Systems Engineer II at Competitive Range Solutions

Job Description:

Competitive Range partners with the government to plan and deploy complex, IT-enabled, and mission-essential capabilities. Our goal is to help you develop and expand your professional capabilities while working on challenging, exciting projects in a collaborative, congenial environment. We are seeking a skilled

SystemsEngineer

II to analyze

functionalbusiness

requirements and design specifications for

mission criticaldefense

applications. This role supports DoD contracts by identifying and resolving

systemdesign

challenges, enhancing existing systems, and leading new IT infrastructure developments. The ideal candidate will work closely with engineering teams, ensuring optimal system performance and compliance with

DoDsecurityandoperational

guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

Analyze business requirements and design specifications to develop secure and efficient IT systems.
Identify and resolve issues within existing system architectures, implementing enhancements where necessary.
Participate in the analysis, design, and implementation of next-generation IT systems for defense applications.
Evaluate commercially available IT solutions (COTS) and ensure seamless integration into DoD infrastructure.
Translate customer needs into technical requirements, ensuring feasibility for engineering teams.
Work closely with programmers, software engineers, and systems architects to maintain system integrity.
Provide expertise in telecommunications, programming languages, operating systems, database management, and middleware.
Ensure systems comply with DoD security protocols, risk management frameworks (RMF), and cybersecurity best practices.

Required Qualifications:

Active Secret Clearance: TS preferred.

Education:
Master’s Degree or higher with 1 year of experience OR
Bachelor’s Degree with 3 years of experience.
Experience:
3 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree OR
1 year of experience with a master’s degree or higher.

Strong knowledge of systems engineering principles, IT infrastructure, and secure software development.
Ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
Expertise in network systems, cybersecurity frameworks, and system integration methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with classified defense systems and DoD IT projects.
Familiarity with cloud computing solutions for defense applications (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government).
Knowledge of DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and secure software engineering methodologies.
Certifications such as Security+, CISSP, or DoD-approved systems engineering credentials.

Life at Competitive Range Solutions

Competitive Range is a Mission Support and Technology Solutions consultancy that provides acquisition, program management, and IT solutions architecture.

OUR VISION

It is our vision to be the standard against which mission support and technology partners are measured in ethics and value added outcomes.

OUR MISSION

We are highly ethical, operationally agile, and aggressively committed to delivering on customer objectives. These rules of engagement delineate us from our competitors. They define the mechanics of our success, and the longevity thereof.

OUR BRAND

The vision for Competitive Range was formed over many years of dedicated service alongside the extraordinary men and women of the USAF 375th Civil Engineering Squadron.

We are committed to providing our customers with a value added engagement experience.

Thrive Here & What We Value

Collaborative Environment

Challenging and Exciting Projects

Professional Development Opportunities

Effective Integration with Government MultiContractor Teams

Urgent BreakFixes and High-Priority Requirements

Customer Focused Leadership

Continuous Improvement Focus

MissionEssential Capabilities

Excellent Response to Incidents

1e. Positive Work Environment

Job Functions1. Systems Engineering2. IT Infrastructure Development3. Mission Critical Defense Applications4. System Design Challenges5. NextGeneration IT Systems

Job Requirements1. Active Secret Clearance: TS preferred.2. Master’s Degree or higher with 1 year of experience OR Bachelor’s Degree with 3 years of experience.3. Strong knowledge of systems engineering principles, IT infrastructure, and secure software development.4. Ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.5. Expertise in network systems, cybersecurity frameworks, and system integration methodologies.

Skills1. Analyzing Business Requirements and Design Specifications2. Identifying and Resolving System Design Challenges3. Evaluating Commercially Available IT Solutions (COTS)4. Translating Customer Needs into Technical Requirements5. Maintaining System Integrity1. Collaborative Environment2. Challenging Projects3. Congenial Work Culture4. Professional Capabilities Development5. Exciting Projects

Systems Engineer II

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