Systems Engineer Level 3

Markon is seeking a Systems Engineer Level 3 to support the Fort Meade Customer. This role focuses on designing, integrating, and maintaining mission-critical RF and FORNSAT systems, GOTS products, and enterprise infrastructure across Linux, Windows Server, and virtualized environments. Responsibilities Provide technical direction for the development, engineering, integration, and testing of hardware and software RF/FORNSAT systems.

• Design, configure, deploy, and maintain enterprise systems utilizing GOTS products.
• Support systems-of-systems integration across complex hardware and software environments.
• Manage virtualization solutions across cloud-based and on-premises infrastructure.
• Administer and troubleshoot Linux environments to ensure system availability, performance, and security.
• Manage Windows Server environments, including performance optimization, security enhancements, and automation.
• Develop and implement best practices for system security, monitoring, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and stakeholders to support system integration and operational efficiency.

• Active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph through this customer is required.
• Bachelor’s degree and 20+ years of relevant systems engineering experience required.
• Experience with RF and FORNSAT systems, including hardware and software integration.
• Experience deploying, integrating, and maintaining Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) products.
• Experience administering Linux and Windows Server environments.
• Experience supporting virtualization across cloud-based and on-premises infrastructure.
• Experience with enterprise system architecture and systems-of-systems integration.
• Strong technical troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.

USD $200,000.00 - USD $220,000.00 /Yr.

The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. Overview, 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.

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