Systems Engineer

Client Solution Architects (CSA) is currently seeking a Systems Engineer III to support a program onsite in San Diego CA

This position will support critical naval software delivery operations for Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC-PAC) located in San Diego California. The selected candidate will play a vital role in supporting the Application Arsenal (AA) NIWC-PACs enterprise-class software distribution and delivery platform for software deployed at the tactical edge. Current deployment targets include Agile Core Services (ACS) USMC Common Hosting Environment and other continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI/CD) software environments.

The selected candidate will be responsible for designing implementing and maintaining secure software delivery pipelines that operate across multiple classification domains and challenging operational environments. This role requires deep technical expertise in modern DevSecOps practices containerized architectures and defense-specific platform integration.

For nearly 50 years CSA has delivered integrated technology and operational support services to meet the defense and federal sectors most complex enterprise needs. Working from operations centers and shipyards to training sites and program offices CSA deploys experienced teams innovative tools and proven processes to advance federal missions.

How Role will make an impact:

• Engineer and maintain full lifecycle software development pipelines for containerized virtual machines and cloud-based architecture
• Implement and optimize DevSecOps automation across Unclassified Secret and Top-Secret security domains
• Configure and integrate automated security testing tools (SAST DAST SCA and container scanners) as quality gates within CI/CD pipelines
• Design and troubleshoot interoperable software systems for deployment in Denied Disrupted Intermittent and Limited-bandwidth (DDIL) environments
• Support software delivery to afloat and ashore Platform as a Service (PaaS) environments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams using Agile methodologies to deliver mission-critical capabilities
• Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements and government-mandated pipeline standards
• Provide technical expertise for integration with allied partner systems and emerging autonomous platforms

What youll need to have to join our award-winning team:

• Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.
• A bachelors degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
  Minimum Seven (7) years of demonstrated experience in full lifecycle software development for containerized virtual machine and cloud-based architecture across multiple security domains (Unclassified Secret Top Secret) using Agile methodologies
• Minimum Four (4) years of demonstrated experience applying DevSecOps principles including:
• Configuring automated security testing tools (SAST/DAST/SCA and container scanners) as quality gates directly in CI/CD pipelines
• Working within highly regulated government-mandated pipelines (e.g. Overmatch Software Armory (OSA) or equivalent DoD enterprise DevSecOps environments)

Minimum Three (3) years of demonstrated experience engineering integrating and troubleshooting interoperable software systems within critical defense platforms specifically:

• Denied Disrupted Intermittent and Limited-bandwidth (DDIL) environments
• Afloat and ashore Platform as a Service (PaaS) environments
• Navys Agile Core Services (ACS)
• USMCs Common Hosting Environment (CHE)
• Architecture designed for Five Eyes (FVEY) partner interoperability

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to:

• Sit for extended periods of time and work at a computer workstation
• Use hands and fingers to operate keyboards mice and other input devices
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Specific vision abilities required may include close vision distance vision depth perception and the ability to adjust
• Stand walk bend or reach; Access equipment located in data centers offices or under desks
• Lift and/or move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).