Agile System Engineer

Markon; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Markon is seeking an Agile System Engineer for a full-time, on-site role in Chantilly, VA. You will design, integrate, and maintain complex systems within agile delivery frameworks, collaborating with developers, security engineers, and project managers to meet security and performance standards.

Daily tasks include analyzing requirements, defining architectures, supporting configuration/deployment, and contributing to best practices that enhance mission readiness for government and defense

Qualifications

• Experience with systems engineering: requirements, architecture, integration, validation.
• Hands-on Agile experience: Scrum or Kanban, sprints, ceremonies, iterative delivery.
• Strong cybersecurity principles and secure system design for mission-critical environments.
• Proficiency in configuring, automating, and troubleshooting across OS, networks, and cloud/virtualized infra.
• Ability to create clear technical diagrams, docs, and specifications for complex systems.
• Excellent collaboration and communication with multidisciplinary, cleared teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, integrate, and maintain complex systems within agile delivery frameworks.
• Analyze requirements and define system architectures for mission-critical environments.
• Support configuration, deployment activities, and ensure security/performance standards.
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and technical reviews.
• Troubleshoot system issues and drive process improvements through feedback.
• Document system designs and contribute to best practices for mission readiness.

Skills

Systems engineering

Agile environments

Cybersecurity principles

Configuration automation

Technical documentation

Collaboration & communication

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Computer Science / Information Systems

Job description

Company Description

Markon is a premier provider of full-spectrum cyber and technology-enabled solutions supporting critical national security missions. The organization is known for its highly cleared workforce and hundreds of proven experts who deliver secure, resilient mission readiness for government and defense customers. Markon's industry-leading, NSA-certified Red Teams and Department of War red team operations provide advanced capabilities in cybersecurity assessment and adversarial testing. Team members join a culture focused on innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence in support of complex security challenges. Additional information about Markon can be found at www.markonsolutions.com.

Role Description

The Agile System Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based in Chantilly, VA. This position is responsible for designing, integrating, and maintaining complex systems within agile delivery frameworks, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams such as developers, security engineers, and project managers. Daily responsibilities include analyzing requirements, defining system architectures, supporting configuration and deployment activities, and ensuring solutions meet security and performance standards. The Agile System Engineer participates in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and technical reviews, while troubleshooting system issues and improving processes through continuous feedback. This role also supports documentation of system designs and contributes to best practices that enhance mission readiness and system reliability.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with systems engineering practices, including requirements analysis, system architecture, integration, and validation
• Hands-on experience working in Agile environments (e.g., Scrum, Kanban), including participation in sprints, ceremonies, and iterative delivery
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, secure system design, and risk management for mission-critical environments
• Proficiency with system configuration, automation, and troubleshooting across operating systems, networks, and cloud or virtualized infrastructures
• Ability to create clear technical documentation, diagrams, and specifications for complex systems and workflows
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary, highly cleared teams
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; equivalent military or professional experience considered
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., INCOSE, SAFe, Scrum, Security+, CISSP) are beneficial
• Eligibility for a U.S. government security clearance; existing clearance at an appropriate level is highly desirable