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The Senior Systems Engineer serves as the technical lead for the full lifecycle development and sustainment of packet-based hardware and software systems built on Commercial and Government Off-The-Shelf (COTS/GOTS) technologies. This role is responsible for architecting, integrating, and operationalizing complex systems across hardware, software, and networking domains to deliver reliable, scalable, and mission-ready solutions.
Job Responsibility:
Lead system architecture, integration, verification, deployment, training, and long-term sustainment of packet-based hardware and software platforms utilizing COTS and GOTS components
Oversee end-to-end integration of hardware, software, and network infrastructures, ensuring seamless interoperability, scalability, and performance across distributed environments
Plan, develop, and execute system integration strategies, including validation and verification activities, to ensure systems meet operational, functional, and performance requirements
Design, develop, and maintain BASH and PERL automation scripts supporting system provisioning, configuration management, deployment, and sustainment of core servers and clustered compute environments
Drive automation and process optimization initiatives to improve system stability, operational efficiency, and maintainability
Provide senior-level technical direction for troubleshooting, system optimization, patching, upgrades, and lifecycle sustainment activities
Train and mentor system administrators, operators, and engineering staff, ensuring compliance with security, configuration management, and operational standards
Requirements:
At least twenty (20) years of progressive Systems Engineering experience supporting programs or contracts of comparable scope, complexity, and mission impact
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related technical field
an additional five (5) years of directly relevant Systems Engineering experience may be substituted for a degree
U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants
DOD 8570 Certification
This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph
What we offer:
Medical: CTP offers 3 superior plans, bringing our employees both in-network and out-of-network options
Vision + Dental: Both free to you + paid in full by CTP
Retirement: 401k - 6% company contribution
PTO + Leave: A work life balance is extremely important to our team here at CTP, which is why our paid time off plans are so lucrative. Offering customizable leave plans to meet your needs is just one of our many perks! Jury Duty, Bereavement + Military Leave provided
Career Growth: Up to $10,000 provided for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition
Life and AD&D Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: More peace of mind, at zero cost to you
Profit Sharing Bonus: End of year cash gets added to your bottom-line
Referral Bonus Program: Our tiered program provides an incentive with each stage of the hiring process your referral passes. Our bonuses range from $7,000-$20,000, if your referral joins the team