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# System Engineer, Level 3

- **Company:** Independent Software
- **Location:** Anne Arundel County, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Information Systems, Networking Hardware, Network Troubleshooting, Systems Integration, Build Management, Information Technology, Hardware Infrastructure
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/32ad678c-d85e-424b-8c6a-bb8e6984e298/system-engineer-level-

## About the Role

* Experience with system hardware/software integration and system deployments
 * Hands-on experience installing and supporting network and telecommunications equipment
 * Experience installing and terminating CAT-5/6 and fiber-optic cabling
 * Experience using fiber-optic test equipment, including optical power meters and OTDRs
 * Strong hardware, software, and network troubleshooting skills
 * Experience installing, testing, maintaining, and decommissioning systems
 * Experience performing Quality Assurance evaluations of system builds
 * Experience repairing or replacing components in Dell servers
 * Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with customers and technical teams

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Familiarity with Dell, Arista, and Raritan hardware
 * Experience supporting system build and deployment activities in mission-focused environments, Candidates must meet one of the following:
 * Bachelor's degree in a qualified Engineering Field or related discipline plus six (6) years of Systems Engineering experience; OR
 * High School Diploma or GED plus ten (10) years of general Systems Engineering experience; OR
 * Master's degree in a qualified Engineering Field or related discipline plus four (4) years of Systems Engineering experience; OR
 * PhD in a qualified Engineering Field or related discipline plus two (2) years of Systems Engineering experience.

Qualified or related disciplines include Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or a comparable technical field.
Clearance Requirement:

 * Must possess an active TS SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role

## Description

At Independent Software, as a Systems Engineer Level 3, you will support the full engineering lifecycle of mission systems from integration and testing through deployment and operational support. You will work with a small, mission-focused team to integrate hardware, software, networking, and telecommunications infrastructure while interacting regularly with users and customers.

This is a hands-on engineering position that includes system deployments, server hardware, network equipment, fiber and CAT-5/6 cabling, testing, troubleshooting, and Quality Assurance activities to ensure systems are reliable, maintainable, and ready for mission use., * Support systems throughout the engineering lifecycle from integration and testing through deployment

 * Integrate, install, test, troubleshoot, maintain, and decommission system hardware and software
 * Install, relocate, and maintain fiber and CAT-5/6 cabling, cross-connections, equipment cabinets, and network equipment
 * Terminate CAT-5/6 and fiber-optic cabling
 * Test and troubleshoot fiber using optical power meters, OTDRs, and related test equipment
 * Monitor and troubleshoot hardware, software, network, and connectivity issues
 * Perform Quality Assurance evaluations of system builds for quality, reliability, maintainability, and safety
 * Install, troubleshoot, repair, and replace components in Dell servers
 * Support networking and infrastructure hardware, including Dell, Arista, and Raritan equipment
 * Collaborate with users, customers, and engineering team members during system integration and deployment