NISSC 3 Systems Engineer III

• The Systems Engineers will lead and support engineering investigations, risk management, process improvement, and technical documentation to ensure systems meet contract, customer, and mission objectives.
• Perform technical planning, requirements management, and configuration activities to support complex mission systems and architectures.
• Support system integration, verification, and validation, including test planning, execution, and analysis of results.
• Conduct engineering investigations to diagnose and resolve system issues, including root cause analysis and recommended corrective actions.
• Lead or support requirements analysis, allocation, and traceability across hardware, software, and network components.
• Contribute to technical risk management, including identification, assessment, mitigation planning, and tracking.
• Support engineering process improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with program standards and best practices.
• Track and manage system obsolescence, supporting technology refresh, upgrades, and transition planning.
• Develop, review, and maintain technical deliverables such as system engineering plans, interface control documents, design descriptions, and test reports.
• Prepare and manage technical documentation, engineering plans, training inputs, and supportability analyses in alignment with program needs and contract requirements.
• Coordinate with cross functional teams (operations, cybersecurity, configuration management, logistics, test) to ensure integrated engineering solutions and supportability.

Do you have a valid CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner certification?, Do you have experience in Technical troubleshooting support?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, + 7-10 years of relevant experience in systems engineering, systems architecture, or complex system administration/integration in secure, mission critical (DoD or similar) environments.

• Expertise in system administration and troubleshooting in support of multiple mission systems.
• Strong skills in preventive and corrective maintenance with a focus on system availability and operational readiness.
• Experience supporting incident response, including troubleshooting, documentation, and coordination of corrective actions.
• Proficiency in managing process documentation, operational logs, and technical records to maintain data integrity and traceability.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute technical input for performance optimization and to oversee compliance with engineering and procedural standards.
• Experience working with cross functional teams to align engineering tasks with program objectives and schedules.

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field, OR *

• Equivalent DoD/Military training in systems engineering, systems administration, or a related technical discipline.

• Minimum: Active Secret clearance with eligibility to obtain TS/SCI. *

• Holds a DoD 8140 qualifying certification; one or more of the following (or equivalent) is required/preferred:
• SecurityX / CASP+ - CCNP Security - CCSP - FITSPO - GFACT

3.93.9 out of 5 stars 3930 Tech View, Colorado Springs, CO 80925 $96,800 - $161,500 a year - Full-time, Wage Transparency Statement: AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $96,800.00/Yr. - USD $161,500.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. EEO Statement: EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status