At RED GATE we do everything we can to serve our clients: Using the right technical skills, unique methodologies, best practices, and integrated technology, we help clients implement bold solutions. New approaches to emerging and evolving threats. Non-traditional ways to overcome entrenched obstacles. Advantage through opportunity. If you have a serious challenge or problem, we can help you solve it.  The below job description provides details on how this role will help to serve our clients. The Red Gate Group is seeking a Systems Engineer to support DARPA's Adaptive Capabilities Office (ACO). The ACO collaborates with military services to develop innovative solutions addressing critical national security challenges. This role involves defining and vetting architectural solutions that integrate emerging technologies with new warfighting constructs through modeling, simulation, and experimentation, ultimately enabling joint, highly integrated capability sets. + Active TS/SCI  + BS or MS in Engineering + Ten (10) years with Master’s or 14 years with Bachelor’s degree of IT professional experience overseeing the creation of hybrid software, web and hardware products from initial specifications to final rollout and maintenance + Experience integrating various network operating systems, application programs and hardware devices through system specification, design, coding, testing and maintenance support.  + Experience preparing and delivering presentations/briefing and have experience being the task lead/manager + At least seven (7) of the years of IT professional experience, the individual supported research and development (R&D) Department of Defense (DoD) programs.  + Demonstrated skill in conceiving, planning and conducting research in problem areas of considerable scope and complexity requiring unconventional or novel approaches and sophisticated research techniques. + Demonstrated ability of make decisions independently on research and development (R&D) engineering problems and methods, and of resolve important questions and of plan and coordinate work. + Demonstrated experience in the use of advanced techniques, theories, precepts, and practices for each lead of the four functional areas (Intelligence and Mission Capabilities, Architecture, Applications, and Mission Integration) + Published articles in Field of Expertise are desired. At least three (3) years of experience working in DARPA or similar organization is highly desirable. The Red Gate Group, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Red Gate Group, Ltd. considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.  EEO is the Law (https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc\_self\_print\_poster.pdf)