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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** SixGen, Inc
- **Location:** Columbia, MD, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $201,000.0 - $240,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing, Network Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, DODAF
- **Published:** July 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/6b57b155-8c84-45ff-b105-93b5d2640248

## About the Role

We are seeking a Systems Engineer with a diverse set of technical skills and the ability to adapt to unique mission requirements. The selected candidate will support projects focused on developing and implementing next-generation IT tools, systems, and capabilities while providing technical leadership throughout the engineering lifecycle., * Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or a related discipline (four years of relevant experience may be substituted for a degree).

 * Active CISSP, CASP+ CE, or CSSLP certification (minimum DoD 8570 IASAE Level II certification).
 * 15+ years of systems engineering experience.
 * Experience developing technical documentation, system architectures, and system designs.
 * Experience supporting system development, integration, and implementation activities.
 * Experience communicating with technical teams, government stakeholders, and senior leadership.
 * Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph., * Exposure to Cloud and AWS environments.
 * Knowledge of the DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF).
 * Experience designing and engineering systems from the ground up.
 * Experience with network architecture and systems engineering.
 * Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to quickly assess and develop practical technical solutions.

## Description

Systems Engineering

 * Evaluate, develop, and deliver technical input to the systems engineering process.
 * Develop technical documentation, system architecture, and system design documentation.
 * Guide system development and implementation planning through system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans.
 * Provide engineering guidance throughout the project lifecycle.

Technical Leadership & Coordination

 * Coordinate with administrators, engineers, developers, testers, government stakeholders, and mission partners.
 * Interact with government representatives regarding technical considerations, issues, and conflicts.
 * Establish effective working relationships with government agencies and mission partners.
 * Deliver briefings on complex topics to technical and executive audiences.

Research & Capability Development

 * Support applied research and cyber capability development projects.
 * Contribute as a senior technical resource on complex research efforts.
 * Ensure solutions are implemented in a sound and secure manner.
 * Support mission-focused engineering activities from concept through deployment.


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