About this opportunity
Zachary Piper Solutions lists this Systems Engineer SME opportunity in fort belvoir, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Systems Engineer SME to support a mission-critical federal program focused on enterprise infrastructure modernization and secure technology delivery in Fort Belvoir, VA .
The Systems Engineer SME will guide complex IT initiatives from requirements gathering through implementation and transition to operations. This role works closely with program leadership, customers, and technical teams to deliver sustainable capabilities, strengthen enterprise services, and improve operational efficiency.
Responsibilities for the Systems Engineer SME include:
Translate customer needs into technical requirements, enterprise architectures, and integrated IT solutions
Lead projects through requirements analysis, solution design, implementation, validation, and transition to operations
Partner with program leadership and operations teams to address capability gaps and ensure solutions remain supportable after deployment
Develop architecture diagrams, data flow diagrams, implementation plans, and detailed build guides
Provide technical expertise across Active Directory, GPOs, DNS, PKI, ICAM, and Windows and Linux environments
Apply PowerShell, Ansible Automation Platform, and DevOps pipelines to automate processes and improve consistency
Evaluate technologies and conduct market research to inform engineering decisions
Improve Operations and Maintenance processes, strengthen enterprise visibility, and train administrators on newly delivered capabilities
Required Qualifications for the Systems Engineer SME include:
Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Systems Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or a related discipline
15+ years of enterprise IT experience
Strong knowledge of Active Directory services, Group Policy, DNS, and computer and user policy management
Experience supporting Microsoft and non-Microsoft Public Key Infrastructure solutions
Proficiency with automation technologies such as Ansible Automation Platform, PowerShell, and DevOps pipelines
Experience with Identity, Credential, and Access Management, enterprise visibility, and end-user services
Knowledge of enterprise networking, compute, storage, and Windows and Linux operating systems
Experience applying systems engineering processes, analyzing requirements, and evaluating technology solutions
Ability to produce clear technical documentation, explain solutions to varied audiences, and train system administrators
Current CompTIA Security+ certification
Must have an Active TS/SCI Security Clearance and meet Special Access Program (SAP) access requirements
Compensation for the Systems Engineer SME includes:
Salary Range:
$200,000–$225,000 annually, depending on experience
Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave as Required by Law
This job opens for applications on 10/21/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
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Worksite address
fort belvoir, VA, 22060, US
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