Systems Engineer - Active TS / SCI with FSP

Job Description

Job Description

Location : Reston, VA

Clearance Required : TS / SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP)

Position Type : Full-Time, On-Site

Salary Range : $175,000 – $190,000

We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer (SME) to join a specialized technical operations team supporting a mission-critical program within the Intelligence Community. This position requires strong expertise across Windows and Linux environments, cloud provisioning, operational security, and the development of technical operations plans. The successful candidate will play a key role in building and maintaining advanced technical capabilities, supporting both operational and mission requirements in a secure and dynamic environment.

Application

Interested candidates must hold an active TS / SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) clearance at the time of application. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Description

Primary Responsibilities :

• Provide technical operations (Tech Ops) support for mission activities, including system engineering, provisioning, and deployment.
• Build and configure websites and web pages to support persona-specific environments.
• Provision and manage cloud services in support of mission requirements.
• Perform basic software development and scripting to enable mission support.
• Develop and execute technical operations plans utilizing available tools and tradecraft.
• Select, integrate, and maintain appropriate technical capabilities to meet evolving requirements.
• Conduct misattributed procurement, including secure payment mechanisms.
• Handle and manage operational personas to support mission tradecraft.
• Ensure OpSec compliance in all activities and develop processes for maintaining operational security.
• Configure, maintain, and operate VPNs and proxy services, including residential and mobile solutions.
• Support the use of mobile SIMs and eSIMs for mission purposes.
• Utilize incident tracking tools such as JIRA to support accountability and process improvement.
• Communicate effectively—both written and verbal—with stakeholders, team members, and mission partners.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Eligibility

Benefits

Salary :

Salary for this position is determined based on qualifications, experience, and contract-specific budget considerations.

Proposed Salary Range : $175,000 – $190,000

Benefits :

Our client offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including :