Blue Sky Innovators Senior Systems Engineer, Top Secret (SCI Eligible) Arlington, VA · Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer to join our team, tasked with optimizing a hybrid cloud environment designed to aggregate and process global security and intelligence data for the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC) and/or Department of State (DoS). The role involves assessing the current infrastructure, recommending enhancements, and identifying AI/ML tools to enhance situational awareness and support critical decision-making.

Description

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments of hybrid cloud infrastructure, applications, and workflows.
  • Provide recommendations for optimization, focusing on containerization, serverless computing, and AI/ML processing.
  • Identify and recommend robust security controls, network security measures, and governance policies to ensure FISMA compliance.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify optimal AI/ML tools and workflows tailored to organizational needs.
  • Develop a detailed implementation roadmap, prioritizing infrastructure optimization and the integration of advanced processing capabilities.
  • Provide continuous improvement and support post-implementation.

Required Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; Master’s preferred.
  • Proven experience with hybrid cloud environments, including Azure and AI/ML technologies.
  • Strong understanding of network security, FISMA compliance, and cloud governance.
  • Experience in developing and implementing roadmaps for complex technical projects.
  • Top Secret Clearance, SCI Eligible
  • 5+ Years Relevant Experience

Highly Desired Qualifications: 

  • Experience in intelligence or security-related environments.
  • Knowledge of containerization, serverless computing, and AI/ML hardware accelerators.


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