Systems Engineer, Senior (Project Management)
The Senior Systems Engineer will provide technical expertise in system architecture, design, integration, and technical management. This role includes leading teams in developing application and technical plans, supporting customers with product installation, optimization, and troubleshooting, and resolving critical issues. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of NIST SP 800-128 and NIST SP 800-53 security controls as they relate to system and product configuration management, with proven experience applying these within the VA OIT environment.
Position Responsibilities:
Collaborate with Configuration Management to establish baselines for systems and their deployment needsCreate checklists for the assessment and validation of system and database architecture as it relates to programming, human factors engineering, security, software engineering, web design, and testingPerform analysis relative to the design of applications or system software that incorporates interfaces with other products and for future flexibility and expandability for each productDefine the discovery, interaction, and communication technologies joining disparate system and information providersProvide technical input to the systems engineering processes and help establish standardsProvide requirements analysis and content to ensure requirements and resulting solutions are taking a system viewPerform systems assurance assessments and record findingsIdentify deficiencies in hardware and software products and requirements, record risks associated with those deficiencies, and advise mitigation strategiesAdvise the product owner regarding system use, capacity planning operations, and performance managementCollaborate with Software/System Architecture to ensure bi-directional alignment between the architecture and the systemsPerform system gap analysis to identify areas of weaknessProvide content for system-related user stories and non-functional requirements to ensure continuous improvement and compliance of the systemPerforms other duties as assigned.
