Senior Systems Engineer - Top Secret Clearance

Riptide Technology has multiple great opportunities for a Senior Systems Engineer to support our government customer based in Springfield, VA. This position will require U.S. Citizenship and an active DoD TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.

Responsibilities:

• Member of a team of diverse, multidisciplinary IT Engineers
• Provide SE knowledge, skills, abilities, standards and best practices
• Implement modern and Next Generation (NexGen) IT solutions
• Provide consulting services and escalated tiered support
• Mentor junior personnel
• Infrequent travel may be required (up to 26 days per year preferred but not required)

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in systems engineering techniques
• 5+ years of experience in secure processing environments
• Experience with SDLC, requirements analysis, and advanced troubleshooting
• Meet minimum credential requirements for Cyber IT/Cybersecurity Workforce

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university OR one of the following certifications:
  • Certified Analytical Professional (CAP)
  • CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  • CompTIA Security +ce
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing and Switching
  • GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC)

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft-based OSs and enterprise-grade applications
• Experience with *nix-based OSs
• Scripting experience (PowerShell, Python)
• Experience with SE products throughout SDLC
• Familiarity with enterprise networking and commercial cloud concepts

Security Clearance:

• U.S. citizenship and an active DoD TS/SCI clearance required
• CI Poly preferred, ability to obtain required

Riptide Technology, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.