Systems Engineer III

Fort Belvoir, VA


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Type: Contract-to-Hire

Category: Engineer

Industry: Government

Standard Hours: Open

Reference ID: JN -092026-108804

Date Posted: 09/28/2026

Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/ABc3R2


Description:

On-site in Fort Belvoir, VA

 

Our client seeks a Systems Engineer III to integrate enterprise networking, data center virtualization, and cyber compliance within defense signal and communications environments. The role will plan and support administration, hardening, and troubleshooting of multi-enclave IP networks (ICAN/AGUN/GSN), virtualized compute clusters, and storage infrastructure aligned to DoW and DISA security standards. The engineer will communicate complex technical challenges, modernization plans, and risk postures through decision-quality briefings and documentation for the military chain of command. The position will link hands-on technical operations with senior leadership to keep mission-critical communications solutions secure, resilient, and aligned with operational objectives.

 

Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen with an active Secret clearance. This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

 

Rate: $65.00 to $80.00/hr. w2


Responsibilities:
  • Plan, administer, harden, and troubleshoot multi-enclave IP networks across ICAN, AGUN, and GSN.
  • Support virtualized compute clusters and storage infrastructure in accordance with DoW and DISA security standards.
  • Integrate enterprise networking, data center virtualization, and cyber compliance within defense communications environments.
  • Develop clear, decision-quality briefings and documentation for the military chain of command.
  • Serve as the link between technical operations and senior leadership to ensure secure and resilient communications solutions.

Experience Requirements:
  • Minimum six years of network systems engineering experience.
  • Demonstrated experience with multi-enclave networks, virtualization platforms, and storage systems.
  • Familiarity with DoW and DISA cybersecurity standards and compliance practices.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly to diverse stakeholders.

Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, testing, or related field. A BS may be substituted with an additional seven years of related network systems engineering experience.
  • Active Secret clearance or higher.

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Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (noreply@eliassen.com, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
 

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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About Eliassen Group:
 
Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.
 
Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.
 
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