Position: Systems Engineer - IT Advisory & Technical Services Location: Primarily remote; occasional onsite at Washington, DC Duration: 12 months contract Candidates who can work independently are more preferred. Qualifications: The solicitation does not list explicit degree/certification requirements, but based on the Performance Work Statement: Must be an experienced IT Systems Engineer with advisory/consulting background. Must demonstrate expertise in: IT system review & architecture documentation Cloud & network infrastructure Security & compliance alignment Disaster recovery & business continuity Modernization & IT strategy Experience with handling confidential government data and relevant policies (e.g., Basic Safeguarding, privacy/NIST controls) Roles & Responsibilities: Phase 1 Systems Review Review/document IT infrastructure (network, servers, cloud, apps, storage, security Identify risks, gaps, and inefficiencies. Deliverable: Systems Review Report with diagrams, notes, recommendations. Phase 2 Advisory Services Provide expert advisory support in: IT modernization & planning Cloud migration strategies Security & compliance Business continuity / disaster recovery Procurement & technology selection Deliverables: Advisory memos Meeting summaries/recommendations Technical presentations Architecture diagrams/roadmaps (as needed) General Responsibilities: Participate in technical meetings & strategy sessions. Maintain confidentiality & security compliance. Provide clear, actionable recommendations to leadership.