problems, devise and implement technical solutions, manage system integration activities, and evaluate the suitability of commercial software products

Desired Skills

• Strong analytical mindset with proven experience solving multi‑domain (scientific, engineering, business) application challenges
• Expertise in systems architecture, configuration management, and network troubleshooting
• Proficiency with modeling and analysis tools (e.g., UML, BPMN, data‑flow diagrams) and with performance‑monitoring suites
• Hands‑on experience with major operating systems (Windows, Linux, Unix) and virtualization/container platforms
• Familiarity with enterprise‑level software development lifecycles (Agile, DevSecOps) and with version‑control/release‑management tools
• Ability to assess and recommend commercially‑available software solutions that meet mission needs while complying with security and acquisition policies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for producing technical specifications, analysis reports, and briefing materials for both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Demonstrated capability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams, including developers, network engineers, and program managers
• CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, or DoD 8570.01‑M IA/IA‑C/IA‑E are preferred additional certifications

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TOP SECRET LEVEL WITH TOP SECRET / SCI ELIGIBILITY

Travel Requirements

• Domestic travel up to 10 % of the year (approximately two weeks) for on‑site analysis, stakeholder workshops, or system‑integration visits at DoD facilities
• International travel is infrequent, typically < 5 % of the year, only when required for coordination with overseas program offices and subject to clearance approval

About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

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