Systems Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Systems Engineer with Security Clearance
Anika Systems is an outcome-driven technology solutions firm that guides federal agencies in solving complex business challenges and preparing for the future. Our services span AI Strategy, Data Intelligence, AI & Machine Learning, Intelligent Automation, Enterprise Platforms and Engineering, with a specialized focus on National Security and Federal Financial programs. We are dedicated to delivering forward-thinking solutions that accelerate the critical missions of our government clients.

Anika Systems is seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer to support a federal contract in the Washington, DC area. The selected candidate will contribute to the success of a cross-functional IT communications team, supporting efforts across enterprise architecture and IT governance initiatives. This role is responsible for producing a wide range of documentation including system and process documentation, technical guides, developer-facing resources, and user support materials.

This position is partly on-site in the Washington, DC area. Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a government suitability clearance.

Key Responsibilities:

* Manage the full lifecycle of operating systems for servers, PCs, Macs, scanners, and printers.

* Oversee preventive maintenance contracts for application software and hardware assets.

* Ensure compliance with hardware and software security policies.

* Collaborate with the help desk team to diagnose and resolve customer technical issues.

* Work with vendors to coordinate hardware/software support, maintenance, upgrades, and documentation.

* Stay informed on vendor procedures and upcoming upgrades that may impact current systems.
Legacy System Modernization Support:

* Inventory legacy business applications and associated databases on standalone systems.

* Perform ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processing, including data cleansing and transformation.

* Support data migration efforts to platforms such as Salesforce or Oracle applications.

* Manage and support the decommissioning of legacy applications and underlying databases.

* Develop and implement data archiving strategies using Adobe tools and Apple Macintosh systems, ensuring proper file naming conventions and compliance.

Qualifications & Skills:

* Experience in IT systems administration, technical support, or a related field.

* Proficiency in Oracle Developer Suite 11g, SQL
* Plus 11g, and TOAD (Tools for Oracle Application Developers).

* Familiarity with Erwin Data Modeler for database modeling and documentation.

* Strong knowledge of ETL processing, data transformation, and data archiving techniques.

* Experience with Salesforce data integration and Oracle-based application environments.

* Strong knowledge of operating systems, hardware, and enterprise software across both Windows and Apple environments.

* Experience working in Apple Macintosh environments for technical data handling, archiving, and documentation support.

* Understanding and application of naming conventions for modernization and legacy system decommissioning.

* Ability to work effectively with vendors to manage support and upgrade processes.

* Familiarity with IT security compliance standards and best practices.

* Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.

* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.