Systems Engineer (TS/SCI w/ Poly)

About the role

SIXGEN’s mission is to deliver agile, mission-ready cybersecurity solutions that empower government and critical infrastructure organizations to stay ahead of advanced cyber threats. We combine innovation, deep expertise, and cutting-edge capabilities to uncover vulnerabilities, protect vital systems, and ensure operational superiority in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position: Systems Engineer Job Type: Full-time Location: Columbia, MD Clearance Requirements: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required (U.S. Citizen Only) Work Schedule: 5 days per week onsite Experience: 10+

WHAT YOU'LL DO

We are seeking a Systems Engineer with a diverse set of technical skills and the ability to adapt to unique mission requirements. The selected candidate will support projects focused on developing and implementing next-generation IT tools, systems, and capabilities while providing technical leadership throughout the engineering lifecycle.

This role requires end-to-end responsibility for applied research and cyber capability development efforts, ensuring successful execution from concept through implementation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Systems Engineering

- Evaluate, develop, and deliver technical input to the systems engineering process.

- Develop technical documentation, system architecture, and system design documentation.

- Guide system development and implementation planning through system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans.

- Provide engineering guidance throughout the project lifecycle.

Technical Leadership & Coordination

- Coordinate with administrators, engineers, developers, testers, government stakeholders, and mission partners.

- Interact with government representatives regarding technical considerations, issues, and conflicts.

- Establish effective working relationships with government agencies and mission partners.

- Deliver briefings on complex topics to technical and executive audiences.

Research & Capability Development

- Support applied research and cyber capability development projects.

- Contribute as a senior technical resource on complex research efforts.

- Ensure solutions are implemented in a sound and secure manner.

- Support mission-focused engineering activities from concept through deployment.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or a related discipline (four years of relevant experience may be substituted for a degree).

- Active CISSP, CASP+ CE, or CSSLP certification (minimum DoD 8570 IASAE Level II certification).

- 15+ years of systems engineering experience.

- Experience developing technical documentation, system architectures, and system designs.

- Experience supporting system development, integration, and implementation activities.