Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer Location: Remote Work Type: Remote Remote Work: Remote
Job Description:
Gridiron IT is seeking a System Engineer to support the National Aeronautics and Space Administration s (NASA) Consolidated Applications and Platform Services (NCAPS) program. This role focuses on strengthening NASA s external collaboration and access control capabilities across Microsoft 365, while contributing to the broader NCAPS mission of modernizing and standardizing enterprise applications and platforms.
Responsibilities: External Access & Collaboration Management (Primary)

• Create, configure, and maintain Microsoft 365 Access Packages to support secure external access to SharePoint, Teams, and related applications.
• Manage access requests, permissions assignments, and periodic access reviews.
• Monitor and audit permissions to ensure compliance with NASA and Agency IT security policies.
• Provide troubleshooting and support for access?related and eShare external collaboration issues.
• Use Power Automate to build, optimize, and maintain workflow processes supporting access control.
• Maintain NAMS identity assets and coordinate with ICAM stakeholders on requirements, updates, and release planning.
• Collaborate with M365 and IT security teams to ensure Access Package configurations and external sharing controls meet organizational security standards.
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog reviews, and coordination meetings for external access management initiatives.

NCAPS Systems Engineering & Application Support (Secondary)

• Provide operational, technical, and administrative support for external collaboration platforms, including workspace configuration, migrations, and performance monitoring.
• Support workflow troubleshooting and assist with building workflows that enhance user onboarding, provisioning, and external sharing processes.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for access control integration across NCAPS applications.
• Communicate effectively with developers, engineering teams, and stakeholders regarding system issues, access challenges, and collaboration needs.
• Assist with system sustainment, updates, and enhancements as needed.

Qualifications:
Required

• Bachelor s degree (or equivalent experience).
• Ability and willingness to obtain a NASA Public Trust Clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
• Experience administering Microsoft 365 (SharePoint, Teams, Azure AD) with a strong focus on identity and access management.
• Demonstrated experience managing access provisioning, permissions, security groups, and external collaboration controls.
• Ability to troubleshoot access, workflow, and collaboration issues in enterprise environments.
• Experience working with workflow tools such as Power Automate.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to translate technical concepts for non?technical users.
• Ability to collaborate with cross?functional technical and security teams.

Desired

• Experience supporting NASA programs or working within federal ICAM environments.
• Familiarity with systems engineering, data integration, or application sustainment within enterprise platforms.
• Knowledge of M365 external sharing policies, governance, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience with version control processes, documentation, or application release management.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Passion for developing secure, user?focused collaboration solutions.

Clearance
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $45-60hourly (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)

Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron s benefits programs.

Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity 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. Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States.

Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.