Software Engineer Level 2

Markon is seeking a Software Engineer to support the Fort Meade customer by designing, developing, and maintaining secure software solutions that enable enterprise data integration and mission-critical cybersecurity operations. This role develops scalable data processing pipelines, cloud-native services, and automated workflows using Apache NiFi, Kubernetes, and modern programming languages. The role supports reliable data movement, infrastructure automation, and enterprise cloud integration across AWS and Azure while delivering resilient, production-ready capabilities for complex mission environments.

• Design and maintain enterprise data flows supporting cybersecurity mission services.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize Apache NiFi processors and pipelines for data ingestion, routing, transformation, and delivery.
• Build software components and automation using Python, Java, Groovy, and Bash to support data processing and system integration.
• Develop and integrate containerized services within Kubernetes environments.
• Automate infrastructure and application configuration using Ansible, Puppet, Bicep, or comparable Infrastructure as Code and configuration management tools.
• Engineer integrations across AWS and Azure cloud platforms.
• Validate data quality, transformation logic, and end-to-end service functionality.
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues involving data flows, containerized applications, cloud services, and system interfaces.
• Develop technical documentation, architecture diagrams, deployment procedures, and operational guidance.
• Lead technical collaboration with developers, platform engineers, and mission stakeholders to deliver secure, production-ready solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph with this Customer. 
• Bachelor's degree and 14+ years of software engineering experience
• Strong experience developing and maintaining Apache NiFi data flows or comparable enterprise data integration platforms
• Experience with data processing, transformation, and enterprise service integration.
• Experience developing software using Python, Java, Groovy, and Bash.
• Experience integrating applications and services across AWS and Azure cloud environments.
• Experience with Ansible, Puppet, Bicep, or comparable Infrastructure as Code and configuration management tools.
• Experience developing and deploying containerized applications using Kubernetes.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting cyber threat intelligence or cybersecurity infrastructure.
• Experience designing multi-domain or cross-domain data flows.
• Experience with DevSecOps practices, Infrastructure as Code, enterprise observability, and monitoring tools.

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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.