Systems Engineer SME

Cherokee Preting is seeking a Systems Engineer to support our government client. The Systems Engineer will work with a large team of developers, software engineers and data engineers., Includes the following:

Build outs, testing, maintenance, and monitoring systems:

• Requirements Decomposition

• Ensure designs are compatible with the architecture and allocated requirements to segments

• Address user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate and improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations

• Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, cost estimation, requirements allocation, and interfaced definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications

• Identify system integrity issues and solutions for the full system lifecycles from concept to disposal

• Support the development, documentation, and execution of system policies Required Qualifications

• Support the ATO/Accreditation effort for customer systems and applications

• Provide Release Management for deployment readiness, coordination and activities

• Participation in night activities one or twice a month

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 16 years of relevant experience OR Master’s Degree with a minimum of 13 years of relevant experience

• Experience with Cloud/Amazon Web Services

• Experience with SQL

Agile Methodology/Jira, Confluence; ServiceNow (ESP):

• Experience providing Linux Administration

• Familiarity with security accreditation process

• Experience with Security Tools and Processes; RMF, NIST, Accreditation Apps (Xacta; GreenLight), System Scanning, Vulnerability Scanning; Plan of Action & Milestone (POAM) tracking

• Excellent customer support and attention to detail - Tier 3 and Tier 4 level support to team and customer base

• This position requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods.

• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with IdAM/ICAM delivery systems, Authentication, Authorization, Attributes

• Entitlement Management and Digital Policy Management

• LDAP Experience

• SEC+

• CISSP

• Amazon Web Services certification

• Experience with BPM/BAW

• Experience with Terraform and/or Cloud Formation

• DevSecOps experience

• Experience with CLSE

When considering your next opportunity, compensation is only part of the picture. We offer a benefits package designed to invest in your future and support your life outside of work.

Highlights include:

• Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security

• Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage

• Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

• Paid holidays

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options

• Professional development, training, and certification support

• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection

Because taking care of our employees isn’t just a promise, it’s part of who we are., In accordance with Virginia’s pay transparency requirements, the estimated annual salary range for this position is $205,000 - $250,000. Actual compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Behind every government mission stands skilled, mission-driven talent: people whose expertise and dedication turn complex challenges into successful outcomes. Cherokee Preting, part of Cherokee Federal, the federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is that team. We modernize aging systems, deliver care where it’s needed most, and keep missions supplied, staffed, and moving across defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies. For more than 60 federal clients, we take on the work others won’t, and deliver where it counts. If that’s the kind of work you’re looking for, you’ve found your team. Learn more at cherokee-federal.com.