Posted today
Top Secret/SCI
$180,000 - $200,000
Full Scope Polygraph
IT - Software
Fort Meade, MD (On-Site/Office)
Markon is seeking a Systems Engineer Level 2 with strong expertise in secure Kubernetes environments to support the Fort Meade Customer with compliance-driven, mission-critical systems. This role combines hands-on technical depth with systems engineering rigor, supporting system design, requirements management, sustainment, and collaboration across technical teams and mission stakeholders in evolving security environments.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Salary Range
USD $180,000.00 - USD $200,000.00 /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.
Overview
Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.
At Markon, we don't just offer jobs - we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.
Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.
Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make - which is why we're consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation's most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters - bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients' missions.
Join us and make a meaningful impact.
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.
Responsibilities
- Support secure Kubernetes-based systems, including networking, configuration, deployment, and sustainment.
- Manage and trace system and derived requirements to ensure alignment with enterprise architectures (e.g., DoDAF, SOA).
- Contribute to systems engineering documentation, including SEPs, requirements specifications, and Interface Control Documents.
- Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), CCBs, and technical reviews to resolve cross-discipline issues.
- Support interface definition, configuration changes, and lifecycle integration across system components.
- Develop and evaluate system architectures, design solutions, and verification approaches.
- Support compliance-driven operations, ensuring accuracy, documentation, and audit readiness.
- Provide input to WBS, work packages, and Integrated Master Plans (IMPs).
- Collaborate closely with engineers and mission stakeholders, adapting to evolving operational and security needs.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph with this Customer.
- 14 years of experience as a Systems Engineer supporting programs of similar scope, type, and complexity.
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline,
OR 5 additional years of Systems Engineering experience in lieu of a degree. - Strong experience supporting Kubernetes environments, including networking, configuration, and deployment in secure settings.
- Demonstrated experience supporting requirements development, decomposition, and verification.
- Experience contributing to systems engineering documentation and lifecycle artifacts.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills with both technical teams and mission stakeholders.
- Strong documentation, tracking, and organizational skills using enterprise tools.
Salary Range
USD $180,000.00 - USD $200,000.00 /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.
Overview
Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.
At Markon, we don't just offer jobs - we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.
Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.
Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make - which is why we're consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation's most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters - bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients' missions.
Join us and make a meaningful impact.
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.
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