Systems Engineer
US$120,000 – US$140,000 / yr base salary
Posted 13 Oct 2026
Advertised as “1519 - Systems Engineer III”
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- Level
- III
- Expected experience
- 4–7 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$120,000 – US$140,000 / yr |
|---|
CertificationsSecurity+, CISSP
Field of studyInformation Technology, Systems Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
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.