The iData System Engineer is responsible for providing in-depth subject matter expertise in the development, design, implementation, and analysis of technical systems, and solutions. This role evaluates complex challenges, proposes innovative solutions, and guide teams to execute advanced technical strategies.

This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

• Maintain system operations for an application and infrastructure across multiple environments including production, pre-production, and staging environments within the system accreditation boundary.
• Coordinate, engage, with other technical agency entities such as ICAM for authentication, on-premises could for vSphere, and networks for F5 load balancer to support diagnostics for user access, and network route-ability for application operational optimization.
• Maintain and manage primary and secondary operational on-prem cloud environments in coordination with on-premises cloud infrastructure to support primary and secondary failover site deployments and operations.
• Manage existing and implement new application service accounts for REST API service consumption for external systems.
• Experienced in Microsoft .NET computer software framework, AppFabric, web-based development using Model-View-Controller (MVC) and repository patterns, SharePoint Server, and FAST Search.
• Provide customer and stakeholder support for quarterly application enhancements, new features, and bugfixes within Agile Release Train.
• Provide end-user helpdesk and inquiry support for application data managers and end-users.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Experience with managing and configuring IIS and IIS hosted applications.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s free in information Technology or related field or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency at SQL server database querying, maintenance and performance tuning.
• Microsoft .NET, AppFabric, SharePoint Server, Model-View-Controller (MVC) web-based development, and FAST search experience.
• Knowledge of Web API, ASP.NET Core and Entity Framework ORM are desirable.
• General knowledge of and familiarity with source control (Git).
• Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility is required.
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.
• Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills; able to work effectively with diverse technical teams.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in dynamic project environments.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements, identify gaps, and coordinate with specialized teams to resolve them.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Paid Time Off

Reports to: Program Manager

Working Conditions

• Professional office environment.
• Ability to work on site in Washington, DC.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.
• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.