> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2719905-principal-systems-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2719905-principal-systems-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Systems Engineer - **Company:** Wyetech LLC - **Location:** Fort Meade, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing, Linux System Administration, Windows Servers, Performance Tuning, Systems Integration, System Availability - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/system-engineer-3-wyetech-8064664 ## About the Role * TS/SCI with agency appropriate poly * A bachelor's degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus twenty (20) years of systems engineering experience. OR A High School Diploma or GED plus twenty-five (25) years of general systems engineering experience (any process area). ## Description We are seeking a Principal Systems Engineer you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-level systems that support mission-critical operations. You will work with FORNSAT systems, and various GOTS products, ensuring seamless virtualization, Linux environments, and systems of systems integration. (SE3b) Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and position appropriate security clearance is required. (e.g. Active TS/SCI security clearance with agency appropriate polygraph). Capabilities * Provide technical direction and hands-on expertise for the development, engineering, integration, and testing of hardware/software RF and FORNSAT systems. * Architect, configure, and maintain systems utilizing GOTS products. * Provide virtualization support, including cloud-based and on-premises solutions. * Administer and troubleshoot Linux-based environments, ensuring high availability and security compliance. * Manage, maintain, and deploy GOTS (Government Off-The-Shelf) products, integrating them within complex system architectures. * Oversee Windows Server administration, including performance tuning, security enhancements, and automation. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust system design and operational efficiency. * Develop and implement best practices for system security, monitoring, and documentation., * Experience with FORNSAT systems and Systems Integration The Benefits Package * Wyetech believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes 20% of each employee's gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds. Additional benefits include: * Wyetech provides a generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations. Employees have the flexibility to adjust their PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year, ensuring it meets their evolving needs. Full-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including: * A Choice of Medical Plan Options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA), * Various contract and work locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii and OCONUS * Various team-building events throughout the year such as: monthly lunches, summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party. * Employees receive two complementary branded clothing orders annually. ## Related Videos - [Systems Thinking for Performance: How to Diagnose and Fix Slow Systems without Guessing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2103-systems-thinking-for-performance-how-to-diagnose-and-fix-slow-systems-without-guessing) - [Green Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/592-green-cloud-computing) - [This Is Not Your Father's .NET](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/967-this-is-not-your-father-s-net) - [Practical performance tuning for Serverless Java on AWS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2075-practical-performance-tuning-for-serverless-java-on-aws) - [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) ## Related Articles - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [The Ultimate Software Engineer Career Path Guide for 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/146-the-ultimate-software-engineer-career-path-guide-for-2023) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)