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# Systems Engineer SME

- **Company:** Zachary Piper
- **Location:** Newington, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $200,000.0 - $230,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Systems Engineering, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), IT Management, Log Analysis, Microsoft Solutions Framework, Public Key Infrastructure, Windows PowerShell, Ansible, Software Testing Automation Framework, User Environment Management, Delivery Pipeline, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9091515/systems-engineer-sme

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems, Systems Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or a related discipline
 * 15+ years of enterprise IT experience
 * Active TS/SCI Clearance
 * Security+ certification

Required Technical Skills:

 * Active Directory services (GPO, DNS, etc.)
 * Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) - Microsoft and non-Microsoft solutions
 * Automation tools and frameworks (Ansible Automation Platform, DevOps pipelines, PowerShell)
 * Enterprise visibility and ICAM solutions
 * Infrastructure domains (compute, storage, transport)
 * Operating systems: Windows and Linux
 * Systems engineering processes and requirements analysis
 * Computer and user policy management, * Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
 * Ability to clearly document architectures, solutions, and processes
 * Experience training and enabling system administrators on new capabilities
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in complex enterprise environments

Preferred Skills:

 * Active Directory operations and troubleshooting
 * Log analysis and troubleshooting
 * Advanced requirements analysis experience

## Description

Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking a Systems Engineer SME to support a DoD program based in Newington, VA . This position is a full-time role that will be fully onsite . This position is critical in delivering scalable, secure, and mission-aligned enterprise IT capabilities within a high-visibility government environment. As a Systems Engineer SME, you will play a pivotal role in guiding engineering efforts, aligning technical solutions with mission requirements, and ensuring seamless transition of capabilities into sustained operations., * Interact with the PMO and Customer leadership to align requirements and capability delivery across the program lifecycle

 * Collaborate closely with operations teams to identify and close operational gaps, ensuring solutions remain sustainable post-transition
 * Apply systems engineering principles to design, implement, and document enterprise solutions
 * Develop robust build guides, architecture diagrams, and data flow diagrams to enable successful transition to operations teams
 * Lead requirements development efforts and guide projects of varying size through a defined engineering lifecycle
 * Support enterprise infrastructure environments spanning compute, storage, transport, and end-user services
 * Contribute to ICAM, Active Directory, PKI, and policy-driven enterprise services
 * Provide technical leadership and mentorship, including training system administrators on deployed capabilities
 * Conduct market research and support technology evaluation efforts to enhance enterprise platforms


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