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SME Systems Engineer- API Gateway & Cloud Architecture

Synergy ECP

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Jun 10, 2026

Location
Sterling, VA
Workplace
Onsite
Type
Full-time
Department
Virginia Intelligence
Education
Master
Clearance
Required
Source
Lever

Description

NetServices (NSI) is an IT services firm with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions to drive lasting results. Now operating as a subsidiary of Synergy ECP, NSI continues to stand out in a crowded contracting landscape through its agility, strong customer focus, and commitment to retaining exceptional talent. By taking on challenging IT initiatives, we cultivate our talent and are continually evolving through our partnerships with clients. Our close-knot team of highly cleared engineers, analysts, and program managers represent some of the best talent locally available.

We Are Looking For

We are seeking an SME Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership for API Gateway technologies, cloud architecture, and enterprise integrations supporting mission-critical systems.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM field
  • 16+ years of relevant experience
  • DoD 8140 compliant (Security+ CE certification)
  • Expertise supporting Windows platforms and cloud-hosted COTS applications
  • 5+ years of API Gateway experience
  • Broadcom API Gateway experience strongly preferred
  • Strong understanding of:
    • API design principles
    • API security best practices
    • Industry-standard protocols
  • Proficiency in Java, Python, or C#
  • Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Agile experience
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
  • Cloud architecture and system design experience
  • System testing and validation experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • API certifications
  • MuleSoft or Apigee experience
  • Service mesh experience (Istio, Linkerd)
  • MBSE experience
  • ServiceNow experience
  • Cloud optimization experience
  • API integration and event-driven architecture experience
  • Experience integrating systems using APIs, message queues, streaming platforms, and ETL pipelines
  • Azure, Google, Oracle, or IBM cloud experience
CLEARANCE REQUIRED:
 
TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
 
Other Requirements:
 
U.S. Citizenship
 
Compensation Spotlight: 
 
For this role, our typical salary range starts at $180,000 and stretches up to $230,000. But here's the deal – we're not about capping your potential. We're committed to snapping up the best and brightest, and we're ready to put our money where our mouth is. So, if you're one of the rare exceptions to the status quo with the education, experience, and that extra something special, we're not afraid to go above and beyond to secure your talent. Because for us, it's not just about a salary. It's about the complete rewards package, the culture, and the opportunity to make a real impact.

Skills

PythonJavaAWSAzureDockerKubernetesOracleETLServiceNowAgile

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