Principal Systems Solutions Engineer
Company: By Light Professional IT Services
Location: Fort Belvoir
Posted on: January 26, 2026
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Job Description:
By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and
federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect,
protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next.
Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian,
and commercial IT customers worldwide. Position Overview The
program delivers end-to-end EFIS&T services—including survey
and design through installation, security, and testing. This work
spans NIPR and SIPR networks, Wi-Fi, VoIP, ISP/OSP infrastructure,
and voice modernization across all CONUS Army installations. We’re
looking for a Principal Systems Solutions Engineer to lead systems
engineering efforts for Army network modernization initiatives.
You’ll develop and guide engineering solutions from concept through
final design, providing fielding teams with the technical
direction, documentation, and artifacts needed to successfully
implement COMPMOD capabilities. You’ll work closely with government
stakeholders and engineering teams to ensure solutions meet mission
requirements, comply with DoD and Army standards, and are ready for
deployment and operational use. Responsibilities Develop system
engineering plans to modernize, upgrade, and enhance capabilities
across the project lifecycle Lead systems engineering efforts from
concept development through final design for COMPMOD GENM-A
capabilities Develop and deliver engineering installation plans
(EIP) and implementation solutions Provide fielding engineers with
complete technical packages, including: As-is and to-be physical
and logical network architectures Integration, test,
implementation, and transition/migration plans Cybersecurity
artifacts (STIGs, POA&Ms, approved OS versions)
Hardware/software lists and installation team checklists Apply U.S.
Army engineering processes and identify additional documentation
needs as required Support program milestone decisions through
technical analysis and issue resolution recommendations Prepare,
review, and deliver required engineering plans, reports, and
briefings Provide technical support for program reviews,
conferences, and stakeholder meetings Required
Experience/Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in IT, engineering, or
a related technical field Four (4) additional years of relevant
experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree 10 years of
experience as a Lead Engineer or leading projects of similar scope
and complexity CCIE or CCDE certification DoD 8570 IAT Level III
certification DevOps certification from Cisco, Microsoft, or
another industry-recognized provider Preferred
Experience/Qualifications Prior experience supporting the U.S. Army
or other federal agencies Strong communication skills with the
ability to engage senior military leadership and technical teams
Special Requirements/Security Clearance Active TS/SCI Clearance at
teh time of application Physical Demands Ability to lift up to 30
lbs By Light recognizes that our strength is our people. We support
every employee as an individual to build strong teams across the
enterprise. Our benefit package includes: Medical, Dental & Vision
Coverage Wellness Program 401(k) Matching Disability (Short Term &
Long Term) Employee Assistance Program Life Insurance Education &
Training Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, and
Military Leave)
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