Job description

This is contingent upon award. Systems Engineer – Senior (contingent) Position Summary Seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Biometric Systems Integration Engineer to support the design, integration, testing, and sustainment of advanced biometric collection and processing systems within a secure government environment. The ideal candidate will possess experience in systems engineering, software integration, biometric technologies, cybersecurity compliance, and DevOps methodologies supporting mission-critical operations. This role requires strong analytical and technical skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams throughout the full system lifecycle . Key Responsibilities • Lead and/or support the end-to-end system architecture of biometric collection and processing systems, including: • Hardware • Software • Networking • Human-system interfaces • Integrate Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) and Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) products and tools into connected and disconnected operational environments while adhering to stringent security and customer requirements. • Develop, analyze, execute, and maintain software integration and system test plans, procedures, and scripts. • Participate in and lead technical reviews, requirements reviews, design reviews, and integration activities throughout the system lifecycle. • Support system interoperability and integration efforts across multiple platforms and system-of-systems environments. • Assess, engineer, and maintain compliance with Department of Warfare (DoW) cybersecurity policies, directives, and regulations, including: • Risk Management Framework (RMF) • NIST guidelines • Security accreditation requirements • Ensure proper configuration management and configuration control of systems, baselines, and associated technical documentation. • Support Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and DevOps processes to improve deployment efficiency and system reliability. • Troubleshoot integration issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions in complex operational environments. Required Qualifications • Experience with software integration and system testing, including: • Test plan development • Test script implementation • System validation and verification • Understanding of: • ANSI/NIST ITL standards • DoD Electronic Biometric Transmission Specification (EBTS) • Familiarity with biometric systems and biometric data processing technologies. • Knowledge of system-of-systems engineering principles and integration directorate processes. • Experience with DevOps methodologies and tools, including CI/CD pipelines. • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. • Experience supporting secure or regulated government environments. • Ability to work effectively in cross-functional technical teams. • Adhere to the company AS9100 and QMS policies and procedures. • Other duties as assigned. Education/Skills: • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field (or equivalent experience). • 7 years’ experience in systems engineering. • Secret security clearance is required.

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This is contingent upon award.
Systems Engineer – Senior (contingent)
This role requires strong analytical and technical skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams throughout the full system lifecycle .
Lead and/or support the end-to-end system architecture of biometric collection and processing systems, including:
Human-system interfaces
Integrate Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) and Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) products and tools into connected and disconnected operational environments while adhering to stringent security and customer requirements.
Develop, analyze, execute, and maintain software integration and system test plans, procedures, and scripts.
Participate in and lead technical reviews, requirements reviews, design reviews, and integration activities throughout the system lifecycle.
Support system interoperability and integration efforts across multiple platforms and system-of-systems environments.
Assess, engineer, and maintain compliance with Department of Warfare (DoW) cybersecurity policies, directives, and regulations, including:
Risk Management Framework (RMF)
NIST guidelines
Security accreditation requirements
Ensure proper configuration management and configuration control of systems, baselines, and associated technical documentation.
Support Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and DevOps processes to improve deployment efficiency and system reliability.
Troubleshoot integration issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions in complex operational environments.
Experience with software integration and system testing, including:
Test plan development
Test script implementation
System validation and verification
ANSI/NIST ITL standards
DoD Electronic Biometric Transmission Specification (EBTS)
Familiarity with biometric systems and biometric data processing technologies.
Knowledge of system-of-systems engineering principles and integration directorate processes.

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ci/cd

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