System Engineer (Level 1 or Level 2)
Markon Solutions6 days ago
Annapolis Junction, MD, USAEntry Level / Mid Level
Base Salary
$160k - $185k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, maintain, and enhance complex mission-critical software systems and applications.
- Develop and support containerized applications and infrastructure using Python, Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm.
- Analyze requirements and contribute to software architecture, integration, testing, and performance optimization.
- Troubleshoot software defects, system performance issues, and integration challenges.
- Support systems engineering activities, including requirements analysis, system design, integration, testing, and documentation.
- Evaluate hardware and software tradeoffs, software reuse, and integration of commercial and government solutions.
- Develop technical documentation, test procedures, and system configuration records.
- Collaborate with engineering teams and provide direct technical support to customer stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and enhanced system reliability.
Requirements
- An active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph completed within the last five years is required.
- Level 1 requires a bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field and 7+ years of experience.
- Level 2 requires a bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field and 14+ years of experience.
- Four additional years of relevant systems engineering experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree.
- At least 5 years of experience with Python, Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm is required for both levels.
- Experience with software development, systems integration, troubleshooting, and programs of similar scope and complexity is required.
- Candidates must be able to work independently, take initiative, and provide direct customer support.
- Desired qualifications include Intelligence Community or DoD mission systems experience, container orchestration, automation, distributed computing, cloud-native architectures, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and commercial or government software integration.
- Strong technical communication, documentation, and customer engagement skills are desired.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, and an employee assistance program.
- Training and tuition assistance.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- The position is based in the Annapolis Junction, Maryland area and supports a customer mission program.
Tech Stack
About Markon Solutions
Markon Solutions provides cyber, digital transformation, and critical intelligence consulting services to U.S. federal agencies, including the Intelligence Community. The privately held firm delivers technology-enabled services such as red teaming, software engineering, and secure infrastructure support across classified programs. Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, it operates as a government contractor focused on national security missions and enterprise IT modernization.