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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # System Engineer 5 - **Company:** RealmOne - **Location:** Columbia, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $170,000.0 - $200,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Systems Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Identity and Access Management, Information Technology, Vmware - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17769251?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17769251%2FSystem-Engineer-5-Maryland-Columbia ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or other related discipline plus at least 15 years of systems engineering experience. A Master's degree or PhD may be substituted for two years of experience. A high school diploma or GED plus 19 years of systems engineering experience would also be acceptable. Certifications: * DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I or higher is required. Must have active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph. ## Description As a Specialized Infrastructure Services Systems Engineer, you will provide systems engineering assessments of end user architectures, and system administration solutions to meet required capabilities and you will help administer Windows, and both VMWare and Desktop-based systems. You will also work with network, storage, and server personnel to define new or modified solutions to complex problems; respond to requests for new systems to meet capacity and user requirements; and install and administer user desktops for specific critical user-access systems. The Level 5 Systems Engineer shall possess the following capabilities: * Perform systems engineering activities and assist in the preparation of a work product in Technical Process Areas associated with the ISO/IEC 15288. * Perform systems engineering activities and assist in the preparation of multiple work products in Project and Technical Process Areas associated with the ISO/IEC 15288. * Develop and deliver a work product in any of the ISO/IEC 15288 Process Areas. * Perform analysis of technical alternatives for a project and make preliminary recommendations. * Assist in performing systems engineering activities in the ISO/IEC 15288 Agreement or Enterprise Process Areas. * Perform systems engineering activities and develop and deliver work products in each of the ISO/IEC 15288 Project and Technical Process Areas. * Independently analyze, and recommend alternatives for elements of project's technical design. * Perform systems engineering activities and develop and deliver work products of either the ISO/IEC 15288 Agreement or Enterprise Process Areas. * Assist in developing a new or innovative approach to a technical or engineering issue. * Assist in conducting an evaluation to determine its suitability for project implementation. * Analyze and propose appropriate engineering standards and processes for a project. * Supervise or coordinate the work of other contractor engineers or technicians on a project. * Lead contractor systems engineering activities for a project to include supervising the work of the project engineering staff and technicians. * Approve delivery of work products of multiple Processes Areas defined in the ISO/IEC 15288. * Independently make decisions regarding engineering issues and methodology for a project. * Brief stakeholders and present the status on all technical aspects of their project. * Assess end user computer architectures for optimizing resource management and allocation. * Optimize system operation and resource utilization and perform system capacity analysis and planning. * Ability to break down complex problem space, formulate technical strategies, build action plans, and track progress against established baselines to resolve technical challenges and meet customer expectations. * Configure and manage Windows operating systems, VMWare and installs/loads operating systems software, troubleshoot, maintain integrity of and configure network components, along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Fake or News: Translating Dog Barks, Notepad Gets an Upgrade and Michelin-Star Robots - Paul Tregoing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1802-fake-or-news-translating-dog-barks-notepad-gets-an-upgrade-and-michelin-star-robots-paul-tregoing) - [Distributed search under the hood](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/256-distributed-search-under-the-hood) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know)