Systems Engineer

Systems EngineerAurora, Colorado; Herndon, VirginiaAt Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and implement innovative products that solve the world's most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust, we push the boundaries of what's possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future.Overview of OpportunityTwo Six Technologies is seeking a Systems Engineer for our Herndon, VA, or Centennial, CO location. The ideal candidate will be able to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, and iterative software delivery environment and has an array of skills within the systems engineering discipline. This position will require systems engineering expertise within a multi-faceted team, where the individual is willing to provide a myriad of tasking to support the mission and be willing to learn new technology and methodologies as the program evolves.What You Will Need2-5 years of Systems Engineering experience on software system projectsExperience with system architecture and design (decomposing capabilities into services/components; documenting interfaces and dependencies)Extensive experience producing and maintaining architecture/interface artifacts, including:Experience planning and executing system integration efforts (integration strategy, interface coordination, test events, acceptance criteria)Experience with SMF environments and servicesExtensive experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) for backlog management, documentation, and engineering workflowsExperience developing CONOPS and translating operational workflows into system requirements and interfacesStrong stakeholder communication (cross-team coordination, technical writing, design reviews)Familiarity with customer/mission contextNice to HavesKnowledge of AWS fundamentals (networking, compute, storage, IAM)Knowledge of cloud-native technologies (Docker, Helm, Kubernetes)Experience with API design and documentation using OpenAPI/SwaggerData/storage fundamentals (SQL/NoSQL, data modeling, caching, backup/restore strategies)Experience with message/event systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, Pub/Sub)Linux proficiency (shell, services, troubleshooting)Security ClearanceActive TS/SCI with polygraph.Two Six Technologies is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect the value we place on our employees and their contributions. We believe in rewarding skills, experience, and performance. Our offerings include but are not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance and professional development. The projected salary range listed for this position is annualized. This is a general guideline and not a guarantee of salary. Salary is one component of our total compensation package and the specific salary offered is determined by various factors, including, but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, geographic location, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements.Salary Range$121,946 - $182,918 USDTwo Six Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, and protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of our employment process, please send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. Information provided will be kept confidential and used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.Additionally, please be advised that this business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices.