Sr. Systems Engineer
Environmental Systems Research InstituteSr. Systems Engineer
Environmental Systems Research InstituteLocation
Vienna, VA
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/2/2026
Compensation
$81,120 per year
Job description
This role is for a technical professional specializing in Systems Engineering and Cyber Security within a DevOps environment. The position involves solving complex problems and collaborating with a dynamic team. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise to support systems engineering activities and ensure compliance with industry standards. This is an opportunity to lead projects and contribute to the development of secure information systems.
Requirements
- 5+ years of practical, service-oriented experience in the IT field
- Active USG TS SCI security clearance with CI Polygraph
- Working knowledge and experience with ICD 503, NIST 800-53r4/5 controls, NIST 800-171R2, NIST Risk Management Framework, NISPOM Chapter 8, DCSA DAAPM 2.2
- Experience in performing a wide variety of security tasks including vulnerability scanning, compliance audits, and IT security program management support activities
- Extensive experience with USG Assessment and Authorization process
- Ability to build environments utilizing Windows and Linux products
- Ability to resolve difficult technical issues across multiple operating systems
- Strong foundation using cyber security tools, applications, and enterprise-wide services such as vSphere, Active Directory Administration, SSSD, IIS, Windows Firewall/Firewalld, Certificate Authority, WSUS, Yum/Satellite
- Familiarity with network storage
- Experience evaluating the security controls of complex networks and systems
- Experience automating routine administrative tasks
- Capable of writing proposals, procedures, and technical documentation
- Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills
- Team player who can also work independently and thrive in a changing environment
- Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related STEM field
Responsibilities
- Provide technical expertise to design, build, configure, and maintain information systems
- Support systems engineering activities in Windows and Linux environments
- Make recommendations based on knowledge of customer requirements and industry best practices
- Collaborate with colleagues in a dynamic DevOps environment
- Assume lead on assigned projects
- Create and maintain technical documentation
- Provide purchase justifications and project benefit analysis
- Forecast costs for project related equipment and software
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Environmental Systems Research Institute Inc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
44
FY2026
Approval rate
98.9%
FY2026
LCA certified
67
FY2026
Entry-level share
49.3%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+3%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-31%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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