Software Systems Engineer

As a Software Systems Engineer, you will provide specialized technical expertise across multiple systems and software disciplines, supporting reliable and efficient IT operations.
You will analyze complex software issues and contribute to system design, development, testing, integration, and ongoing technical support.
Working with minimal supervision, you will help maintain and optimize operating systems and software products in a government-focused IT environment.
You will support hardware and software upgrades, evaluate system performance, and contribute to capacity planning and operational improvements.
Collaboration with system support teams and customers will be essential to resolving technical challenges and aligning solutions with operational requirements.
You will also develop and maintain technical documentation while helping establish standards that improve system reliability and efficiency.
This opportunity is suited to an experienced IT professional who combines strong analytical skills, technical depth, and a commitment to secure, high-quality system performance.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in IT, systems engineering, or a related technical field, along with the security eligibility required to support federal government-related work.

• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field.

• An active IT-II security clearance or a current National Agency Check with Local Agency Check and Credit Check (NACLC).

• U.S. citizenship and the ability to meet applicable federal background screening requirements, including a clear criminal history check and no recent or pending bankruptcies.

• Strong technical knowledge across systems and software disciplines.

• Experience analyzing and supporting systems software, including troubleshooting, development, testing, integration, and user support.

• Familiarity with software configuration, debugging, and maintenance.

• Experience with operating systems planning, performance analysis, capacity planning, or hardware upgrades is an advantage.

• Ability to work from technical specifications to develop or modify operating system applications.

• Knowledge of software design, coding, benchmark testing, debugging, and technical documentation.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve complex technical issues.

• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with technical teams and customers.

• Ability to work independently with minimal direction while maintaining accuracy, reliability, and attention to detail.