Senior System Engineer

Location: Multiple Locations

Required Clearance: Top Secret

Certifications : DoD 8140 certifications

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field.

Required Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in planning, managing, and directing complex IT projects and operations of similar size and scope.

Position Description:

PingWind is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Senior Systems Engineer to be responsible for the design, implementation, integration, and maintenance of complex IT systems to support organizational objectives. This role requires advanced technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead projects and mentor junior engineers. The Senior Systems Engineer ensures system reliability, scalability, security, and performance while aligning with business and mission requirements.

Primary Responsibilities:

Typical Responsibilities/Tasks:

Develop, design, and implement enterprise-level systems, networks, and infrastructure solutions.

Evaluate system requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

Ensure scalability, security, and performance of system designs.

Install, configure, and integrate operating systems, applications, and system tools.

Coordinate system upgrades, migrations, and deployments with minimal downtime.

Automate processes and workflows to improve efficiency and reduce risk.

Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across environments.

Ensure systems comply with security standards, policies, and best practices.

Work with cross-functional teams including software engineers, network engineers, cybersecurity, and project managers.

Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior engineers and staff.

Lead system-related projects from requirements gathering to delivery.

Create and maintain system documentation, diagrams, and runbooks.

Ensure compliance with industry regulations, cybersecurity standards, and organizational policies.

Participate in audits, risk assessments, and disaster recovery planning.

Required Qualifications

DoD 8140 Certification

Desired Qualifications

Master’s Degree

About PingWind

PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. www.PingWind.com

Our benefits include:

· Eleven Federal Holidays

· Paid Time Off accrued each pay period

· Parental Leave

· Three medical plan choices with generous employer contribution

· Dental and Vision Insurance

· Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

· Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance

· 401k with competitive matching and vesting schedule

· Continuing education assistance

· Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance

· Medical, Dependent Care and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts

· Employee Assistance Program

· Wellness benefits include Calm Health app and WellHub gym subsidy (formerly GymPass)

· 529 College Savings Plan

· Legal Insurance

· Pet Insurance

Veterans are encouraged to apply

PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.