System Engineer 3 - RedHat Linux

Summary

NineFX is seeking an experienced System Engineer Level 3 to provide senior level technical leadership across complex DoD/IC systems. The SE3 will analyze requirements, lead systems engineering activities, guide integration efforts, and ensure the technical integrity of enterprise scale systems throughout their lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, secure, and optimize RedHat Linux systems; ensure reliable operations across servers, storage, networks, and mobile devices
• Lead SE activities including requirements analysis, functional allocation, architecture development, verification planning, and system design
• Manage system and derived requirements and ensure alignment with DoDAF/SOA architectures
• Support IT system implementation, troubleshooting, capacity planning, and lifecycle maintenance
• Participate in IPTs, design reviews, program reviews, and CCB activities
• Develop and maintain SE documentation (SEPs, ICDs, WBS inputs, requirement specs, interface definitions)
• Define verification methods, conduct timeline and function flow analyses, and support DoD C&A processes
• Direct engineering, integration, testing, and end to end system performance analysis
• Conduct risk management, system trade studies, and quantitative analysis (reliability, maintainability, survivability)
• Implement SOA solutions, DoDAF views, and maintain technical baseline integrity throughout lifecycle

Required Certifications and Education

• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (must already be held - no sponsorship)
• Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline; five additional years of SE experience may substitute
• IAT Level II (Security+ CE, GSEC, CySA+, CCNA Security, GICSP)

Required Experience

• 20+ years of systems engineering experience on programs of similar scope, type, and complexity (DoD/IC preferred)
• DoDAF aligned architectural development and SOA implementation
• Requirements management, derivation, and traceability
• Developing system concepts, alternative architectures, and design solutions
• Interface definition, control, and configuration management
• Verification planning, testing oversight, and system baseline maintenance
• Risk identification, analysis, and mitigation strategy development
• End to end system analysis across hardware, software, personnel, and operational components
• Experience supporting DoD certification and accreditation, JCIDS documentation, and government engineering standards
• Strong background in Linux systems administration, integration, troubleshooting, and performance optimization