Systems Engineer/Architect TS/SCI
Parsons · United States · 6d ago
Job Description:
Job Description:
Parsonsis looking for an amazingly talentedLead Systems Engineering Architect to join our teamin Norfolk, VA! In this role, you will serve as a senior technical leader and Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Systems Engineering & Architecture for the Systems Engineering Team,ensuring engineering process compliance and standards across the project team. This involves ensuring complex software system requirements from multiple sources are documented, tracked, deconflicted, and verified; configuration management processes are followed; engineering documentation is complete and accurate; and engineering deliverables meet quality standards.You willbridge the gap between complex system architectures and modern, heterogeneous software environments.You will leverage Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies to design, analyze, and validate complex system boundaries.You will work side by sidewith Software and System engineers supporting ahigh visibility Navy Program.
What You'll Be Doing:
Develop, maintain, and execute MBSE behavioral, structural, and parametric models usingSysMLto establish a single source of engineering truth.
Design and execute integration strategies for complex systems, orchestrating seamless data flows and interface controls between disparate Windows and Linux ecosystems.
Implement and optimize hybrid infrastructure, configuring Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) to run enterprise Ubuntu and RHEL workloads side-by-side with host Windows operating systems.
Architect, deploy, and manage localized and cluster-wide container configurations using Docker CE and Kubernetes to scale mission-critical system components.
Map high-level system requirements down to concrete model parameters, automating trace linkages to software implementation and validation matrices.
Providedirect technical counsel to theLead GovernmentEngineer and program business partners, ensuring alignment with mission objectives
Oversee system architecture, including design documentation, technical specifications, and architectural diagrams to support long-term program objectives
Analyzeuser needs to define technical paths and refining conceptual designs into detailed specifications
Participatein PI planning and retrospectives, recommending workflow automations and process improvements
Develop and execute the System Engineering Management Plan
Represent the program at technical reviews, stakeholder engagements, and industry events
Collaborating within theSAFeframework to groom and prioritize product backlogs and user stories
Required Clearance:
Must be a US Citizen
Must have anACTIVETS/SCI Clearance
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Systems Engineering, or a related field
10+ years of experience in software/systems engineering or technical architecture,with demonstrated experience leading the systems engineering effort for complex systems
The ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly and concisely for both technical and non-technical audiences
Deep administrative knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Ubuntu, and Windows environments, with proven experience utilizing WSL for enterprise cross-compilation or execution.
Direct experience containerizing software packages with Docker CE and managing deployment layouts across Kubernetes production environments or local clusters (e.g., K3s,Minikube).
Robust understanding of Interface Control Documents (ICDs), system boundaries, network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP), and API integration.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Systems Engineering, or a related field
Experience with Kafka federation
Active industry certifications in Systems Engineering (e.g., INCOSE ASEP/CSEP) orSysMLmodeling proficiency.
Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) or scripting automation using Bash, PowerShell, or Python.
Prior exposure to DevSecOps pipeline automation tools (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
Experience supporting Navy programs, NAVWAR, NIWC Pacific, NIWC Atlantic
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer tohttps://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.