IT Engineer, Level 3 (FORECASTED) (Fort Meade)

IT Engineer Level 3

At Independent Software, complex problems are solved through expert engineering and forward-thinking design. As an IT Engineer Level 3, you will be responsible for the design, integration, maintenance, and optimization of mission-critical IT systems. Your work will span the full system lifecycle-from architectural planning and implementation to troubleshooting and continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to lead key technology projects, influence system architecture, and deliver solutions that ensure availability, performance, and security in demanding environments. If you excel at solving technical challenges and enjoy building and refining enterprise-scale systems, this position puts your skills at the center of mission success.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and review system architecture, design documentation, and use cases
• Lead major components of IT engineering projects and support full lifecycle execution
• Recommend and implement new technologies and processes to improve system performance
• Troubleshoot hardware / software issues and provide scalable solutions
• Coordinate system installations and support build documentation for administrators
• Identify and translate operational requirements into technical design
• Manage and optimize technology to ensure availability, performance, and reliability
• Collaborate with engineers, administrators, and leadership to address technical challenges
• Present technical briefs and communicate status, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders
• Support IT security through the development of monitoring and mitigation procedures

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This position is contingent on contract award. We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.