Systems Engineer - Senior- CLEARANCE and POLYGRAPH REQUIRED

Constellation Technologies•Fort Meade, MD

About The Position

Constellation Technologies is hiring a Senior Systems Engineer to support the Joint Cyber Warfare Architecture, Chief Architect, Technical Development Advisory (TDA), and Operational Value Stream Leads (OVSLs). The role involves work on charters, Memorandums for the Record (MFRs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and systems engineering plans. Candidates must be U.S. citizens with an active TS/SCI clearance and polygraph, including a current CI polygraph completed within the last seven years. The position requires 15 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree and experience supporting Department of Defense and defense contracting environments. The engineer applies systems engineering principles to complex systems-of-systems architectures and enterprise-scale programs, supports large organizations with complex technical, operational, and governance structures, and develops governance frameworks and technical documentation. The role also calls for expert proficiency with Atlassian Confluence and Jira, familiarity with SAFe, Agile Release Trains, and Program Increment Planning, and knowledge of DoD acquisition policies, systems engineering lifecycle processes, and the Adaptive Acquisition Framework. Experience supporting USCYBERCOM, cyber mission programs, enterprise architecture initiatives, or large-scale modernization efforts is also specified. The role offers a salary range of $100,000–$180,000 per year. Work locations listed for contracts include Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Florida, and Hawaii. The benefits package includes healthcare, dental and vision insurance, employer-paid life and disability insurance, training and education reimbursement, technology reimbursement, and a 401(k) with company match.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Active TS/SCI security clearance with an active polygraph.
Current CI polygraph completed within the last seven years.
15 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree.
Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) and defense contracting environments.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
Experience applying systems engineering principles to complex systems-of-systems architectures and enterprise-scale programs.
Experience supporting large organizations of 200–2,000 personnel with complex technical, operational, and governance structures.
Expert-level proficiency with Atlassian Confluence and Jira, including dashboard development, workflow automation, requirements management, and enterprise collaboration.
Deep understanding of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Agile Release Trains (ARTs), and Program Increment (PI) Planning.
Experience developing governance frameworks, technical documentation, SOPs, MFRs, Architectural Decision Records (ADRs), and systems engineering artifacts.
Strong understanding of DoD acquisition policies, systems engineering lifecycle processes, and the Adaptive Acquisition Framework.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical concepts into executive-level communications and recommendations.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting USCYBERCOM, cyber mission programs, enterprise architecture initiatives, or large-scale modernization efforts.
Experience with Mattermost.
SAFe certification or formal SAFe training.
CISSP certification.

Responsibilities

Support the Joint Cyber Warfare Architecture, Chief Architect, Technical Development Advisory (TDA), and Operational Value Stream Leads (OVSLs).
Develop and support charters, Memorandums for the Record (MFRs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and systems engineering plans.
Apply systems engineering principles to complex systems-of-systems architectures and enterprise-scale programs.
Support large organizations with complex technical, operational, and governance structures.
Develop governance frameworks, technical documentation, Architectural Decision Records (ADRs), and systems engineering artifacts.
Use Confluence and Jira for dashboard development, workflow automation, requirements management, and enterprise collaboration.
Translate complex technical concepts into executive-level communications and recommendations.

Benefits

Affordable healthcare options with 80% of the premium paid by the employer, plus a company-funded HSA.
Comprehensive dental insurance.
Vision insurance with 80% of the premium paid by the employer.
Employer-paid life insurance at 100%.
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance at 100%.
Annual training, continued education, and professional membership reimbursement.
Unlimited access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and AWS training and accreditation.
Annual reimbursement for technology such as phones, computers, and printers.
401(k) with company match up to 5%, with 100% immediate vesting after 90 days of employment.
Professional development investment and paid time off for training.
Team-building events throughout the year.
Leadership team engagement and mentorship.
Performance Recognition Program.
Complimentary branded apparel.