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# System Engineer - Senior

- **Company:** Everforth Ecs
- **Location:** Fairfax, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Network Security, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, Computer Network Operations, Information Technology
- **Published:** May 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/dff353cf-2aad-4d94-96be-c4ecb85b4820

## About the Role

* Clearance: Secret Eligible required
 * S. Citizenship required
 * DoD 8140.03 Compliance: DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) Work Role 451-System Administrator at the Advanced proficiency level
 * Certifications (one or more required): SecurityX / CASP+, CCNP Security, CCSP, FITSP-O, GFACT
 * Education: Masters or Ph.D in [Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering]
 * Minimum of 8-10 years of experience engineering and integrating enterprise systems architectures within DoD or Federal environments
 * Demonstrated experience in supporting modernization and lifecycle sustainment initiatives
 * Proven experience in designing secure and scalable technical solutions
 * Experience in implementing automation, resiliency, and high-availability strategies
 * Experience leading technical integration efforts and coordinating with network and security teams, * Clearance: Active Secret preferred
 * Familiarity with ARNG or DoD IT environments
 * Experience with SIPRNet operations
 * Knowledge of RMF and STIG compliance processes
 * Strong understanding of network operations and cybersecurity best practices

## Description

* Engineer and integrate enterprise systems architectures to support modernization and optimize performance.
 * Design and implement technical solutions that are secure and scalable.
 * Analyze complex system requirements and develop strategies for automation and resiliency.
 * Ensure compliance with cybersecurity and configuration management standards.
 * Lead technical integration efforts and coordinate with network and security teams.
 * Support lifecycle sustainment initiatives across DoDIN-connected infrastructures.
 * Enforce configuration management baselines and cybersecurity compliance standards.
 * Ensure systems meet RMF, STIG, and operational performance requirements.


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