Senior Systems Engineer

What’s Upstate; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid health insurance

7% 401k contribution

Job summary

Assured Information Security (AIS) in Maryland seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to provide strategic systems engineering, governance, and enterprise integration support to the JCWA program. This high-visibility SETA role partners with leadership to shape architecture and align agile delivery with DoD requirements.

You will lead governance artifacts, drive SAFe ceremonies, develop dashboards in Confluence and Jira, and communicate complex technical topics to senior DoD audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 15+ years DoD/defense contracting experience.
• Proven DoD enterprise systems engineering experience.
• Expert-level Confluence and Jira with dashboards and automation.
• Deep SAFe, ARTs, and PI Planning knowledge.
• Strong written and verbal communication for exec-level briefs.
• Experience with JCWA or large DoD programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and governance of JCWA systems engineering artifacts.
• Develop governance products (Charters, SOPs, MFRs, ADRs).
• Evaluate and support JCWA-ICAM and DoD policies.
• Coordinate large PI Planning events for 900+ personnel.
• Engineer dashboards and reporting with Confluence and Jira.
• Maintain executive dashboards and risk reporting for leadership.

Skills

Systems engineering

Confluence

Jira

SAFe

PI Planning

Agile

DoD policies

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems

15+ years DoD/defense contracting experience

Tools

Mattermost

Confluence

Jira

Job description

Assured Information Security (AIS) has an opening for Senior Systems Engineer. The Senior Systems Engineer provides strategic systems engineering, technical governance, and enterprise integration support to PAE JCWA (Joint Cyber Warfare Architecture). This highly visible SETA position serves as a trusted advisor to leadership, supporting architecture development, systems engineering governance, Agile execution, and cross-functional coordination across JCWA programs. The role requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, process discipline, and exceptional communication skills to support complex systems-of-systems development within a DoD environment.

What You'll Do:

• Lead development, maturation, and governance of JCWA systems engineering artifacts and the JCWA Next-generation Reference Design, collaborating closely with architects, technical advisors, and engineering teams.
• Develop, review, and implement enterprise governance products — including Charters, SOPs, MFRs, Systems Engineering Plans, ADRs, and Technical Need processes — to ensure disciplined technical decision-making aligned with JCWA’s enterprise architecture strategy.
• Evaluate, integrate, and support enterprise-level capabilities such as JCWA-ICAM while maintaining awareness of DoD and Army policies and providing actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Facilitate and orchestrate large-scale Program Increment (PI) Planning events for 900+ personnel, developing planning materials, communications, and engagement products that drive strong Agile execution.
• Engineer automated workflows, dashboards, and reporting solutions using Confluence and Jira to enhance transparency, requirements management, and organizational efficiency.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives, lessons learned, and process enhancements across JCWA engineering, Agile, and governance functions, including contributions to the JCWA Lean Agile Center of Excellence.
• Coordinate operational needs, requirements, and priorities across Agile Release Trains, PMOs, mission partners, and senior leadership while improving governance processes and stakeholder alignment.
• Develop and maintain executive-level dashboards, reporting solutions, and strategic communication products that highlight compliance efforts, technical outcomes, risks, and mission impact for senior DoD audiences.
• Provide enterprise systems engineering leadership, supporting systems-of-systems architecture integration, technical oversight, and architecture governance across JCWA programs.
• Maintain enterprise knowledge repositories, governance frameworks, and technical documentation while delivering timely executive briefings, recommendations, and risk insights into leadership.

Education/Experience/Skillset Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field and 15 years of relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) and defense contracting environments.
• Proven experience applying systems engineering principles to complex systems-of-systems architectures and enterprise-scale programs.
• Experience supporting large organizations with complex technical, operational, and governance structures.
• Expert-level proficiency with Atlassian Confluence and Jira, including dashboard development, workflow automation, requirements management, and enterprise collaboration.
• Deep understanding of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Agile Release Trains (ARTs), and Program Increment (PI) Planning.
• Experience developing governance frameworks, technical documentation, SOPs, MFRs, Architectural Decision Records (ADRs), and systems engineering artifacts.
• Strong understanding of DoD acquisition policies, systems engineering lifecycle processes, and the Adaptive Acquisition Framework.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into executive-level communications and recommendations.
• Experience supporting USCYBERCOM, cyber mission programs, enterprise architecture initiatives, or large-scale modernization efforts.
• Experience with Mattermost and Confluence

What Sets You Apart:

• SAFe Certification or formal SAFe training.
• CISSP certification.

Clearance Required:

TS/SCI w/CI Polygraph (poly must be current, under 7 years)

US Salary Range: $150,000 - $190,000

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on several factors including location, skills, and experience. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package which includes employer paid health insurance and a 7% contribution to your 401k, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation.

AIS is a leading cyber and information security company supporting mission critical operations across the DoD, intelligence community, commerce and beyond. Founded in 2001, AIS is a privately-owned company committed to excellence in all facets. We pride ourselves on offering some of the best benefits seen in the industry. We celebrate the unique backgrounds and experiences of our people and encourage new ideas, innovation, and the autonomy to create the future and career they want with our support.

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