Job Requirements
Annapolis Junction, MD
Top Secret/SCI Full Scope Polygraph
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$120,000 - $145,000
Job Description
System Engineer
Markon is seeking experienced System Engineers at multiple skill levels to support a program in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. These positions focus on developing, integrating, maintaining, and optimizing mission-critical software systems and infrastructure using Python, Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm. Engineers will collaborate with technical teams and customer stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions, troubleshoot complex systems, and support mission operations.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements
-Systems Engineer Level 1-Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field-7+ years
-Systems Engineer Level 2-Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
14+ years
Degree Substitutions: Four additional years of relevant system engineering experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree.
Desired Qualifications
Markon is seeking experienced System Engineers at multiple skill levels to support a program in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. These positions focus on developing, integrating, maintaining, and optimizing mission-critical software systems and infrastructure using Python, Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm. Engineers will collaborate with technical teams and customer stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions, troubleshoot complex systems, and support mission operations.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems and applications based on mission requirements.
Develop and support containerized applications and infrastructure using Python, Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm.
Analyze system requirements and contribute to software design, architecture, integration, and performance optimization.
Develop, test, and integrate software components while ensuring compliance with technical and operational requirements.
Troubleshoot software defects, system performance issues, and integration challenges.
Support system 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 and maintain technical documentation, test procedures, and system configuration records.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and provide direct technical support to customer stakeholders.
Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and enhanced system reliability.
Qualifications
Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph completed within the last 5 years required.
5+ years of experience with Python, Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm required for Level 1 & 2.
Strong software development, systems integration, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and provide direct customer support.
Experience supporting software or systems engineering programs of similar scope and complexity.
Education and Experience Requirements
-Systems Engineer Level 1-Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field-7+ years
-Systems Engineer Level 2-Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
14+ years
Degree Substitutions: Four additional years of relevant system engineering experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree.
Desired Qualifications
Experience supporting Intelligence Community or DoD mission systems.
Experience with container orchestration, automation, and distributed computing environments.
Familiarity with cloud-native architectures, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines.
Experience integrating commercial and government software solutions.
Strong technical communication, documentation, and customer engagement skills.
group id: 10304679
