Senior Systems Engineer

Markon Solutions; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Markon Solutions seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to support an Intelligence customer from Chantilly, VA. The role requires active TS/SCI clearance with full scope polygraph and a strong background in data analysis, cloud infrastructure, and Agile systems engineering.

You will translate requirements into technical solutions, develop CONOPS, craft data models, dashboards, and documentation, and work across organizational boundaries to deliver releasable software and informed decision support.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with full scope polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience analyzing structure and unstructured data, ETL pipelines, and data flows.
• Cloud infrastructure experience within a high security environment.
• Experience developing and implementing logical workflows for complex decision matrices.
• Experience with Agile frameworks and managing multiple initiatives.
• Ability to develop data models, diagrams, flow charts, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into technical solutions and develop CONOPS with partners.
• Assess emerging technologies and perform technical trade studies/analyses.
• Finesse large amounts of data into manageable interfaces.
• Communicate effectively across the Sponsor's organization.
• Develop data models, diagrams, flow charts, and related system engineering docs.
• Leverage data management tools to organize information and aid decision making.
• Apply an agile approach to systems development with releasable software.
• Create dashboards and interactive methods for users to interact with data.
• Perform data analysis, including descriptive statistics on datasets.
• Provide O&M and content management support for internal risk management framework.
• As needed, perform DTO, SOPs, and accreditation support.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Full scope poly

Big data analysis

Cloud infrastructure

ETL pipelines

Agile methodologies

Data modeling

Stakeholder communication

CONOPS development

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related technical field

Job description

Senior Systems Engineer

Location

US-VA-Chantilly

Job ID

2026-8728

Category

Information Technology

Position Type

Full-Time

Remote

No

Clearance Level

TS/SCI FS Poly

Description

Markon is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support an Intelligence customer from Chantilly, VA.

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into technical solutions and develop CONOPS by engaging with partners to understand and anticipate changing needs and requirements.
• Assess emerging technologies and perform technical trade studies/analyses.
• Finesse large amount of data into manageable interfaces.
• Communicate effectively across the Sponsor's organization.
• Develop data models, diagrams, flow charts, and other system engineering related documentation to solve problems, identify improvements, create standards, and facilitate cross-organizational collaboration.
• Leverage multiple data management tools such as link analysis to organize relevant information and to make decisions.
• Apply an agile approach to systems/interface development consistent with the Sponsor's project management and software development frameworks with a focus of demonstrating and delivering releasable software.
• Create dashboards and other interactive methods for uses to interact with data.
• Perform data analysis, including descriptive statistics on datasets.
• Provide Operational and Maintenance (O&M) and content management support for customers internal risk management framework.
• As needed, perform tasks such as DTO, SOPs, and supporting accreditation.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with full scope polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related technical field with 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience analyzing structure and unstructured data, ETL pipelines, and how they relate to data flows.
• Demonstrated experience with Cloud infrastructure and related systems within a high secure environment.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing logical workflows for complex decision matrices.
• Demonstrated experience with time management and working on multiple initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating and developing strategies to solve complex system engineering challenges in cross-organizational environment.
• Demonstrated experience with Agile frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience processing and integrating large data amounts of information in an organized and comprehensible manner.
• Demonstrated experience identifying and validating requirements from user stories and engagement.

Salary Range

USD $150,000.00 - USD $195,000.00 /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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.