Sr Systems Engineer; Onboarding Engineer

Overview

VA 76 - Reston, VA 20191 Overview Position Type:
Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Category:
Information Technology Description.

Position Title: Sr. Systems Engineer (Onboarding Engineer)

Clearance Requirements: TS/SCI with CI Polygraph. Investigation or CV date within 5 years.

• Design, develop, and implement integration solutions to onboard new systems into the existing infrastructure
• Configure and customize new systems to align with existing business processes and technical standards
• Ensure seamless data flow and communication between different systems
• Strong understanding of integration patterns, APIs (REST, SOAP), messaging queues (e.g., Kafka, Rabbit
  
  MQ), and ETL processes
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, Power Shell) and ideally experience with programming languages used in the target systems (e.g., Java, .NET)
• Solid understanding of Linux and Windows server environments
• Experience with relational and graph databases (e.g., MySQL, Postgre
  
  SQL, SQL Server, Neo4J, Anzo Graph) and No
  
  SQL databases (e.g., Mongo
  
  DB, Cassandra). Knowledge of SQL is essential
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud-based integration services
• In-depth understanding of networking concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls)
• Knowledge of zero trust, security best practices, and common security protocols (e.g., OAuth, SAML)
• Experience with Dev Ops tools for automation, configuration management, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) (e.g., Jenkins, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with monitoring tools to track system performance and identify issues (e.g., SPLUNK, Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios)

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document system requirements
• Analyze requirements to identify integration points and potential challenges
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of integration processes and system configurations
• Provide training and support to users on new systems and integrated workflows
• Manage the end-to-end onboarding process for new systems, from initial planning to go-live
• Develop and maintain onboarding documentation, including procedures, checklists, and training materials
• Coordinate with various teams (e.g., development, operations, security) to ensure smooth onboarding

• Develop and execute test plans to ensure the quality and reliability of integrated systems
• Identify and resolve integration issues through debugging and troubleshooting
• Perform user acceptance testing (UAT) with stakeholders

• Identify opportunities to automate onboarding processes and improve efficiency
• Develop scripts and tools to automate repetitive tasks
• Monitor system performance and identify areas for optimization

• Ensure systems are integrated in compliance with security policies and IC regulations
• Implement security best practices to protect sensitive data

• Provide technical support to users experiencing issues with integrated systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex integration problems
• Escalate issues to appropriate teams as needed

• Active TS/SCI with CI poly is REQUIRED
• BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in system integration, software development, or a related field.
• IAT Level II (CISSP, Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CCSP, etc.)
• Proven experience leading large complex programs as a Security Engineer, Systems Engineer, or similar role
• Experience with architecting Zero Trust solutions in alignment with industry standards, including NIST 800-207, CISA Maturity Model, or DoD and IC Zero Trust Strategy
• Experience with Identity, Credentialling & Access Management (ICAM)
• Experience with agile development methodologies
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, security protocols, and operating systems
• Experience with cloud security architecture and implementations (i.e., AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and learn new technologies quickly

Echelon Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.