Expert Systems Engineer

Markon•Chantilly, VA

13h

About The Position

Markon is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer for a technical development program working on IdAM /ICAM, Authentication, Authorization, Attributes and Digital Policy Management for an Intelligence Customer. Responsibilities Build outs, testing, maintenance, and monitoring of systems Requirements Decomposition Ensure designs are compatible with the architecture and allocated requirements to segments Address user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate and improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, cost estimation, requirements allocation, and interfaced definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications Identify system integrity issues and solutions for the full system life cycles from concept to disposal Integrate systems and services as well as summarize and communicate results Support the development, documentation, and execution of system policies Required Qualifications Support the ATO / Accreditation effort for customer systems and applications Perform analysis and create/update system and workflow documentation after each iteration or changes (when applicable) Perform application demos/trainings and documentation to end users and customers as required Support the release cadence with release notes documentation and end user communication Qualifications Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Requires BS degree and 11-15 years of prior relevant experience Experience with the Cloud / Amazon Web Services Experience with SQL Agile Methodology / Jira, Confluence; ServiceNow (ESP) Experience with Terraform and/or Cloud Formation DevSecOps Experience with CLSE Experience providing `Administration Must be familiar with security accreditation process (Experience with Security Tools and Processes; RMF, NIST, Accreditation Apps (Xacta; GreenLight), System Scanning, Vulnerability Scanning; Plan of Action & Milestone (POAM) tracking Excellent customer support and attention to detail – Tier 3 and Tier 4 level support to team and customer base. Provide Release Management for deployment readiness, coordination and activities Ability to perform late-night activities; typically, once a month – 5pm – 9pm. Preferred Experience with IdAM / ICAM delivery systems, Authentication, Authorization, Attributes Entitlement Management and Digital Policy Management Security +, CISSP Amazon Web Services Certificate Salary Range USD $180,000.00 - USD $210,000.00 /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 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

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Requires BS degree and 11-15 years of prior relevant experience
Experience with the Cloud / Amazon Web Services
Experience with SQL
Agile Methodology / Jira, Confluence; ServiceNow (ESP)
Experience with Terraform and/or Cloud Formation
DevSecOps
Experience with CLSE
Experience providing `Administration
Must be familiar with security accreditation process (Experience with Security Tools and Processes; RMF, NIST, Accreditation Apps (Xacta; GreenLight), System Scanning, Vulnerability Scanning; Plan of Action & Milestone (POAM) tracking
Excellent customer support and attention to detail – Tier 3 and Tier 4 level support to team and customer base.

Nice To Haves

Experience with IdAM / ICAM delivery systems, Authentication, Authorization, Attributes Entitlement Management and Digital Policy Management
Security +
CISSP
Amazon Web Services Certificate

Responsibilities

Build outs, testing, maintenance, and monitoring of systems
Requirements Decomposition
Ensure designs are compatible with the architecture and allocated requirements to segments
Address user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate and improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations
Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, cost estimation, requirements allocation, and interfaced definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications
Identify system integrity issues and solutions for the full system life cycles from concept to disposal
Integrate systems and services as well as summarize and communicate results
Support the development, documentation, and execution of system policies
Support the ATO / Accreditation effort for customer systems and applications
Perform analysis and create/update system and workflow documentation after each iteration or changes (when applicable)
Perform application demos/trainings and documentation to end users and customers as required
Support the release cadence with release notes documentation and end user communication
Provide Release Management for deployment readiness, coordination and activities
Ability to perform late-night activities; typically, once a month – 5pm – 9pm.