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Competitive Range Solutions LLC

Systems Engineer II

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 a skilled

Systems

Engineer

II

to analyze

functional

business

requirements

and design specifications for

mission critical

defense

applications . This role supports DoD contracts by identifying and resolving

system

design

challenges

, enhancing existing systems, and leading new IT infrastructure developments. The ideal candidate will work closely with engineering teams, ensuring optimal system performance and compliance with

DoD

security

and

operational

guidelines .

Key Responsibilities:

Analyze

business requirements and design specifications

to develop secure and efficient IT systems.

Identify and resolve issues within

existing system architectures

, implementing enhancements where necessary.

Participate in the

analysis, design, and implementation of next-generation IT systems

for defense applications.

Evaluate

commercially available IT solutions (COTS)

and ensure seamless integration into DoD infrastructure.

Translate customer needs into

technical requirements

, ensuring feasibility for engineering teams.

Work closely with

programmers, software engineers, and systems architects

to maintain system integrity.

Provide expertise in

telecommunications, programming languages, operating systems, database management, and middleware .

Ensure systems comply with

DoD security protocols, risk management frameworks (RMF), and cybersecurity best practices .

Required Qualifications:

Active Secret Clearance: TS preferred.

Education:

Master's Degree or higher with

1 year

of experience OR

Bachelor's Degree with

3 years

of experience.

Experience:

3 years

of experience with a

bachelor's degree

OR

1 year

of experience with a

master's degree or higher .

Strong knowledge of

systems engineering principles, IT infrastructure, and secure software development .

Ability to obtain and maintain the required

security clearance .

Expertise in

network systems, cybersecurity frameworks, and system integration methodologies .

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with

classified defense systems and DoD IT projects .

Familiarity with

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

Knowledge of

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

Certifications such as

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