iCallidus Senior System Engineer Columbia, MD · Full time

Senior System Engineer with Agile Focus

Description

At iCallidus, we are innovators harnessing the power of creative thinkers to develop, execute, and manage groundbreaking IT solutions. Our multidisciplinary team excels in cybersecurity, digital modernization, transformation, and strategic management, ensuring our clients stay ahead in a dynamic tech landscape. We prioritize user-centric designs, building secure, scalable, and efficient systems tailored to meet specific business needs. Our commitment to cost-effective solutions enables clients to achieve more without significant cost escalations. With a robust portfolio of successful projects across various sectors and a proven track record, we consistently deliver high-quality results, helping organizations enhance performance and security while embracing the future of technology.  


The Senior System Engineer will be responsible for the architecture, implementation, and maintenance of IT infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and efficiency.


Key Responsibilities:

• Design and maintain cloud-based (AWS, Azure, GCP) and on-premise infrastructure solutions.

• Implement and support enterprise networking, storage, and virtualization.

• Develop and enforce security policies (FISMA, NIST 800-53, OWASP).

• Work with DevSecOps teams to automate infrastructure provisioning.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system and network issues.

• Monitor system performance and implement optimizations.


Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Project Management, Cybersecurity, or related field.

• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in systems engineering, highly proficient in core technologies and the latest systems engineering frameworks. Proven ability to design and implement efficient, user-centric systems and collaborate effectively within an agile environment.

• Extensive experience working on Agile teams and leveraging the latest systems engineering tools, techniques, and methods to design and deploy efficient user-facing systems.

• Skilled in integrating complex system components, optimizing performance, and ensuring scalability and reliability.

• Proficient in requirements analysis, system architecture design, and validation processes to meet user and business needs.

• Expertise in Linux, Windows, VMware, and Kubernetes.

• Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash).

• Strong understanding of Zero Trust architecture and FedRAMP compliance.


Employment Type:

• Full Time, Hybrid – Must be able to report on-site at client’s location, as required. 


Security Clearance:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Active MBI Clearance preferred.

• US Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Resident required.


Benefits:

• Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(K), Short Term Disability, Standard Basic Life Insurance. Paid Time Off (PTO) will take into effect after the 90-day probationary period.


EEO Statement

ICallidus is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate because of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.









Salary

$140,000 - $150,000 per year