Solutions Engineer

Chenega Corporation; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega Corporation is seeking a highly skilled Solutions Engineer in Arlington, VA, to support DARPA product teams with systems engineering and technical expertise. The role involves designing and integrating advanced technologies in secure environments while driving architectural decisions.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, strong qualifications in systems engineering, and security compliance, alongside the ability to work in classified settings. This position fosters professional growth through continued learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in systems engineering or security engineering.
• 3+ years in classified or air-gapped environments.
• DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement Linux- and Windows-based enterprise systems.
• Support solution architecture for DARPA product capabilities.
• Conduct advanced troubleshooting across hybrid infrastructures.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Cybersecurity

Cloud Platforms

Networking

Linux Systems

Automated CI/CD Workflows

Virtualization

Technical Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Splunk

Job description

Solutions Engineer – Arlington, VA

We deliver essential technology services in support of missions critical to national security and economic stability. SecuriGence is seeking a highly skilled Solutions Engineer with strong systems engineering expertise, deep technical breadth, and proven technical credibility to support DARPA product teams.

This role spans systems-focused and security-focused product lines, requiring an engineer who can operate as both a solutions architect and a hands‑on implementer. You will design, implement, and integrate advanced technologies across secure, classified, and air‑gapped environments while collaborating with cross‑functional teams. You will lead engineering projects end‑to‑end, drive architectural decisions, and continuously evolve our technical posture through learning and modern engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement Linux- and Windows-based enterprise systems, backend services, orchestration platforms, and secure infrastructure components.
• Support solution architecture and technical design for emerging DARPA product capabilities, producing system diagrams, interface definitions, and integration patterns.
• Apply deep technical breadth across systems engineering, networking, cybersecurity, cloud, data flows, automation, and distributed systems to solve complex technical challenges.
• Serve as a trusted technical authority, demonstrating strong technical credibility with engineering peers, stakeholders, and customer counterparts.
• Engineer, integrate, and maintain security tools (SIEM, SOAR, EDR, vulnerability management, host and network sensors).
• Lead systems hardening, secure configurations, STIG implementation, and cybersecurity compliance activities.
• Collaborate across cross-functional product teams (systems, software, security, cloud, DevOps, research) to align engineering decisions with mission and product goals.
• Develop automation and CI/CD workflows—including air‑gapped pipelines—for deployment, testing, and configuration management.
• Conduct advanced troubleshooting across hybrid infrastructures, distributed services, and mission‑critical operational environments.
• Continuously evaluate new technologies, frameworks, and methods, demonstrating continuous learning and adaptability to evolving mission needs.
• Ensure project transition success by delivering strong documentation, knowledge transfer, and sustainment handoff to receiving teams.
• Provide occasional after‑hours support to sustain critical operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Engineering, Cyber Security, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in systems engineering, software/application development, or security engineering, including:
• 3+ years in classified or air‑gapped environments
• CompTIA Security+
• DoD IAT Level II or III Certification (or ability to obtain)
• DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility, with the ability to obtain CI Polygraph

Preferred Qualifications

• Successfully pass background and drug screening

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Technical Depth & Breadth

• Deep technical breadth across Linux systems, virtualization, networking, cybersecurity, cloud platforms, and distributed system design.
• Strong experience with Microsoft and Linux engineering (RHEL, Rocky, Ubuntu Server), SELinux, kernel tuning, systemd, and OS‑level security.
• Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Salt, Chef) and infrastructure automation.
• Hands‑on experience with virtualization (VMware, KVM) and container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift).
• Ability to architect, design, and document complex systems and security solutions.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) in secure or regulated environments, and good understanding of automation and CI/CD pipelines in air‑gapped or restricted networks.

Security Tools & Frameworks

• Experience integrating and operating SIEM/SOAR platforms (Splunk, Cortex, QRadar, Sentinel).
• Familiarity with EDR, IDS/IPS, OSQuery, Suricata, Zeek, Tenable/Nessus, and hardening frameworks.
• Strong understanding of NIST, STIGs, RMF, ATO processes, and security architecture.

Solution Architecture & Technical Credibility

• Demonstrated ability to support architectural decisions, evaluate alternatives, and propose secure, scalable system designs.
• Respected as a technical leader with the ability to influence engineering decisions and gain buy‑in from diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to present solutions to leadership, external partners, and government stakeholders with clarity and confidence.

Cross‑Functional Leadership

• Proven experience working with multidisciplinary teams across systems engineering, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, cloud, software development, and operational teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate mission needs into technical requirements.

Continuous Learning & Adaptability

• Ability to stay current with emerging technologies, cybersecurity threats, and modern engineering practices.
• Comfortable learning rapidly, adapting solutions, and leading teams through evolving mission environments.

Collaboration and Self‑Starter

• Advanced troubleshooting skills in complex, mission‑critical environments.
• Ability to lead through ambiguity, shifting priorities, and complex stakeholder needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across engineering teams and customer organizations.

How you’ll grow

At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry‑level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands‑on experience in a global, fast‑changing business world. From on‑the‑job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.

Benefits

At Chenega MIOS, we value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits that support well‑being and professional growth.