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Competitive Range Solutions LLC

Systems Engineer III

Competitive Range Solutions LLC, Fort George Meade, Maryland, United States

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Job Description:

Competitive Range partners with the government to plan and deploy complex, IT-enabled, and mission-essential capabilities. Our goal is to help you develop and expand your professional capabilities while working on challenging, exciting projects in a collaborative, congenial environment.

We are seeking an experienced

Systems Engineer III

to analyze

functional business requirements

, develop system architectures, and lead the

design, enhancement, and implementation of mission-critical IT systems

for DoD operations. This role requires extensive experience in

systems engineering, telecommunications, middleware, and IT modernization

, ensuring seamless integration of

commercially available IT solutions (COTS)

into defense infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

Analyze

functional business requirements and design specifications

for defense IT and engineering systems.

Identify and resolve complex

system design and performance challenges

, implementing new solutions as needed.

Participate in the

analysis, design, and implementation

of next-generation IT systems for military applications.

Develop system requirements ensuring proper implementation by

architecture and engineering teams .

Evaluate and integrate

COTS solutions

to enhance operational efficiency and security.

Maintain expertise in

telecommunications concepts, programming languages, operating systems, database/DBMS, and middleware .

Collaborate closely with

cybersecurity experts, software engineers, and DoD stakeholders

to ensure compliance and efficiency.

Support system

integration, testing, debugging, and performance validation

in secure environments.

Ensure adherence to

DoD cybersecurity regulations, risk management frameworks (RMF), and IT governance protocols .

Required Qualifications:

Active Secret Clearance: TS preferred

Education:

Master's Degree or higher with

3 years

of experience OR

Bachelor's Degree with

6 years

of relevant experience.

Experience:

6 years

of experience with a

bachelor's degree

OR

3 years

of experience with a

master's degree or higher .

Proficiency in

systems engineering, IT architecture, secure software development, and cybersecurity best practices .

Strong understanding of

network systems, database management, middleware integration, and telecommunications .

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with

classified defense systems and DoD IT projects .

Familiarity with

cloud computing solutions for DoD applications (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government) .

Knowledge of

DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and secure software development methodologies .

Certifications such as

Security+, CISSP, or DoD-approved systems engineering credentials .