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BigBear.ai · 4 months ago

Systems Engineer, Staff Principal

Columbia, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

12+ years exp

BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security and intelligence. They are seeking a Senior IT Engineer to design, implement, and maintain advanced IT systems that support national security missions, while leading large-scale projects and collaborating across teams.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentInformation TechnologyMachine LearningNational SecurityService Industry

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Architect and enhance complex IT systems that support national security missions

Lead and contribute to large-scale projects, from planning to execution

Troubleshoot and resolve issues across hardware, software, and network layers

Recommend and integrate emerging technologies to improve system performance and security

Develop documentation, training materials, and technical briefs for stakeholders

Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless integration and high system availability

Provide strategic input on system upgrades, security protocols, and infrastructure improvements

Qualification

Active TS/SCI with PolygraphSystem architecturePerformance tuningTroubleshootingIT engineering experienceMentoring junior engineersPassion for innovationCommunication skills

Required

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (required)

12+ years of experience in IT engineering roles supporting federal programs (A Master's degree may substitute for 2 years of experience; no degree requires 16 years of experience)

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field

Proven experience with system architecture, performance tuning, and troubleshooting

Strong communication skills and the ability to interface with all levels of an organization