Senior Systems Engineer - DirectViz Solutions, LLC
Arlington, VA
About the Job
DirectViz Solutions, (DVS) is a rapidly growing government contractor that provides strategic services that meet mission IT needs for government customers. DVS provides innovative information technology solutions to government clients through the knowledge and expertise of our dedicated employees. DVS is an employee-centric employer that provides competitive compensation, comprehensive medical plans, 401k match, PTO accrual, professional development reimbursement, corporate-funded technology certifications, and employee recognition and appreciation programs.
At DVS, we recognize that our employees are our number one resource. If you are a problem-solving people-person, apply today!
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Systems Engineer to lead and support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of complex IT systems. This role will focus on ensuring operational efficiency, robust security, and the seamless migration to a modern cloud-based infrastructure. The successful candidate will play a critical role in managing and delivering high-quality IT services, effectively utilizing resources, and preparing the system to meet future technological demands.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct high-level systems analysis, evaluation, design, integration, and implementation of complex IT applications.
- Lead all phases of system development, including planning, analysis, evaluation, integration, testing, and acceptance (IV&V and DT&E).
- Apply advanced business or technical principles to resolve complex technical challenges and develop automated engineering solutions.
- Design and prepare technical reports, charts, and graphs to document and communicate results.
- Prepare and deliver presentations and briefings as required by the project.
- Serve as a Task Leader when necessary, ensuring the quality and timely delivery of services.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement upgrades, enhancements, and system improvements.
Qualifications
- Master's degree (MA/MS) with 10+ years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) with 12+ years of relevant experience.
- At least 10 years of specialized experience as a Senior Software Engineer on projects with comparable Department of Defense (DoD) IT requirements.
- Expertise in: MS SQL Data Warehouses, HTML5, ASP.NET
- Experience leading projects in a low-code environment for Army or similar DoD projects.
- Proficiency in converting Adobe Flash code to HTML5.
- Strong leadership and organizational abilities, particularly in managing software development lifecycle (SDLC) programs.
- Advanced problem-solving skills to address complex technical challenges.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented and fast-paced environment.
Physical and Mental Qualifications:
- Be able to maintain awareness during scheduled working hours.
- Prolonged periods sitting or standing at desk and working on a computer (mouse and keyboard)
- Able to lift up to 15 pounds.
- Excellent verbal and written communication; good command of the English language
- Execute tasks independently and work as a team.
- Learns and memories routine tasks.
- Strong organizational, grammar, business correspondence, and self-management skills
- Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodation will be provided for employees with disabilities.
- DVS retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
DirectViz Solutions, LLC (DVS) is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, gender identity, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
DVS has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, threats, coercion, discrimination, and intimidation. Employees may file a complaint or exercise any right protected by Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, or the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998.