Senior Systems Engineer

Computer Technologies Consultants (CTC) is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to support our clients' team in San Diego, CA. With offices in Washington DC and San Diego, CA, CTC is a leading technology company providing lifecycle IT, data analytics, cloud, agile software development, DevOps, Test Automation, Cyber Security, and infrastructure solutions. Additionally, we provide Professional Talent Acquisition Services as we proudly support the unique needs of U.S. Defense, Intelligence, and Federal Civilian agencies as well as Fortune 1000 companies. What's in it for you ? Full time opportunity Competitive Salary Work for an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services Job Description : CTC, Inc. is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to work on a multi-disciplinary team in an Agile, fast-paced development environment. The qualified candidate will support the development and implementation of a back-end mission-focused software application in addition to a couple other software applications. Assigned tasks may include analysis of needs, the development of Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), working with customers and other team members, integration testing of several software baselines, technical documentation including User Guides, sprint planning, customer engagement, close interaction with software and system test engineers on the team to achieve program objectives. Perform analysis and tasks at concurrent stages to include technical planning, system design, software implementation, system integration, testing, verification, and validation. You should be customer service oriented, attentive to detail, self-motivated and work well in teams. Flexibility in approach to finding solutions, the ability to understand and act on the customer needs and priorities, and learn new technologies quickly are some of the qualities a successful candidate will have. Additional responsibilities include : Engineering of systems administration-related solutions for various project and operational needs Manage, coordinate, and implement software upgrades and patches Create and modify scripts or applications to perform tasks Provide input on ways to improve the stability, security, efficiency, and scalability of the environment Collaborate with other teams and team members to develop automation strategies and deployment processes Required Education, Experience, & Skills Must have an active Top Secret / SCI security clearance Typically, a bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, information technology, or relevant STEM discipline. Understanding of User Interface design and development practices Experience working with customers and end users in the DoD and/or Intelligence Community Experience with Agile management tools (e.g., Jira, etc.) Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Git, etc.) Knowledge of open, standards-based architectures, interfaces, and geospatial data In depth knowledge of Linux: RedHat Familiarity with VMWare and virtualization concepts Shell, Perl, and/or Python scripting Ability to use verbal and written communication skills to present information to a technical and non-technical population. Ability to work well as a member of a team and independently. Demonstrated experience working on remote Systems via use of command line. Strong problem solving and communication skills. Ability to arrange things or actions in an order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of dependencies. Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Masters degree in STEM related discipline Proficient in requirements identification, analysis, documentation, and tracking Proficient analyzing customer needs, and identifying user stories and technical tasks to achieve various Agile objectives and iterative development schedules Proficient in statistical analysis methods and tools Experience with system integration and test on a UNIX or Linux platform Team player with a proactive attitude and the ability to be productive in a dynamic/collaborative environment Motivated self-starter with good problem-solving skills, judgment, and analytical capability Ability to develop improved methods to increase program efficiency Demonstrated leadership skills (supervisory experience, building teams, mentoring, building customer relationships) Ability to negotiate effectively with higher level managers, functional managers, customers, industry partners, and teammates Strong oral and written communications skills Good planning and organizational skills Security Clearance : Must have a Top Secret/SCI clearance Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $120k - $215k Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Benefits/Perks 401(k) matching Accident and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Employee Referral Bonus Program Employee Assistance Plan Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance (Term and Universal Life w/Long Term Care benefits) Paid time off (Vacation, Sick leave, and 11 Federal Holidays) Professional development assistance/Tuition reimbursement Program Profit Sharing Retirement Program Vision insurance Computer Technologies Consultants, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides employment opportunities for all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, age, mental or sensory differing abilities, protected veteran status, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Computer Technologies Consultants, Inc. is devoted to diversity, equity, and inclusion.