Athenix Solutions Group is looking for a Systems Engineer to support a large contract in the Mclean, VA area. We are looking for professionals to apply system engineering fundamentals to the development, testing, deployment, maintenance, operation, sustainment, and disposition of systems assisting in the defense of our nation. We have roles that focus in on a specific portion of the system development lifecycle, and others that span the entire process. **Responsibilities:** Enterprise System Engineer serve to maintain a strong awareness of technical trends in information technology, develop and maintain a strong awareness of on-going IT projects, and business unit requirements; be able to apply the project management model (e.g. Spiral, Waterfall, Agile) selected for a given development effort; and provide analysis, design, development, deployment, and lifecycle support for innovative hardware systems and applications. Work involves being able to develop end-to-end cost analysis for projects; ensure systems being developed comply with the enterprise technical architecture; help project and program teams prepare for CIO Project Management Program control gates; and keep senior management apprised of project or program status. Assignments may include leading teams consisting of contractor personnel. + Plan, test, install and integrate new and upgraded versions of the relevant operating (Windows/UNIX) systems on organization computer systems. + Plan, test, install and integrate third-party software components (VMWare), and subsystems. + Assist higher level software system specialists in managing software life cycles. + Manage software life cycles. + Research and resolve routine systems software problems, working with higher-level specialists. + Research and resolve complex systems software problems efficiently and accurately while adhering to internal software management standards and procedures. **Minimum Requirements;** Active Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph is required Basic Level – Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, and 6 years of relevant experience Mid-Level – Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, and 12 years of relevant experience Senior Level - Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, and 20 years of relevant experience Athenix Solutions Group, LLC and its companies Athenix Cyber and SIGINT, and Athenix Special Missions is an EEO/Affirmative action employer and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.