Entarian is seeking a Solution Engineer to support the Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic (NIWC Atlantic) Expeditionary Enterprise Systems and Services (E2S2) Division. NIWC Atlantic provides design, acquisition, and sustainment services for Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) Information Technology (IT) systems.
The Solution Engineer will assist in bridging requirements with enterprise IT infrastructure by leveraging SAFe expertise and deep knowledge of the Marine Corps Enterprise Network (MCEN) to design a secure, high-cadence "System-of-Systems" architecture.
Duties include:
Solution Intent & Integration
- Manage Solution Intent: Document, maintain, and validate the technical baseline.
- Track Traceability: Connect mission capabilities and technical enablers directly to MCEN compliance rules.
- Oversee Integration: Guide solution architectures to ensure seamless interoperability across all portfolios.
- Guide Enablers: Identify and design the infrastructure, security, and platforms needed for future capabilities.
- Collaborate Globally: Align technical solutions with strategic goals alongside PMs, RTEs, and Enterprise Architects.
- Build Roadmaps: Assist in drafting Program Increment (PI) and multi-PI technical roadmaps.
- Refine Backlogs: Ensure backlog items meet strict quality definitions before PI Planning ceremonies.
- Coordinate Daily: Provide day-to-day data preparation and administrative support to the Lead Solution Architect.
- Translate Intent: Turn high-level architectural concepts into actionable backlog structures.
- Map Dependencies: Support capability decomposition and maintain clear technical runway visibility.
The salary for this position is approximately $130,000 - $150,000/year.
This position is an on-site office role in North Charleston, SC or Stafford, VA with one optional telework day. Up to 15% local travel may be required.
Minimum Qualifications
- Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required.
- Bachelor’s degree in quantitative field such as engineering or mathematics (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems) from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program. Master's degree highly preferred.
- 14 years of experience (or 10 years with a Master's) with research, design, and development of computer and network software or specialized utility programs which may include database maintenance within an application area.
- Experience applying programming concepts in a professional or academic setting and notable experience with applying modern software development methodologies (e.g., agile, DEVOPS/DEVSECOPS) in a professional or academic setting.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in IT systems architecture, engineering, and integration, with significant time spent directly supporting USMC, Naval, or DoW enterprise environments
- Cybersecurity Workforce (CWF) IAT Level III or higher compliance; Certified SAFe® Architect (ARCH) or equivalent highly desired.
- Ability to travel up to 15% outside local area
- Highly desired:
- SAFe® Solution Train Engineer (STE) or SAFe® Practice Consultant (SPC)
- CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) — Meets DoD 8140/8570 IAM Level III requirements
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
- CCNP Enterprise / CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure (or equivalent expert-level transport networking certification)
- Nice-to-Have:
- Formal DoDAF Framework training or TOGAF certification
- INCOSE CSEP (Certified Systems Engineering Professional)
- CCZT (Certificate of Competence in Zero Trust) or vendor-specific Zero Trust training
- DevSecOps Foundation or Certified DevSecOps Professional (CDP)
- CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) or foundational Cloud Data Architect training
Formed through the strategic union of Sev1Tech and ERT, Entarian is a premier provider of mission-critical engineering and technology solutions. Founded on a legacy of excellence dating back to 1993, Entarian is a product of an evolved and fully diversified engineering and federal technology leader. From deep space to defense and civilian missions, Entarian delivers secure, mission-aligned digital solutions that drive national resilience and operational effectiveness. We don't just support modernization; we define it.
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Skills Required
- Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, information technology, information systems, or another quantitative field from an ABET-accredited program
- 14 years of experience in research, design, and development of computer and network software or specialized utility programs, or 10 years with a master’s degree
- Professional or academic experience applying programming concepts
- Professional or academic experience with modern software development methodologies, including Agile, DevOps, or DevSecOps
- At least 10 years of progressive experience in IT systems architecture, engineering, and integration
- Significant experience directly supporting USMC, Naval, or DoD enterprise environments
- Cybersecurity Workforce IAT Level III or higher compliance
- Ability to travel up to 15% outside the local area
- Master’s degree
- Certified SAFe Architect or equivalent
- SAFe Solution Train Engineer or SAFe Practice Consultant certification
- CISSP or CISM certification
- Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
- CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, or equivalent expert-level transport networking certification
- DoDAF framework training or TOGAF certification
- INCOSE CSEP certification
- CCZT or vendor-specific Zero Trust training
- DevSecOps Foundation or Certified DevSecOps Professional certification
- CDMP or foundational Cloud Data Architect training
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