Systems Architect

Markon is seeking a Software Systems Architect to act as a Technical Lead for an IC customer on a large software development program. As a Tech Lead, you will guide architecture decisions, oversee system integration and security alignment, and serve as the primary technical representative to government leadership and cross-organizational working groups. You will play a key role in strengthening authentication and security posture across enterprise systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to Systems Engineers and Developers
• Deliver status updates to Contract PMO and Government leads
• Support monthly Program Management Reviews (PMRs)
• Represent the team at staff meetings, technical exchange meetings (TEMs), and community working groups
• Coordinate Sponsor responses to enterprise-level action items
• Shepherd new requirements through the Sponsor's requirements pipeline
• Ensure system designs align with enterprise architecture and security requirements
• Partner with security engineers to address and remediate findings from system security scans
• Prepare communications and technical summaries for upcoming releases
• Work with government and project leadership to prioritize development efforts
• Coordinate with Cloud Service Providers to meet PKI and authentication requirements
• Research and recommend emerging technologies to enhance enterprise authentication and security posture

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Bachelor of Science degree and 15+ years of relevant experience
• Significant hands-on experience in Systems Architecture and Engineering
• Familiarity with Sponsor enterprise systems
• Working knowledge of PKI certificates
• Strong experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and/or Oracle Cloud)
• Strong hands-on Linux experience (command-line proficiency required)
• Experience with scripting and programming languages such as BASH and Python
• Experience working in Agile environments
• Experience using Jira

Desired Qualifications

• Experience designing and managing Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) systems, including:
• Certificate Authorities (CAs)
• Registration Authorities (RAs)
• Cryptographic algorithms and key management
• Certificate revocation processes and trust chains
• Experience with configuration and automation tools (CloudFormation, Puppet, Groovy)
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Ansible or Terraform
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL/MariaDB, Oracle)
• Experience with Jenkins and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with container technologies
• Experience troubleshooting networking across cloud and hybrid environments
• Experience configuring and managing Web Application Firewalls (WAF)
• Strong networking knowledge (ports, routing tables, subnets, VPNs, firewalls, routers)
• Experience working in AWS cloud environments

Salary Range

USD $200,000.00 - USD $225,000.00 /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