System Engineer

Markon•Annapolis Junction, MD

2d•$120,000 - $145,000

About The Position

Markon is seeking experienced System Engineers at multiple skill levels to support a program in the Annapolis Junction, Maryland area. The role focuses on developing, integrating, maintaining, and optimizing mission-critical software systems and infrastructure using Python, Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm. Engineers collaborate with technical teams and customer stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions, troubleshoot complex systems, and support mission operations. The position includes systems engineering activities across requirements analysis, system design, integration, testing, performance optimization, and documentation. Engineers also assess hardware and software tradeoffs, software reuse, and integration of commercial and government solutions, while identifying opportunities to improve automation, processes, and system reliability. Markon is a consulting firm serving intelligence community, federal civilian, and defense agency missions. The posting describes an open-ended recruitment period, with the position remaining open until filled.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph completed within the last five years.
For Level 1 and Level 2, five or more years of experience with Python, Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm.
Strong software development, systems integration, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and provide direct customer support.
Experience supporting software or systems engineering programs of similar scope and complexity.
Systems Engineer Level 1: Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, and seven or more years of experience.
Systems Engineer Level 2: Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, and 14 or more years of experience.
Four additional years of relevant systems engineering experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Intelligence Community or DoD mission systems.
Experience with container orchestration, automation, and distributed computing environments.
Familiarity with cloud-native architectures, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines.
Experience integrating commercial and government software solutions.
Strong technical communication, documentation, and customer engagement skills.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems and applications based on mission requirements.
Develop and support containerized applications and infrastructure using Python, Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm.
Analyze system requirements and contribute to software design, architecture, integration, and performance optimization.
Develop, test, and integrate software components while ensuring compliance with technical and operational requirements.
Troubleshoot software defects, system performance issues, and integration challenges.
Support systems engineering activities, including requirements analysis, system design, integration, testing, and documentation.
Evaluate hardware and software tradeoffs, software reuse, and integration of commercial and government solutions.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, test procedures, and system configuration records.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and provide direct technical support to customer stakeholders.
Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and enhanced system reliability.