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# Systems Engineer - Senior- CLEARANCE and POLYGRAPH REQUIRED

- **Company:** Constellation Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Information Systems, Requirements Management, Scaled Agile Framework, Systems Architecture, Information Technology, Cyber Warfare
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3147f24bea1814ce

## About the Role

* Must be a US Citizen
 * Must have TS/SCI clearance w/ active polygraph
 * Requires current CI poly within last seven (07) years.
 * Fifteen (15) years of experience with a Bachelors Degree; experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) and defense contracting environments.
 * 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 (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 with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into executive-level communications and recommendations.
 * Experience supporting USCYBERCOM, cyber mission programs, enterprise architecture initiatives, or large-scale modernization efforts.
 * Experience with Mattermost and Confluence, * SAFe Certification or formal SAFe training.
 * CISSP certification preferred but not required.