Senior System Engineer

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Department: NIS

Freedom Technology Solutions Group is looking for an ambitious, experienced Senior System Engineer to join our established team. In this role you will provide support for the integration of requirements, design, and technology of multiple geospatially focused web services and systems. This program also supports a flexible work environment, offering the opportunity for part time telework.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for multiple geospatial systems within the scope of the TTO.
• Conduct process evaluations of the corporate enterprise applications to identify areas for improvement and optimization while ensuring adherence to enterprise process standards for the development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, Government Product Leads and Government Leadership Teams to define, prioritize and implement process improvement initiatives.
• Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of software development processes and methodologies within the program and facilitate the adoption of agile and DevOps practices
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including process standards, program-level templates and best practice guides.
• Conduct regular assessments to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for optimization within the application development lifecycle
• Proactively identify potential risks and issues in the systems and propose mitigation strategies.
• Conduct training sessions and workshops to promote knowledge sharing and enhance the technical skills of the team members.
• Engage with Government Leadership, Product Leads and development teams to identify technical issues and provide guidance and coordinate solutions to resolve them effectively.
• Participate in incident response and problem-solving activities to address critical system issues and minimize downtime.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior system engineers and other team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to enterprise application development and support.

Key Technologies:

• Jira/Confluence
• Java Web Services/APIs and Swagger interfaces

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Twenty (20) years’ experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity within the Federal Government is required.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts is required.  
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues related to enterprise applications, working closely with development teams to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of enterprise process standards and the ability to ensure adherence to these standards throughout the application development and maintenance lifecycle.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively interact with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and management, providing guidance, presenting ideas, and driving consensus for process evaluation and improvement initiatives.
• Ability to work core hours of 1000-1400 Monday through Friday.
• Knowledge of web application interface applications (APIs)
• Certifications in relevant areas, such as Agile (e.g., Certified Scrum Master) or DevOps (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer), demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Knowledge of continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and related tools, such as Jenkins, GitLab, or Argo.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) and automation tools to streamline and automate system engineering tasks and processes

The estimated salary range for this position is between $220,000-$260,000 (annualized USD). This range reflects the typical pay for the role and is one part of the company's comprehensive compensation package. Actual salaries are influenced by several factors, such as location, the individual’s education, skills, experience, and competencies, as well as contract affordability and organizational needs.