Systems Engineer Level 5

Markon, LLC.

$200K — $210K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph clearance with the customer required.
  • Bachelor's degree with over 15 years in systems engineering.
  • Proven experience in developing system architectures and technical documentation.
  • Strong skills in customer engagement and stakeholder management.
  • Expertise in enterprise data-sharing policies and collaboration processes.
  • Experience in multi-domain data integration across various security levels.
  • Familiarity with tools like Jira and Confluence for documentation and project tracking.
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms, specifically AWS and Azure.

Responsibilities

  • Develop system architectures and engineering plans for Cyber Threat Intelligence capabilities.
  • Collaborate with technical teams to design and implement cloud solutions for customer missions.
  • Translate operational requirements into technical solutions and implementation plans.
  • Manage deployment planning and integration activities across engineering teams.
  • Build relationships with Government customers and external stakeholders for mission collaboration.
  • Engage in product outreach and gather customer feedback on system capabilities.
  • Document enterprise data-sharing solutions and related policies.
  • Support multi-domain engineering for sensitive data environments.
  • Maintain architectural artifacts and project documentation using Jira and Confluence.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package.
  • Retirement savings plans with company matching.
  • Professional development and training programs.
  • Flexible work schedules and remote work options.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday leave.
Full Job Description
Description

Markon is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the Fort Meade customer by advancing Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) capabilities that protect the nation's most critical classified and unclassified networks. This role partners with software development and systems engineering teams to design cloud-based solutions, develop system architectures, and guide the integration of enterprise data across complex mission environments. The role serves as a key interface between technical teams and mission stakeholders, translating operational needs into scalable engineering solutions that enable secure information sharing and mission success.

Responsibilities
  • Develop system architectures, engineering plans, and technical documentation supporting Cyber Threat Intelligence mission capabilities.
  • Collaborate with software development and systems engineering teams to design and implement cloud-based solutions aligned with customer mission objectives.
  • Elicit, analyze, and refine customer requirements, translating operational needs into technical solutions and implementation plans.
  • Coordinate deployment planning and systems integration activities across multiple engineering teams.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with Government customers, mission partners, and external stakeholders to promote collaboration and mission success.
  • Support product outreach and technical engagement activities, communicating system capabilities and gathering customer feedback.
  • Engineer and document enterprise data-sharing solutions, including internal and external data-sharing policies and authorization requirements.
  • Support multi-domain data thread engineering across Top Secret, Secret, and Unclassified environments.
  • Develop and maintain system architecture artifacts, engineering documentation, and project deliverables using Jira and Confluence.
  • Evaluate cloud technologies and enterprise integration approaches to support scalable, secure mission capabilities across AWS and Azure environments.
Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph with this Customer.

  • Bachelor's degree and 15+ years of systems engineering experience.
  • Experience developing system architectures, engineering plans, and technical design documentation.
  • Strong customer engagement, stakeholder management, and technical communication skills.
  • Experience supporting enterprise data-sharing policies, authorization processes, and cross-organizational collaboration.
  • Experience with data thread engineering, including multi-domain (Top Secret, Secret, and Unclassified) data integration.
  • Experience capturing engineering artifacts and technical documentation using Jira and Confluence.
  • Knowledge of AWS, Azure, and commercial cloud service offerings.
  • Knowledge of cloud computing concepts, enterprise systems integration, and big data analytics.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience supporting Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) programs or enterprise cyber operations.
  • Experience developing cloud-native architectures supporting Intelligence Community missions.
  • Experience integrating data across multi-domain or cross-domain environments.
  • Familiarity with Agile software development and DevSecOps practices.
  • Experience supporting enterprise modernization initiatives within secure Government environments.
Salary RangeUSD $200,000.00 - USD $210,000.00 /Yr.The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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