SME Systems Engineer - API (TS/SCI w/ CI Poly required)

A&M Technologies, Inc.
Any Location, VA
Category Engineering
Job Description
Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with expertise in API gateway technologies, cloud environments, and security best practices. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience and a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM field.

What You Will Do

As a SME Systems Engineer, you will work on designing and implementing APIs, cloud-based technologies, and system testing and validation. You will also assist in leading and overseeing a total system perspective, including technical understanding of relationships, dependencies, and requirements of cloud services, infrastructure, and security domains.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires strong problem-solving and analytical skills, excellent communication and collaboration skills, and the ability to work in an Agile development environment. The ideal candidate will have experience with API design principles, security best practices, and industry-standard protocols, as well as proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C#.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM field
  • Security+ CE Certification
  • Expertise working with Windows platforms and COTS applications in cloud environments
  • 5+ years of experience with API gateway technologies
  • Strong understanding of API design principles, security best practices, and industry-standard protocols
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C#
  • Experience with cloud-based technologies, including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
  • Familiarity with containerization (e.g., Docker) and orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes)
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to work in an Agile development environment
  • Solid engineering rigor
  • Expert troubleshooting and solutioning skills
  • Experience with Cloud architecture and system design
  • Demonstrated experience with system testing and validation
  • Strong documentation skills

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Employee referral bonuses of up to $10,000 for eligible hires
  • Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents
  • Deductible reimbursement of up to $1,000 for employee-only coverage and up to $2,000 for family coverage upon meeting plan deductibles
  • 100% company-paid short-term disability insurance
  • 100% company-paid long-term disability insurance
  • 100% company-paid accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance coverage up to $150,000
  • 401(k) plan with immediate vesting upon eligibility
  • Pre-tax and Roth contribution options available
  • Company Match: A&M provides a dollar-for-dollar match on employee contributions up to 6% of eligible compensation
  • Non-Elective Contribution (NEC): A&M provides an additional 6% company contribution to all eligible participants, regardless of employee contributions
  • Up to 18 days of flexible paid time off (PTO)
  • Additional PTO awarded based on years of service
  • 10 paid holidays annually, including up to four floating holidays
  • Flexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work schedules, based on contract and project requirements
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