Remote Z Os Mainframe Systems Programmer Jobs in Virginia

Job ID: 2614219

Location: Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-07-09

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI_wPoly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

Systems Engineer/Systems Integrator  

USG Program Office leading Research & Development (R&D) of evolutionary, revolutionary, and transformational artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms is seeking a highly motivated and forward-thinking Systems Engineer/Integrator with GEOINT experience to join our team.  This position supports development, transition and integration of newly developed technologies into current or future NRO satellite ground systems.  As a Systems Engineer/ Systems Integrator, the incumbent will work with GED systems engineers to identify capability gaps and challenges in meeting requirements. Additionally, the incumbent will join an agile R&D team focused on project definition, development, and evaluation of project results working to transition newly developed capabilities into operational systems.  The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience developing efficient solutions that align with business goals and technological advancements, leveraging multi-cloud and cross-domain expertise.  

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop an understanding of the current and future operational systems requirements, architecture and ConOps.
• Ensure that the capabilities are built with intent to seamlessly integrate into the existing system architecture, IT landscape, and DevSeOps SW delivery processes.
• Develop strategic plans for the organization’s IT systems, including assessments of new technologies and recommendations for their adoption.
• Conduce regular reviews off systems and processes to identify opportunities for cost-saving, improved performance, and system consolidation.
• Lead system architecture and engineering efforts across the program collaborating with Government stakeholders, system integrators, and contractors developing new systems that will be delivered int production.
• Assist the DevSeOps process is process is performed in a consistent, effective, and progressive manner.
• Develop technical documentation that follow the customer’s governance framework to include SOPs, knowledge articles, governance and control gates, training material, guides, and reports that direct and support the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Organize and support various governance boards, committee meetings, working groups, and control gates on an as-needed basis.
• Coordinate with information system POCs for plan updates and mitigation strategies ensure overall health of IT stems, networks and applications.
• Identify a transition plan and document recurring system and software O&M activities.
• Coordinate across technical and functional teams to ensure requirements are known and met and effectively communicate results, both verbally and in writing.
• Work with teammates and external stakeholders on all phases of the systems engineering process.  Help identify, communicate, and manage project risks.
• Interface with teammates to resolve and mitigate problems arising during implementation.
• Support formation and execution of a coherent infrastructure strategy.
• Support development of strategies for integrating on-premises infrastructure with cloud services, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance.
• Assess and recommend new technologies or upgrades to existing infrastructure, based on cost-benefit analyses and business needs.
• Work with business and IT leaders to understand strategic business needs and translate them into actionable infrastructure initiatives.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to the infrastructure team, leading capacity planning, and ensuring skill development aligns with technology roadmaps. 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly.
• Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience
• Interpersonal and communication skills for written reports, group discussion, and oral presentations.
• Judgement, Critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Desired Qualifications:

• STEM Bachelors highly desire.
• Prior NRO experience . 
• Familiarity with GEOINT.

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.