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ECS · 1 day ago

Systems Engineer

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$125K/yr - $150K/yr

5+ years exp

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government, and they are seeking a Systems Engineer to support a large-scale federal IT modernization initiative. This role involves systems design, integration, cloud engineering, and technical leadership to transform legacy systems into secure and scalable enterprise solutions.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud InfrastructureComplianceConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyMachine LearningSecuritySoftware

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Analyze, design, and implement system architectures for modernized federal IT environments, including hybrid and cloud-native platforms

Lead integration of existing legacy applications with modern technologies through well-defined interfaces, APIs, and infrastructure modernization approaches

Define system requirements, performance metrics, workflows, and data flows in alignment with mission and stakeholder needs

Develop and maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams, system specifications, interface control documents, and test plans

Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure architectures comply with federal security requirements (e.g., FISMA, FedRAMP, Zero Trust)

Support implementation of DevSecOps practices to enable automation, continuous monitoring, and rapid deployment

Troubleshoot complex system issues, root cause failures, and lead corrective action planning

Assist program leadership by providing technical analysis, risk assessments, and recommendations to guide modernization strategy

Participate in Agile ceremonies, support backlog refinement, and ensure technical deliverables align with sprint goals and overall roadmap

Qualification

System architectureIntegrationCloud platforms AWSCloud platforms AzureCloud platforms GCPDevSecOpsAutomation toolingLinux/Windows server administrationNetworking fundamentalsSecurityCompliance frameworksAnalytical skillsStakeholder engagementAgile/ScrumZero Trust architecture principlesEnterprise data managementMicroservicesAPI-centric architecturesSystems Engineering certificationsCloud certificationsCommunication skills

Required

U.S. Citizen

Must be able to obtain a favorable DHS Public Trust suitability determination

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)

5+ years in systems engineering for large-scale IT environments (federal experience preferred)

Preferred

Experience supporting U.S. Government modernization initiatives or mission systems

Working knowledge of security and compliance frameworks relevant to federal systems

Demonstrated expertise with: System architecture and integration, Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), Linux/Windows server administration and virtualization technologies, Networking fundamentals and enterprise infrastructure

Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

Ability to work in iterative delivery models (Agile/Scrum)

DevSecOps or automation tooling (e.g., Terraform, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Kubernetes)

Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture principles

Systems Engineering or Cloud certifications (e.g., INCOSE, AWS Solutions Architect, CompTIA Security+)

Familiarity with enterprise data management, microservices, and API-centric architectures

Company

ECS

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ECS is a fast-growing 4,000-person, $1.2B provider of advanced technology solutions for federal civilian, defense, intelligence, and commercial customers.

Founded in 2001

Fairfax, Virginia, USA

1001-5000 employees