Systems Engineer

Markon is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and modernization of complex technical systems within a secure enterprise environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong systems engineering expertise across cloud, data architecture, and infrastructure environments, and will thrive in a collaborative, mission-focused setting.

Analyze and evaluate technical systems, architectures, and development processes
• Provide technical leadership across the project lifecycle, including design, engineering, configuration, testing, execution analysis, and performance optimization
• Assist in establishing and executing processes for system definition, development, operations, and lifecycle management
• Expand and enhance existing systems to support new capabilities and improve operational workflows
• Help define and implement systems engineering standards and best practices
• Interface with Government engineering labs and contractors to support system integration efforts (including data conditioning and Linux data schema alignment for ingestion)
• Support strategic planning for system and technology evolution
• Participate in architecture working groups, Engineering Review Boards (ERBs), and other technical forums
• Design, optimize, administer, and manage private and hybrid cloud environments
• Implement emerging cloud technologies, including:
• Server and network virtualization
• Virtual network appliances
• Cloud management platforms
• Design and implement data management systems in cloud environments

• Active TS/SCI w/ Full Scope Polygraph
• 10-14 years of relevant systems engineering experience
• Demonstrated experience working in collaborative environments and communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong experience with Linux and Windows systems, including Active Directory, LDAP, Kerberos, SSH, remote desktop services, and command-line tools
• Experience with cloud architecture and integration (e.g., AWS or similar cloud platforms)
• Experience designing and deploying physical, virtualized, and cloud-based infrastructure solutions
• Experience architecting end-to-end data flow and data management systems
• Experience supporting data center architecture, consolidation, optimization, and administration in private and hybrid cloud environments
• Hands-on experience with physical and virtualized infrastructure (e.g., Proxmox, AWS)
• Knowledge of network topology, protocols, and troubleshooting in Windows/Linux environments
• Understanding of data transfer protocols such as FTP, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP, and HTTPS
• Experience developing both program-level and user-level documentation

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of Information Security (INFOSEC) and Information Assurance (IA) policies (e.g., ICD 503)
• Experience supporting secure environments and implementing data encryption solutions
• Experience supporting the full DevOps lifecycle, including CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, compliance scanning, and test-driven development
• Experience working in Agile development environments

Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.

At Markon, we don't just offer jobs - we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.

Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.

Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make - which is why we're consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation's most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters - bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients' missions.

Join us and make a meaningful impact.

Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays