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# Systems Engineer SME

- **Company:** Zachary Piper
- **Location:** Fort Belvoir, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $200,000.0 - $225,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Systems Engineering, CompTIA Security+, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Identity and Access Management, IT Management, Linux System Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Windows PowerShell, Ansible, SAP (Applications), User Environment Management, Delivery Pipeline, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9257950/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
 * Strong knowledge of Active Directory services, Group Policy, DNS, and computer and user policy management
 * Experience supporting Microsoft and non-Microsoft Public Key Infrastructure solutions
 * Proficiency with automation technologies such as Ansible Automation Platform, PowerShell, and DevOps pipelines
 * Experience with Identity, Credential, and Access Management, enterprise visibility, and end-user services
 * Knowledge of enterprise networking, compute, storage, and Windows and Linux operating systems
 * Experience applying systems engineering processes, analyzing requirements, and evaluating technology solutions
 * Ability to produce clear technical documentation, explain solutions to varied audiences, and train system administrators
 * Current CompTIA Security+ certification
 * Must have an Active TS/SCI Security Clearance and meet Special Access Program (SAP) access requirements

## Description

The Systems Engineer SME will guide complex IT initiatives from requirements gathering through implementation and transition to operations. This role works closely with program leadership, customers, and technical teams to deliver sustainable capabilities, strengthen enterprise services, and improve operational efficiency., * Translate customer needs into technical requirements, enterprise architectures, and integrated IT solutions

 * Lead projects through requirements analysis, solution design, implementation, validation, and transition to operations
 * Partner with program leadership and operations teams to address capability gaps and ensure solutions remain supportable after deployment
 * Develop architecture diagrams, data flow diagrams, implementation plans, and detailed build guides
 * Provide technical expertise across Active Directory, GPOs, DNS, PKI, ICAM, and Windows and Linux environments
 * Apply PowerShell, Ansible Automation Platform, and DevOps pipelines to automate processes and improve consistency
 * Evaluate technologies and conduct market research to inform engineering decisions
 * Improve Operations and Maintenance processes, strengthen enterprise visibility, and train administrators on newly delivered capabilities