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Sis Engineer Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

Partner Sales Manager

Reston, VA · On-site

$181K - $258K/yr

Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Systems Engineering, and Marketing to drive strategic ... SIs, VARs, distributors) to drive revenue growth * Strong understanding of federal sales motions ...

Partner Sales Manager

Reston, VA · On-site

$181K - $258K/yr

Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Systems Engineering, and Marketing to drive strategic ... SIs, VARs, distributors) to drive revenue growth * Strong understanding of federal sales motions ...

Position Title: Marketing Cloud Developer Location: University of Maryland Global Campus 3501 ... Work with MuleSoft integrations with LMS - D2L and SIS - PeopleSoft Campus Solution, AWS -RedShift.

... System (SIS) environment. This role will oversee the operations, maintenance, sustainment ... engineering, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, systems administration, data management, and cloud ...

... System (SIS) environment. This role will oversee the operations, maintenance, sustainment ... engineering, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, systems administration, data management, and cloud ...

Technical Project Manager

Washington, DC · On-site

$120K - $160K/yr

... System (SIS) environment. This role will oversee the operations, maintenance, sustainment ... engineering, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, systems administration, data management, and cloud ...

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How much do sis engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for sis engineer in Washington is $120,812.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,387.00 and $143,334.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a SIS engineer?

A SIS (Safety Instrumented Systems) Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining safety systems that help prevent hazardous incidents in industrial environments. They ensure compliance with safety standards such as IEC 61511 and work with instrumentation, control systems, and risk assessment processes. SIS Engineers collaborate with process, automation, and safety teams to develop and validate safety functions, ensuring system reliability and performance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a SIS engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a SIS (Safety Instrumented Systems) Engineer, you need a strong background in process instrumentation, control systems engineering, and industrial safety protocols, often supported by a degree in engineering and relevant industry experience. Familiarity with safety PLCs, HAZOP analysis, SIL assessments, and certifications such as TÜV Functional Safety Engineer are highly valued in this role. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills help SIS Engineers work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and manage safety-critical projects. These competencies are crucial for designing, implementing, and maintaining systems that ensure the safe operation of industrial processes and regulatory compliance.

What are the typical responsibilities of a SIS engineer in a manufacturing or industrial setting?

A SIS Engineer in a manufacturing or industrial environment is typically responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining safety instrumented systems that protect personnel, equipment, and processes from hazardous conditions. This includes conducting risk assessments, performing safety integrity level (SIL) calculations, specifying safety PLC logic, and ensuring compliance with industry standards such as IEC 61511. SIS Engineers often collaborate with process engineers, operations staff, and maintenance teams to review system performance and troubleshoot issues. Their role may also involve regular safety audits, system testing, and supporting incident investigations to continuously improve plant safety.

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Infographic showing various Sis Engineer job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 94% In-person, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $120,812 per year, or $58.1 per hour.

NSI SETA (Intermediate)

XMSTART

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago


Job description

XMSTART is looking for a Project lead to guide our NSI Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory team supporting the Operations Innovation Office in Chantilly, VA. This position requires a proactive, organized, and highly communicative leader with strong technical project management and awareness. The successful candidate will oversee a multinational initiative and ensure project success by:

  • Leading the planning, execution, and oversight of all IT, cybersecurity, and technical components of the project
  • Providing strategic direction on networking, security, auditing, and emerging IT/cyber technologies (including AI)
  • Advising customer leadership on project priorities, risks, resource allocation, and the overall effectiveness of planned initiatives related to cost, schedule, and performance
  • Guiding optimization efforts across all IT domains including power, space, cooling, hardware, software, and licensing

Representing customer equities and ensuring project compliance with IT requirements, multinational considerations, and informationsharing obligations

Requirements

  • US Citizenship
  • Active TS/SCI with CI polygraph
  • Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) and nine (9) years or more relevant experience; master's in STEM field and seven (7) years or more experience.  STEM is a contractual requirement.
  • Hands-on experience working with AI and operating in DevOps, and/or DevSecOps, and/or agile environments
  • Hands-on expertise gathering and identifying actionable requirements for requested capabilities
  • Hands-on experience with IT infrastructure design and implementation (power, space, cooling, connectivity)
  • Ability to identify engineering opportunities to customer decision makers
  • Demonstrated ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks and effectively interact with developers, USG customers, other SETAs, and USG project managers.
  • Polished communication skills (written/verba); impeccable interpersonal skills and judgment; and confidence in presenting analysis and recommendations to all levels of USG
  • Hands-on JIRA and Confluence experience for project and internal team communications
  • Expertise in MS Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, Access, Project)

Desired:

  • Familiarity with coalition/multinational security architectures, crossdomain solutions, informationsharing agreements, and sovereignty-related policy factors
  • Experience developing security documentation (SSP, SAR, POA&M) and knowledge of NIST, ICD 503, IC standards, and HPC/AIML security
  • Hands-on cyber experience, including active Intermediate or Advanced DoD 8140 certification (Security+ CE, CISSP, CASP CE, etc.)
  • Minimum of 10 years supporting a Big 5 customer
  • Experience with large-scale AI data center environments
  • Ability to produce high-quality briefings and analytic products under tight timelines
  • Experience supporting SES/SIS/FO/GO-level leadership