Systems Engineer

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NexTech Solutions (NTS) is a team of experts and engineers who understand the challenges that organizations face in finding and implementing the best technologies and IT solutions to meet mission requirements. We work with our government customers in defense and civilian agencies to identify new technologies.

The Opportunity
The Systems Engineer will provide senior-level technical expertise in support of the assessment, integration, and evaluation of Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) systems and capabilities for a U.S. Government program.
This position involves conducting comprehensive system assessments of existing and emerging OSINT tools, platforms, and data ecosystems to ensure alignment with mission requirements, interoperability standards, and security policies. The Systems Engineer will advise program leadership, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the development of strategic recommendations that enhance the government’s ability to collect, process, and exploit publicly and commercially available information.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned systems engineering professional with extensive experience in technical evaluation, systems architecture, and intelligence mission support.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the technical assessment and evaluation of OSINT systems, tools, and platforms to determine performance, scalability, interoperability, and mission suitability.
Analyze system architectures, data flows, and integration points across open-source and enterprise environments.
Develop and apply assessment methodologies, test plans, and evaluation criteria for OSINT technologies and capabilities.
Assess emerging commercial and open-source tools for potential integration into government intelligence workflows.
Provide systems engineering expertise to guide the acquisition, deployment, and modernization of OSINT capabilities.
Evaluate system security, data protection, and compliance with government policies and standards (e.g., NIST, ICD 503).
Identify technical gaps and recommend solutions to enhance data collection, processing, and analytic capabilities.
Collaborate with software engineers, analysts, and program managers to ensure effective system integration and lifecycle support.
Prepare detailed technical assessments, design documentation, and formal reports for government decision-makers.
Support demonstrations, proof-of-concept efforts, and pilot implementations of OSINT tools and systems.
Stay current on emerging technologies, industry standards, and global trends related to open-source data exploitation.

Fluency in English (written and spoken)
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance with the US Government.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline required.

Required Skills, Experience & Abilities

Minimum of 14 years of professional experience in systems engineering, systems assessment, or technical integration within government or defense programs.
Demonstrated experience in evaluating, designing, or implementing OSINT, data analytics, or information exploitation systems.
Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, including requirements analysis, architecture design, and lifecycle management.
Experience conducting technology assessments and capability evaluations for government customers.
Familiarity with open-source and commercially available data ecosystems, tools, and data management architectures.
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, risk management frameworks, and secure system design.
Excellent technical writing, briefing, and communication skills, including the ability to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree (M.S. or M.Eng.) in Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related technical field
Experience supporting the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), or Intelligence Community (IC).
Knowledge of OSINT methodologies, tools, and best practices for publicly and commercially available information (PAI/CAI) exploitation.
Familiarity with cloud environments, data integration frameworks, and distributed systems (e.g., AWS, Azure, Kubernetes).
Certifications such as INCOSE CSEP, PMP, CISSP, or GIAC Open Source Intelligence (GOSI).
Understanding of data compliance, privacy laws, and ethical considerations in open-source intelligence collection.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
Dynamic, mission-driven environment supporting the evaluation and advancement of OSINT capabilities for national security objectives.
Requires strong analytical and systems-thinking skills, along with collaboration across technical and operational teams

Standard work schedule is Mon-Fri with core hours from 7am-5pm EST
8 hour work day with flexibility within the core hours of operation.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. NTS will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws for employment.

For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email recruiting@nextechsol.com

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