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Esri

Sr. Systems Engineer

Sep 2, 2026• Vienna, VA

About us

★ 3.4 out of 5 · 8 reviews

  • Size: 5,001-10,000 employees
  • Industry: Technology: Software
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Why you should apply for a job to Esri:

  • 3.4/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 3.8/5 in supportive management
  • 63% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 75% would recommend this company to other women
  • 43% say the CEO supports gender diversity

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Overview

Seeking a technical professional with strong credentials in Systems Engineering and Cyber Security. You will have the unique opportunity to be part of a team, solving complex problems in a DEVOPS environment.

Responsibilities

  • Provides technical expertise to design, build, configure, and maintain information systems
  • Support systems engineering activities in Windows and Linux environments
  • Make recommendations based on knowledge of customer requirements and industry best practices
  • Collaborate with colleagues in a dynamic DevOps environment
  • Assume lead on assigned projects
  • Create and maintain technical documentation
  • Responsible for providing purchase justifications and project benefit analysis
  • Forecasts costs for project related equipment and software

Requirements

  • 5+ years of practical, service-oriented experience in the IT field
  • Active USG TS SCI security clearance with CI Polygraph
  • Have working knowledge and experience with ICD 503, NIST 800-53r4/5 controls, NIST 800-171R2, NIST Risk Management Framework, NISPOM Chapter 8, DCSA DAAPM 2.2
  • Experience in performing a wide variety of security tasks to include vulnerability scanning, compliance audits, and IT security program management support activities
  • Extensive experience with USG Assessment and Authorization process
  • Ability to build environments utilizing Windows and Linux products
  • Ability to resolve difficult technical issues including those across multiple operating systems
  • Strong foundation using cyber security tools, applications, and enterprise-wide services such as, vSphere, Active Directory Administration, SSSD, IIS, Windows Firewall/ Firewalld, Certificate Authority, WSUS, Yum/Satellite
  • Familiarity with network storage
  • Experience evaluating the security controls of complex networks and systems
  • Experience automating routine administrative tasks
  • Capable of writing proposals, procedures, and technical documentation
  • Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills
  • Team player who can also work independently and has the ability to thrive in an environment that changes often
  • Incorporate appropriate security and data privacy safeguards into work activities, communications and deliverables to protect sensitive, confidential and regulated information.
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related STEM field

Recommended Qualifications

  • Security Certification (such as Security+, CISSP)
  • Technical certifications (such as RHEL or Microsoft)
  • Some experience with Cisco IOS/NX-OS configuration
  • Ability to program in an administrative language (Python, PowerShell, PowerCLI, and more)
  • Understanding of Esri software including ArcGIS, ArcInfo, ArcView, and ArcSDE

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Total Rewards

Esri's competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is

$81,120 - $166,400 USD

About Esri

At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life's best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri's Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here.

If you don't meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!

Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email askcareers@esri.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Esri Privacy Esri takes our responsibility to protect your privacy seriously. We are committed to respecting your privacy by providing transparency in how we acquire and use your information, giving you control of your information and preferences, and holding ourselves to the highest national and international standards, including CCPA and GDPR compliance.

Requisition ID: 2026-4492

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Additional Information

  • Salary: $81,120 – $166,400
  • Posted: Sep 2, 2026
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