System Engineer

Legato, LLC recruiters () would love to speak with you regarding the following position: Senior Systems Engineer in Hanover, MD or in Laurel, MD. Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI w/ Polygraph Salary Range: $220,000-$250,000, depending on experience. What You Will Do:

The System Engineer analyzes user requirements, concept of operations documents, and high-level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications. This role analyzes system requirements and leads design and development activities. The System Engineer guides users in formulating requirements, advises alternative approaches, and conducts feasibility studies. They provide technical leadership for the integration of requirements, design, and technology while incorporating new plans, designs, and systems into ongoing operations.

Responsibilities also include developing technical documentation, including system architecture and system design documentation. The System Engineer guides system development and implementation planning through the assessment and preparation of system engineering management plans, system integration plans, and test plans. They interact with the customer regarding systems engineering technical considerations and resolve associated problems, issues, and conflicts. This position has the ultimate responsibility for the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the Systems Engineering area of responsibility. The System Engineer also communicates effectively with program personnel, stakeholders, and senior executives.

• Strong systems engineering background and experience.
• Experience with AWS/cloud environments, dashboard fundamentals, metrics, DoDAF diagrams, requirements development, and technical documentation.
• Basic scripting experience is desired but not required.
• IAT Level II Certification required by the start date.
• At least twenty (20) years of relevant experience.
• A bachelor’s degree in a related discipline is required. Five (5) additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree, for a total of twenty-five (25) years of experience.

About Your New Company Legato, LLC is a dynamic small business headquartered in Columbia, near Ft. Meade, MD. Our positions include Cyber, Software, Systems, Networking, Data Science and other complex engineering capabilities. We set ourselves apart by having employees in the top of their field and who enjoy working at Legato for its attention to its employees, aggressive compensation, and upward mobility possibilities. We offer a generous benefits package including individual and family health, vision and dental benefits. A minimum of four (4) weeks of paid time off including a week of sick leave. Legato gives our employees 11 federal holidays off and a 401(k) employer match with no vesting schedule. There is an opportunity to earn referral benefits or bank hours if the contract allows.

Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate’s background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.