Senior Systems Engineer

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At a glance, WWT was founded in 1990 in St. Louis, Missouri. We employ over 9,000 individuals and closed nearly $17 Billion in revenue. We have an inclusive culture and believe our core values are the key to company and employee success. WWT is proud to announce that it has been named on the FORTUNE "100 Best Places to Work For " list for the eleventh consecutive year!

Want to work with highly motivated individuals that come together to form high performance team? Come join WWT today! We are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to join our Government Services Team.

Why should you join the Government Services team?

Our Government Services team provides cleared resources with a global reach to federal civilian, Department of Defense (DoD) and intelligence community markets. We excel at delivering innovative, operationally ready, and cost-effective IT solutions that accelerate the interoperability and resiliency of mission critical systems.

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Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer (Full Lifecycle, Automation & Security Focus)

Clearance: Active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one. (Can hold up to a TS/SCI)

Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Systems Engineer to transform innovative concepts into secure, operational solutions for the Department of Defense (DoD). You will be a driving force in our team, managing the full system lifecycle from concept development to deployment and maintenance. Your deep understanding of DoD standards, expertise in automation, and meticulous attention to detail will be critical in delivering cutting-edge solutions that meet the rigorous demands of the defense industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Concept Development: Translate high-level ideas into detailed user stories, functional, non-functional, and derived requirements.
• Requirements Management: Develop and maintain comprehensive requirements documentation aligned with DoD standards and project goals.
• System Architecture & Design: Create detailed architecture diagrams, rack elevations, resource tracking documents, and BOMs.
• Security & Compliance: Implement solutions adhering to industry best practices and DoD security standards (NIST, STIGs, RMF, etc.).
• Prototyping & Testing: Build prototypes to validate designs, conduct rigorous testing, and ensure functionality and security.
• Automation: Leverage Ansible and PowerShell to automate deployment processes, configuration management, and system maintenance, minimizing manual intervention.
• Documentation: Produce clear and concise documentation covering configuration, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Required Skills:

• DoD Systems Engineering: Strong background in DoD Systems Engineering processes and methodologies. Experience with DoD standards and compliance requirements.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in developing and managing system requirements. Skilled in creating architecture diagrams, rack elevations, and BOMs.
• Security Standards: In-depth knowledge of NIST, STIGs, RMF, and other relevant security frameworks. Experience implementing and maintaining secure systems.
• Automation Tools: Expertise in automation tools such as Ansible and PowerShell. Ability to create automated deployment scripts and processes.
• Prototyping and Testing: Hands-on experience with system prototyping and testing. Ability to conduct thorough testing and validation of solutions.
• Documentation Skills: Excellent technical writing skills for creating comprehensive documentation. Ability to produce clear and concise configuration, operation, and maintenance guides.

Desired Experience:

• Previous experience in a similar role within the DoD or defense contracting industry.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex projects from concept to deployment.

Desired Qualities:

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Problem-solving aptitude and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field with 6+ years of relevant experience, or 10+ years of relevant experience without a degree.
• Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one.
• DoD 8570 Certification: IAT Level II or higher (Security+ CE, CISSP, or equivalent).

The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:

• Health and Wellbeing: Heath, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
• Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program

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