Systems Engineer (TS/SCI w/ Poly)
About The Position
SIXGEN’s mission is to deliver agile, mission-ready cybersecurity solutions that empower government and critical infrastructure organizations to stay ahead of advanced cyber threats. We combine innovation, deep expertise, and cutting-edge capabilities to uncover vulnerabilities, protect vital systems, and ensure operational superiority in an ever-evolving digital landscape. POSITION OVERVIEW Position: Systems Engineer Job Type: Full-time Location: Columbia, MD Clearance Requirements: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required (U.S. Citizen Only) Work Schedule: 5 days per week onsite Experience: 15+ years We are seeking a Systems Engineer with a diverse set of technical skills and the ability to adapt to unique mission requirements. The selected candidate will support projects focused on developing and implementing next-generation IT tools, systems, and capabilities while providing technical leadership throughout the engineering lifecycle. This role requires end-to-end responsibility for applied research and cyber capability development efforts, ensuring successful execution from concept through implementation.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or a related discipline (four years of relevant experience may be substituted for a degree).
- Active CISSP, CASP+ CE, or CSSLP certification (minimum DoD 8570 IASAE Level II certification).
- 15+ years of systems engineering experience.
- Experience developing technical documentation, system architectures, and system designs.
- Experience supporting system development, integration, and implementation activities.
- Experience communicating with technical teams, government stakeholders, and senior leadership.
- Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to Cloud and AWS environments.
- Knowledge of the DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF).
- Experience designing and engineering systems from the ground up.
- Experience with network architecture and systems engineering.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to quickly assess and develop practical technical solutions.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, develop, and deliver technical input to the systems engineering process.
- Develop technical documentation, system architecture, and system design documentation.
- Guide system development and implementation planning through system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans.
- Provide engineering guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
- Coordinate with administrators, engineers, developers, testers, government stakeholders, and mission partners.
- Interact with government representatives regarding technical considerations, issues, and conflicts.
- Establish effective working relationships with government agencies and mission partners.
- Deliver briefings on complex topics to technical and executive audiences.
- Support applied research and cyber capability development projects.
- Contribute as a senior technical resource on complex research efforts.
- Ensure solutions are implemented in a sound and secure manner.
- Support mission-focused engineering activities from concept through deployment.
Benefits
- Employer-paid health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision) for you and your family
- Employer-paid short/long term disability insurance and basic life/AD&D insurance
- 401K with a 4% employer contribution
- Professional development reimbursement options available (training, certification, education, etc)
- Flexible and remote work policies for most positions
- Flexible PTO and holiday schedule
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
