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 OVERVIEWPosition: 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: 15+ years
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 RESPONSIBILITIESSystems 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Experience communicating with technical teams, government stakeholders, and senior leadership.
- Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
- Exposure to Cloud and AWS environments.
- Knowledge of the DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF).
- Experience designing and engineering systems from the ground up.
- Experience with network architecture and systems engineering.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to quickly assess and develop practical technical solutions.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
At SIXGEN, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be based on experience, qualifications, technical expertise, and overall alignment with the position. Salary for this position is: $201,000-240,000.
Additionally, SIXGEN offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
- Employer-paid health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision) for you and your family
- Employer-paid short/long term disability insurance and basic life/AD&D insurance
- 401K with a 4% employer contribution
- Professional development reimbursement options available (training, certification, education, etc)
- Flexible and remote work policies for most positions
- Flexible PTO and holiday schedule
For more information, please reach out to our Director of Human Resources, Amy Maxwell at [email protected].
OUR COMMITMENTSIXGEN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure that all applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, marital status, ancestry, projected veteran status, or any other protected group or class.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity in our people, reflecting the communities we serve and our customer base. We strive to attract and retain a diverse talent pool and create an environment where everyone is empowered to be their authentic selves at work.
Skills Required
- Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering or related (or four years relevant experience in lieu)
- 15+ years of relevant experience
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph
- US Citizen only
- Active certifications: CISSP, CASP+CE, or CSSLP (minimum DoD 8570 IAT/IASAE Level II)
- Work on-site 5 days per week in Columbia, MD
- Exposure to Cloud/AWS
- Knowledge of DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF)
- Able to build systems from the ground up (network architecture/systems engineering) and strong engineering-driven problem solving
What We Do
At SIXGEN, we’ve cracked the code on meaningful and innovative ways to support the cyber mission. Our workforce provides incident response, operational and penetration testing, red teaming, tool development, cyber training development and continuous monitoring. Our on-site and remote assessments are used to identify vulnerabilities within the most critical networks. We lead cybersecurity innovation in product development by designing and evolving highly specialized hardware and software focused on Endpoint Detection and Response, Red Team, Data Science, and Threat Intelligence missions. We take pride in our work and the resulting enhanced cybersecurity posture for our customers around the globe.
