Systems Engineer Level 3

Markon is seeking a Systems Engineer Level 3 to support the Fort Meade Customer. This role focuses on requirements analysis, system architecture, integration, and modernization of mission-critical systems utilizing Linux servers, containerized platforms, GOTS products, and Apache NiFi.

Lead systems engineering efforts supporting modernized (NexGen) architectures and distributed systems.

• Analyze user requirements, concepts of operations (CONOPS), and system architectures to develop scalable technical solutions.

• Develop and manage system and functional requirements across hardware, Linux servers, containerized platforms, and NiFi dataflows.

• Design and evaluate system architectures integrating GOTS products, container technologies, and enterprise server environments.

• Develop and maintain systems engineering documentation, requirements traceability, and configuration management records.

• Support configuration control boards (CCBs), design reviews, and change management processes.

• Lead system integration, verification, validation, and security requirements implementation.

• Collaborate with government stakeholders, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and program leadership to resolve technical challenges.

Requirements:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph through this customer is required.

• Bachelor's degree and 20+ years of relevant systems engineering experience required.

• Experience with Linux server environments and container technologies.

• Experience integrating Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) products.

• Experience with dataflow technologies, including Apache NiFi.

• Demonstrated experience leading systems engineering efforts in modernized (NexGen) architectures.

• Experience with requirements development, system architecture, integration, testing, and validation.

• Experience with configuration management, technical documentation, and requirements traceability.

• Strong technical leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

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Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.