SME Systems Engineer - API (TS/SCI w/ CI Poly required)
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SME Systems Engineer - API (TS/SCI w/ CI Poly required)
Location
Sterling, VA
Experience
Senior
Posted
Jul 10, 2026
Apply by
August 9, 2026
Applicants
0
Early applicantEasy applyFull-timeWork from Office
Job Description
Active TS/SCI w/ CI Poly required. On-site position. Must have Sec+ or better. Contingent upon contract.Required Education, Experience, & Skills :
We are actively seeking candidates with a minimum of 10 years relevant experience. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM field is required. Specific skills include the following:
At a minimum, meet DoDD 8140 requirements (Security+ CE Certification)
Expertise working with Windows platforms and COTS applications in cloud environments
5+ years of experience with API gateway technologies (Broadcom API experience is strongly preferred)
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, including investigating log files to discover root-cause for challenges
Experience with Cloud architecture and system design
Demonstrated experience with system testing and validation
Strong documentation skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills :
API-related certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer, Azure API Management Certified)
Experience with API management platforms (e.g., MuleSoft, Apigee)
Broadcom API gateway technologies experience
Experience with service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio, Linkerd)
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Experience with Cloud solution optimization
Experience with ServiceNow
Familiarity with customer system security requirements and processes
Other Cloud experience (Azure, Google, Oracle, IBM)
Integration of virtualized applications and application streaming or layering techniques
Assist with leading and overseeing a total system perspective including technical understanding of relationships, dependencies and requirements of cloud services, infrastructure and security domains
Experience designing APIs such as REST or GraphQL and event-driven systems
Experience with API Gateways, catalogs
Experience integrating complex systems using APIs, message queues, streaming platforms, and ETL pipelines
## Pay & Benefits Highlights
### Compensation
- 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.
### Health & Wellness
- 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.
### Income Protection
- 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.
### Retirement
- 401(k) plan with immediate vesting upon eligibility. Employees become eligible after six months of service.
- 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.
### Paid Time Off
- Up to 18 days of flexible paid time off (PTO).
- Additional PTO awarded based on years of service: +2 days after 3 years, +4 days after 6 years, and +7 days after 10 years.
- 10 paid holidays annually, including up to four floating holidays.
### Work-Life Balance
- Flexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work schedules, based on contract and project requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement API gateways and management platforms
- Develop cloud-based systems using Java, Python, or C#
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges
- Collaborate within an Agile development environment
- Document system architecture and technical requirements
- Lead system perspective including technical understanding of cloud services and security
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field
- Master's degree in a STEM field
Skills Required
Windows platformsCOTS applicationsCloud environmentsAPI gateway technologiesBroadcom APIJavaPythonC#AWSAzureGoogle Cloud PlatformDockerKubernetesAgileSystem testingValidationCloud architectureSystem designCommunicationCollaborationProblem-solvingAnalytical skillsEngineering rigorDocumentation skillsMuleSoftApigeeIstioLinkerdModel-Based Systems EngineeringServiceNowRESTGraphQLMessage queuesStreaming platformsETL pipelines
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000
- Performance bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Deductible reimbursement
- 100% company-paid short-term disability insurance
- 100% company-paid long-term disability insurance
- 100% company-paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Company-paid life insurance up to $150,000
- 401(k) plan with immediate vesting
- Pre-tax and Roth contribution options
- Company match up to 6%
- Non-elective contribution of 6%
- Up to 18 days flexible paid time off
- Additional PTO based on years of service
- 10 paid holidays annually
- Flexible work schedules
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