Sr Systems Engineer (Onboarding Engineer)

Job DetailsJob Location: VA 76 - Reston, VA 20191Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeJob Category: Information TechnologyPosition Title: Sr. Systems Engineer (Onboarding Engineer)
Clearance Requirements: TS/SCI with CI Polygraph. Investigation or CV date within 5 years.

Duties and Responsibilities:

System Integration:

Design, develop, and implement integration solutions to onboard new systems into the existing infrastructure
Configure and customize new systems to align with existing business processes and technical standards
Ensure seamless data flow and communication between different systems
Strong understanding of integration patterns, APIs (REST, SOAP), messaging queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ), and ETL processes
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) and ideally experience with programming languages used in the target systems (e.g., Java, .NET)
Solid understanding of Linux and Windows server environments
Experience with relational and graph databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Neo4J, AnzoGraph) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra). Knowledge of SQL is essential
Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud-based integration services
In-depth understanding of networking concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls)
Knowledge of zero trust, security best practices, and common security protocols (e.g., OAuth, SAML)
Experience with DevOps tools for automation, configuration management, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) (e.g., Jenkins, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with monitoring tools to track system performance and identify issues (e.g., SPLUNK, Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios)

System Onboarding Process Management:

Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document system requirements
Analyze requirements to identify integration points and potential challenges
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of integration processes and system configurations
Provide training and support to users on new systems and integrated workflows
Manage the end-to-end onboarding process for new systems, from initial planning to go-live
Develop and maintain onboarding documentation, including procedures, checklists, and training materials
Coordinate with various teams (e.g., development, operations, security) to ensure smooth onboarding

Testing and Validation:

Develop and execute test plans to ensure the quality and reliability of integrated systems
Identify and resolve integration issues through debugging and troubleshooting
Perform user acceptance testing (UAT) with stakeholders

Automation and Optimization:

Identify opportunities to automate onboarding processes and improve efficiency
Develop scripts and tools to automate repetitive tasks
Monitor system performance and identify areas for optimization

Security and Compliance:

Ensure systems are integrated in compliance with security policies and IC regulations
Implement security best practices to protect sensitive data

Troubleshooting and Support:

Provide technical support to users experiencing issues with integrated systems
Troubleshoot and resolve complex integration problems
Escalate issues to appropriate teams as needed

QualificationsQualifications:

Active TS/SCI with CI poly is REQUIRED
BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related.
15+ years of experience in system integration, software development, or a related field.
IAT Level II (CISSP, Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CCSP, etc.)
Proven experience leading large complex programs as a Security Engineer, Systems Engineer, or similar role
Experience with architecting Zero Trust solutions in alignment with industry standards, including NIST 800-207, CISA Maturity Model, or DoD and IC Zero Trust Strategy
Experience with Identity, Credentialling & Access Management (ICAM)
Experience with agile development methodologies
Strong understanding of networking concepts, security protocols, and operating systems
Experience with cloud security architecture and implementations (i.e., AWS, Azure, GCP)
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and learn new technologies quickly

Echelon Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.