Senior Systems Engineer for Mission-Critical Secure Solutions

Core One; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Core One is seeking a senior systems engineering leader to join our team in McLean, VA. This role requires TS/SCI with Polygraph and involves guiding complex mission systems, cloud infrastructure, and secure communications to support national security objectives.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in systems engineering, A&A processes, and technical program management, with a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver reliable, compliant solutions.

Qualifications

• 11+ years of systems engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience leading complex programs with strong programmatic discipline.
• Experience administering communications and beaconing solutions.
• Experience managing cloud infrastructure and networked systems.
• Familiarity with A&A processes and security requirements.
• Experience with Android devices and ATAK beaconing/tracking.
• Ability to handle sensitive data with discretion.
• Strong cross-team collaboration and technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems engineering and technical leadership for complex mission systems and communications capabilities.
• Integrate, administer, and maintain communications, beaconing, tracking, and ATAK-based solutions.
• Configure and support mobile devices, cloud infrastructure, networks, VPNs, encryption technologies, and associated systems.
• Gather, analyze, and validate technical requirements and identify solutions and constraints supporting mission and training needs.
• Support system Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities and ensure compliance with applicable security and data-handling requirements.
• Troubleshoot and maintain integrated systems to maximize availability, reliability, and mission effectiveness.
• Coordinate with technical teams, end users, and Sponsor stakeholders to implement and sustain technical solutions.
• Develop technical documentation, procedures, and knowledge-sharing practices to support continuity of operations.

Skills

Systems engineering

Technical leadership

Cloud infrastructure

A&A processes

Android ATAK

Security compliance

Job description

Core One is seeking a senior systems engineering leader to join our team in McLean, VA. This role requires TS/SCI with Polygraph and involves guiding complex mission systems, cloud infrastructure, and secure communications to support national security objectives.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in systems engineering, A&A processes, and technical program management, with a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver reliable, compliant solutions.