The role involves design, implementation, and maintenance of IT systems, ensuring compliance with federal standards and conducting performance tuning and troubleshooting.
Description
At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It's why we're coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we're headed. We're proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW. We are seeking a skilled
* Mid-Level Systems Engineer
* with federal government experience to support the design, implementation, and maintenance of mission-critical systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems engineering principles, federal IT compliance, and lifecycle management. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure systems meet performance, security, and operational requirements.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Support the design, integration, and deployment of IT systems in accordance with federal standards and agency requirements.
* Develop and maintain system architecture documentation, interface control documents, and technical specifications.
* Perform system analysis, requirements gathering, and validation activities.
* Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure systems comply with
* NIST RMF
* FISMA
* , and agency-specific security controls.
* Conduct performance tuning, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for system issues.
* Participate in configuration management and change control processes.
* Assist in the development of test plans, procedures, and validation reports.
* Provide technical support during system upgrades, migrations, and deployments.
* Interface with vendors, contractors, and government stakeholders to ensure project alignment and compliance.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
* 3- 5 years of experience in systems engineering, preferably supporting federal government programs.
* Familiarity with federal IT standards and frameworks (e.g.,
* NIST SP 800-53
* FedRAMP
* DoD STIGs
* ).
* Experience with virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and enterprise systems.
* Strong understanding of system lifecycle processes, including requirements, design, implementation, and sustainment.
* Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
* Preferred Certifications:
* Security+
* CISSP
* AWS Certified Solutions Architect
* Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect
* , or
* ITIL Foundation
* Experience with tools such as
* eMASS
* Xacta
* JIRA
* , or
* ServiceNow
* Additional Requirements:
* Will need to sit onsite in San Diego, CA
* Must have an Active Security clearance.
* Experience supporting agencies such as
* DoD
* DHS
* VA
* , or
* NASA
* is highly desirable.
* We make technology work so people can do great things.
* CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive. CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.
At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It's why we're coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we're headed. We're proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW. We are seeking a skilled
* Mid-Level Systems Engineer
* with federal government experience to support the design, implementation, and maintenance of mission-critical systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems engineering principles, federal IT compliance, and lifecycle management. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure systems meet performance, security, and operational requirements.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Support the design, integration, and deployment of IT systems in accordance with federal standards and agency requirements.
* Develop and maintain system architecture documentation, interface control documents, and technical specifications.
* Perform system analysis, requirements gathering, and validation activities.
* Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure systems comply with
* NIST RMF
* FISMA
* , and agency-specific security controls.
* Conduct performance tuning, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for system issues.
* Participate in configuration management and change control processes.
* Assist in the development of test plans, procedures, and validation reports.
* Provide technical support during system upgrades, migrations, and deployments.
* Interface with vendors, contractors, and government stakeholders to ensure project alignment and compliance.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
* 3- 5 years of experience in systems engineering, preferably supporting federal government programs.
* Familiarity with federal IT standards and frameworks (e.g.,
* NIST SP 800-53
* FedRAMP
* DoD STIGs
* ).
* Experience with virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and enterprise systems.
* Strong understanding of system lifecycle processes, including requirements, design, implementation, and sustainment.
* Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
* Preferred Certifications:
* Security+
* CISSP
* AWS Certified Solutions Architect
* Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect
* , or
* ITIL Foundation
* Experience with tools such as
* eMASS
* Xacta
* JIRA
* , or
* ServiceNow
* Additional Requirements:
* Will need to sit onsite in San Diego, CA
* Must have an Active Security clearance.
* Experience supporting agencies such as
* DoD
* DHS
* VA
* , or
* NASA
* is highly desirable.
* We make technology work so people can do great things.
* CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive. CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.
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