Job Description
Join a top-tier government contractor delivering critical infrastructure solutions to the federal sector. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Federal Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team in Boston, MA. This is an immediate hire opportunity with a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including comprehensive health coverage, a robust 401(k) matching plan, and generous paid time off. If you are looking to advance your career in a mission-driven environment, we want to hear from you.
As a Senior Federal Systems Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, securing, and maintaining complex IT environments for federal agencies. You will work closely with clients to ensure compliance with rigorous security standards while driving innovation in cloud and infrastructure technologies.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain secure federal IT infrastructure systems, ensuring high availability and performance.
- Ensure full compliance with federal regulations (FISMA, NIST 800-53) and security protocols.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments, security audits, and risk management analyses.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize system architectures and resolve technical issues.
- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior engineers and developers.
- Manage project lifecycles, deliverables, and stakeholder communications for federal projects.
- Implement and manage cloud-based solutions (AWS/Azure) within government frameworks.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in federal IT environments or government contracting.
- Active Secret or Top Secret clearance (or ability to obtain one) is required.
- Deep knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, network security, and system administration.
- Proficiency with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.