Senior Systems Engineer

OCEUS

Senior Systems Engineer delivering technical solutions for telecommunications in federal government. Leading complex system designs, deployments, and customer technical interfaces for mission-critical operations.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeThe Colony • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

KubernetesLinuxSwitchingVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide hands-on installation and team leadership for Cisco, Linux networking environments
Architect and deliver end-to-end networked and compute solutions
Lead system integration, validation, and field deployment activities
Serve as primary technical interface to customers and stakeholders
Lead small engineering teams and drive technical standards
Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to ensure mission success

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. citizenship, no dual citizenship
Current DoD security clearance or ability to obtain a security clearance
Bachelor's degree in a related technical field or additional years of equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
10+ years of progressive systems engineering experience, including architecture and design-level responsibilities
Demonstrated ownership of complex hardware and software systems integrations
Demonstrated technical expertise in these areas: Advanced IP networking (CCNA-level or higher): switching, routing, OSPF, BGP
VMware ESXi and Kubernetes experience in production environments
Linux system administration (CLI, networking, multi-NIC configuration)
IPv6, VPN, VRF, and PKI implementation
Proven customer-facing leadership in technical program execution
Advanced system troubleshooting and root cause analysis expertise
Responsive to industry trends and opportunities that advance the overall strategy
Decisive leader with the ability to make decisions independently, quickly, and with little supervision
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Ability to effectively communicate at all levels
Availability to support extensive CONUS and OCONUS travel
Must have a valid driver's license

Benefits

Comp & perks

Security Clearance Requirement: Current DoD clearance or ability to obtain a clearance
Location Note: Must be local to the area to support on-site schedule
Travel: 50-75% CONUS and OCONUS

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Hard Skills & Tools

CiscoLinux networkingsystem integrationnetwork architectureadvanced IP networkingVMware ESXiKubernetesLinux system administrationIPv6VPN

Soft Skills

team leadershipcustomer-facing leadershipdecisive leadershipexcellent communicationtechnical program executionroot cause analysisresponsiveness to industry trendsindependent decision-makingcollaborationorganizational skills

Certifications

DoD security clearanceCCNA