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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** CareerCircle
- **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $107,900.0 - $195,050.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), C (Programming Language), AutoCAD, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Unit Testing, Bioinformatics, C++ (Programming Language), Ubuntu (Operating System), Cloud Computing, Software Documentation, Code Review, Signals Intelligence, Complex Networks, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, Data Centers, Debian Linux, Linux, Firmware, Data Flow Control, Human-Computer Interaction, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Intrusion Detection Systems, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Knowledge Management, Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Linux Servers, Microsoft Visio, Windows Servers, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Scrum Methodology, Rapid Prototyping Process, Scaled Agile Framework, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Modeling Language, Systems Architecture, System Testing, Systems Integration, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Network Switches, Network Routing, Scripting, Computer Network Operations, Firewalls (Computer Science), SC Clearance, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Deployment Automation
- **Published:** July 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/md/ft-meade/6de5ada0-71be-491d-bac1-5dc8bbe89bf8

## About the Role

* Qualifications: Bachelor's degree plus nine (9) years of relevant experience as a systems engineer or equivalent. Understanding of Agile and other constructs, and CI/CD practices.
 * Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required to be considered for this role.
 * Desirable Skills: Knowledge of Agentic frameworks (langgraph) and customer dataflows and sources., Linux
Sensors
AutoCAD
Firmware
Topology
Actuators
Visionary
Operations
Innovation
Reliability
Operability
Test Design
Coordinating
Debian Linux
Communication
Cyber Security
Microsoft Visio
Access Controls
Cloud Computing
Technical Issues
Physical Security
Technical Writing
Wireless Networks
Acceptance Testing
Systems Engineering
Systems Integration
Integration Testing
Technical Leadership
Systems Architecture
Network Architecture
Architectural Design
Firmware Development
Regulatory Compliance
Design Specifications
Software Documentation
Artificial Intelligence
Obsolescence Management
C (Programming Language)
Human Machine Interfaces
Ubuntu (Operating System)
Engineering Design Process
C++ (Programming Language)
Code Of Federal Regulations
Intrusion Detection Systems
Python (Programming Language)
Programmable Logic Controllers
Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
Intrusion Detection And Prevention

## Description

Auditing
Equities
Langgraph
Operations
Leadership
Automation
Purchasing
Upskilling
Code Review
Market Data
Unit Testing
Cryptography
Key Management
System Testing
Ancient History
Project Delivery
Rapid Prototyping
Analytical Method
Systems Engineering
Systems Integration
Technology Research
Time Off Management
Security Engineering
Software Engineering
Knowledge Management
User Experience (UX)
Systems Architecture
Signals Intelligence
Prototype Development
Computer Network Operations
Milestones (Project Management)
Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance), Seeking a motivated Senior Systems Engineer to support the exciting Analysis & Mitigations mission to assist in defining and implementing a system architecture for an Agentic Knowledge Management System using an agentic framework to perform automated knowledge extraction. The engineer will work closely with the project lead to manage system integration, develop and maintain deployment strategies and processes, ensure compliance, perform system testing, validation, and life cycle sustainment. Additionally, participate in the development and maintenance of technical plans, milestones, and code reviews., * Mission Focus: Collaborate closely with project leadership to manage system integration, develop and maintain deployment strategies and processes to ensure smooth delivery of product. Coordinate efforts across the team for effective collaboration and project delivery. Ensure compliance with system standards and best practices through system testing, validation, and life cycle sustainment. Develop and maintain technical plans, milestones, and code reviews.

 * Technical Proficiency: Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure seamless component integration. Decompose project requirements into actionable technical tasks and specifications for software engineers, data scientists, and UX designers. Maintain comprehensive documentation of system architecture, integration, and deployment. Implement and enforce system standards, protocols, and best practices. Conduct regular security, performance, and quality audits for compliance., All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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