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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # System Engineer, Level 6 - **Company:** Independent Software - **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, CentOS, Information Systems, Modems, Linux, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Networking Hardware, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux System Administration, NetApp Applications, Radio-Frequency Identification, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Virtual Machines, Virtualization Technology, Computer Networking Systems, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Network Server - **Published:** August 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/uscae1cad3697e763bce4bda913c2dabd3 ## About the Role * Extensive Systems Engineering experience supporting complex technical environments * Experience managing or coordinating laboratory, integration, test, or similar technical environments * Strong hardware knowledge, including servers, networking equipment, racks, switches, storage, and related infrastructure * Knowledge of RF systems and components, including RF equipment, switches, modems, digitizers, receivers, timing, and GPS * Experience with Linux environments, including Red Hat and/or CentOS * Familiarity with Kubernetes, virtualization, and virtual machines * Knowledge of networking, fiber-optic connectivity, VPNs, LAN infrastructure, and technical wiring * Experience developing or maintaining technical diagrams, rack elevations, wiring diagrams, or infrastructure documentation * Knowledge of secure system and facility requirements * Strong organizational, coordination, troubleshooting, and communication skills Education and Experience: Candidates must meet one of the following requirements: * Bachelor's degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or related discipline from an accredited college or university and twenty (20) years of Systems Engineering experience. OR * High School Diploma or GED and twenty-four (24) years of Systems Engineering experience. OR * Qualified Engineering Fields include, but are not limited to: Aeronautical, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical, Nuclear, Software, Systems Engineering, and Engineering Management. OR * Related disciplines include, but are not limited to: Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or similar technical fields. Qualified Engineering Fields include, but are not limited to: Aeronautical, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical, Nuclear, Software, Systems Engineering, and Engineering Management. Related disciplines include, but are not limited to: Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or similar technical fields. Clearance Requirement: * Must possess an active TS SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role ## Description At Independent Software, as a Level 6 Systems Engineer, you will provide senior-level systems engineering and technical leadership supporting complex laboratory environments and mission systems. You will manage and coordinate lab activities, infrastructure, hardware, software, networking, RF systems, and facility requirements to ensure laboratory capabilities remain operational, secure, organized, and mission ready. This role requires broad technical knowledge across enterprise IT, RF and networking infrastructure, virtualization, Linux environments, and secure facility operations, along with the ability to coordinate technical activities across multiple teams and stakeholders., * Manage and coordinate laboratory space, activities, resources, and technical infrastructure * Develop and maintain lab space utilization plans, diagrams, milestone schedules, and staging-area schedules * Coordinate installation, configuration, and integration of servers, networking equipment, RF equipment, racks, switches, modems, digitizers, receivers, and related hardware * Maintain and update LAN, wiring, rack elevation, power, and other technical diagrams * Support RF configurations, GPS and timing systems, fiber-optic connections, and connectivity between facilities * Support Linux and virtualized environments, including Red Hat, CentOS, Kubernetes, and virtual machines * Support storage and infrastructure technologies, including NetApp * Coordinate equipment inventory, barcoding, shipping/receiving, and hardware placement * Support secure lab requirements, system security activities, and applicable security documentation * Coordinate EMI testing and other technical testing activities * Monitor laboratory safety, cleanliness, space utilization, and infrastructure requirements * Provide senior technical leadership and coordinate engineering activities across mission teams * Must be available to work during the core hours of 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, CyberTrend's leadership has 40 years of experience in the industry, and the company continues to serve as a technology leader on many defense projects and programs. Formed in 2010,… + 1 month ago, CyberTrend's leadership has 40 years of experience in the industry, and the company continues to serve as a technology leader on many defense projects and programs. 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