Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in Sterling, VA.Duties Include:
As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will be providing Systems Engineering project leadership in support of a large, leading edge cybersecurity system
Coordinating teams in the development, integration, and testing of advanced leading-edge cybersecurity, with the assistance of the Design & Development Lead and Chief Engineer
Interfacing directly with the Customer, stakeholders, and end-users regarding priorities, capability architectures, requirements, use cases, and stories to derive, develop and decompose next-cycle updates and specifications
Senior Systems Engineer will be representing the voice of the user in development
Collaborating within Agile Release Trains and Agile Teams
Supporting risk assessments and developing risk mitigation countermeasures
Providing Systems Engineering expertise and leadership in support of a large cybersecurity system
6 years of directly relevant systems engineering experience such as allocation of hardware and software requirements, development of use cases and stories; Detailed design of system components, and direct automation/orchestration experience with larger systems
Proven leadership skills and meaningful experience successfully leading large teams
Able to effectively work as a leader, in a group, or as an independent individual contributor
Experience working in an Agile development environment in a leadership role
Possesses or quickly develops a comprehensive understanding of Government Information Security policies, regulations, and guidelines
Advanced experience with AWS/Azure cloud deployment and management tools
Expertise in automation of infrastructure - deployment, configuration, and orchestration
Direct experience with scripting in JSON, YAML, HCL, Python, bash/PSH and/or CloudFormation/Terraform
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.Compensation Type:HoursMinimum Compensation:52.70Maximum Compensation:71.30