Systems Engineer L2-3 with Security Clearance

Jovian Concepts, LLC.; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401K

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Jovian Concepts, LLC in Annapolis Junction, MD is seeking a Systems Engineer at L2-L3 with TS/SCI clearance. The role emphasizes NiFi dataflows, Linux command line usage, and DoDAF-aligned system design for secure data processing.

You will help ingest, track, and manage large data flows, configure NiFi clusters, and contribute to system engineering documentation and DoD architecture alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline is required.
• SE Level 2: 14 years experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.
• SE Level 3: 20 years experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.

Responsibilities

• Dataflow experience in the last 5 years.
• Experience creating, managing, and troubleshooting complex data flows.
• Experience using Linux command line.
• Experience with Apache NiFi to process and distribute data.
• Experience with Corporate data flows processes and tools.
• Experience with Corporate data security, compliance, procedures, and policies.
• Coordinate resolution of action items from CCB, design reviews, program reviews, and test reviews.

Skills

NiFi

Dataflow

Linux

DoDAF

SOA

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Apache NiFi

Linux

Job description

Systems Engineer L2-3 Full time | Jovian Concepts, LLC | United States

Posted On 12/03/2025 Job Information Posting ID TJ-SE-26-001 Industry Technology Number of Positions 1 Clearance Required Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph City Annapolis Junction State/Province Maryland Zip/Postal Code 20701

Job Description Jovian Concepts, LLC is seeking a Systems Engineer Level 2 or Level 3 for an exciting opportunity in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. At Jovian Concepts, our people drive our success. We're seeking talented professionals eager to deliver specialized, cutting-edge solutions that protect and support our nation's most critical national security missions.

Clearance Requirement: A current and active TS/SCI clearance with a Maryland (MD) polygraph is required for consideration. CCA candidates will not be considered for this position at this time. This Systems Engineer will be an experienced NiFi SME with experience manipulating data in NiFi, setting up NiFi and understanding flow and controls. They will utilize a variety of technologies to ingest, track, and manage large data flows; use subject matter expertise in data flows to analyze and make actionable alerts from large datasets, and will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and configuring NiFi clusters.

Key Responsibilities

• Dataflow experience in the last 5 years.
• Experience creating, managing, and troubleshooting complex data flows.
• Experience using Linux command line.
• Experience with Apache NiFi to process and distribute data.
• Experience with Corporate data flows processes and tools.
• Experience with Corporate data security, compliance, procedures, and policies.
• Manage system requirements and derived requirements to ensure the delivery of production systems that are compatible with the defined system architecture(s) – Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Service-oriented Architecture (SOA), etc
• Contribute to the development of system engineering documentation such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capability Documents, requirement specifications, and Interface Control Documents
• Assist with the development of system requirements, functional requirements, and allocation of the same to individual hardware, software, facility, and personnel components
• Coordinate the resolution of action items from Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings, design reviews, program reviews, and test reviews that require cross-discipline coordination
• Participate in an Integrated Product Team to design new capabilities based upon evaluation of all necessary development and operational considerations
• Allocate real-time process budgets and error budgets to systems and subsystem components
• Generate alternative system concepts, physical architectures, and design solutions
• Define the methods, processes, and evaluation criteria by which the systems, subsystems and work products are verified against their requirements in a written plan
• Develop system design solution that satisfies the system requirements and fulfills the functional analysis
• Review and provide input to program and contract work breakdown structure (WBS), work packages and the integrated master plan (IMP)
• Participate in interface definition, design, and changes to the configuration between affected groups and individuals throughout the life cycle
• Derive from the system requirements an understanding of stakeholder needs, functions that may be logically inferred and implied as essential to system effectiveness
• Derive lower-level requirements from higher-level allocated requirements that describe in detail the functions that a system component must fulfill, and ensure these requirements are complete, correct, unambiguous, realizable, and verifiable
• Participate in establishing and gaining approval of the definition of a system or component under development (requirements, designs, interfaces, test procedures, etc.) that provides a common reference point for hardware and software developers

Requirements

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: A current and active TS/SCI clearance with a Maryland (MD) polygraph is required for consideration. CCA candidates will not be considered for this position at this time.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. SE Level 2:
• 14 years experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.

5 years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. OR SE Level 3:

• 20 years experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.
• 5 years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Benefits

In a recent employee survey, Jovian Concepts earned a 92% Overall Workplace Experience Score, and 100% of employees agreed that they would highly recommend working at Jovian Concepts to others. A comprehensive benefits package is one of the ways Jovian Concepts supports an exceptional work-life balance, and we remain committed to providing the best for the best!

Our Benefits Include

• Great Healthcare Coverage: Three (3) healthcare options through CareFirst BlueChoice Advantage with 50% company-paid premiums. Tax-advantaged health savings account available with two options and up to 100% employer contribution. Dental + Vision: 50% employer-paid premiums for employees and family.
• Amazing Retirement Savings: 401K
• 8% TOTAL CONTRIBUTION
• 3% safe harbor
• 5% annual profit share. Immediately vested on day one and no matching or additional employee contribution required!
• Generous Paid Time Off: 5 weeks PTO with no use it or lose it policy + 11 federal holidays + paid hours for company-required all-hands meetings + inclement weather leave
• Fantastic Education Assistance: Up-front tuition payment program, employees pursuing job related degrees and/or certifications could be eligible for full up-front funding depending on performance and job relevance.
• WE DON'T STOP THERE — ENJOY MANY MORE BENEFITS!
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability at no cost to eligible employees
• Up to four (4) weeks paid parental leave
• Birthdays and Jovian Concepts’ anniversary recognition and gifts
• Annual merit increases
• Loyalty bonus- Employee and family-friendly corporate events, including our annual Team Build event and Holiday Party extravaganza. Disclaimer: Benefits offered by Jovian Concepts may vary based on work location, clearance level, eligibility, and other applicable criteria. Specific benefits, eligibility, and availability are not guaranteed and may differ from those generally described and are subject to change at the company's discretion. Jovian Concepts, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.