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About this 1519 - Systems Engineer III role at Sigma Defense

Sigma Defense · Onsite · San Diego, California, United States

Sigma Defense is seeking a Systems Engineer III to support PMW160 and NIWC Pacific for U.S. Navy Enterprise networks. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to shape capability delivery by providing system design, system development, systems integration, configuration, troubleshooting, and lifecycle engineering support for Navy IT networks and systems. The candidate will work closely with Navy stakeholders and partner teams to ensure applications and services are documented and integrated effectively.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Requirements

  • 4-7 years of experience.
  • Expertise with designing, developing, implementing, and integrating IT systems.
  • Expertise with troubleshooting for complex IT environments.
  • Expertise with DoD cybersecurity and compliance requirements.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.

Computer Software/Programs:

  • Networking
  • Virtualization
  • Windows/Linux
  • Automation
  • Ansible
  • PowerShell
  • Python

Mandatory Certifications:

  • Security+ or CISSP and at least one Operating System certification (Linux, Windows, VMware, Cisco).

Personnel Clearance Level:

  • Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active Secret security clearance or higher.
  • Clearance may be sponsored for the right candidate.

Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor's or Technical Degree from an accredited college or university in System Engineering, Information Technology, or related field of study.

Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive):

  • Design, Develop, enhance, integrate, and maintain software and system components supporting PMW160 system configuration, deployment, and sustainment.
  • Create, Modify, or enhance scripts and utilities used for configuration, automation, and deployment of various software.
  • Integrate hardware and software with virtual infrastructures, Windows, Linux, via IP based and Non-IP based applications.
  • Support and perform software patching, updates, and application compatibility testing to ensure system baseline integrity.
  • Create and maintain system automation tools (e.g., Ansible, PowerShell, Python, Bash).
  • Contribute to system compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards including STIG implementation and RMF validation.
  • Troubleshoot complex issues in lab and deployed environments while providing root cause analysis, and defect resolution implementation.
  • Collaborate with engineering team in a fast-paced operational environment to support operational readiness.
  • Ensure customer requirements are met while operating effectively, considering all aspects of the product lifecycle, from design to maintenance.
  • Participate and support production installation events, lab integration testing, and software readiness reviews.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000 annually.

Benefits

  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
  • Life and AD&D coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
  • 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 12 (Floating) Holidays
  • Educational Assistance
  • Highly Competitive Salary
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About Sigma Defense

Sigma Defense is challenging the defense industry status quo with an innovative approach to delivering JADC2, DevSecOps and C5ISR capabilities to today’s warfighter. We are hiring the best and brightest to be a part of our team that is focused on bringing next generation technology and solutions to market. As a company founded by veterans, we are committed to supporting our service men and women in their next career and we are proud to be recognized as a 2025 HIRE Vets Medallion Award recipient.

Sigma Defense is a new kind of military system integrator: using the field experience of our team and technical expertise of our businesses to translate sophisticated technologies into a tactical communications fabric that keeps warfighters and commands connected, united, confident, and ready for what’s next. From ground to space and the air in between, Sigma Defense’s software-defined communications and supporting development capabilities support key modernization initiatives across every service branch.

We are a team of innovative professionals collaborating in a highly motivating work environment that fosters creativity and independent thinking. The work we do is meaningful and stimulating and our team is working on cutting-edge projects that move the state-of-the-art closer to the people who need them. If you're looking for a challenging, high growth environment with opportunities to lead and deliver solutions that protect and defend our service men and women, we want to speak to you.

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