Solution Train Engineer - SME - 18+ yrs exp - CI Poly Jobs

Solution Train EngineerHalogen Engineering Group is looking for a talented Solution Train Engineer who will design and develop solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. This candidate will perform systems management and integration functions. This candidate will lead the coordination, execution, and continuous improvement of a complex technical Solution Train within a large-scale Agile and cyber-centric Department of Defense environment. This role is responsible for facilitating Solution Train events, managing the flow of value across multiple Agile Release Trains, coordinating technical dependencies, and ensuring alignment among engineering teams, program leadership, vendors, and external cybersecurity organizations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, highly engaged leader who takes ownership, actively collaborates with stakeholders, understands team needs, and helps remove obstacles to successful delivery. The Solution Train Engineer will also guide and coach Release Train Engineers, Scrum Masters, technical leads, and other stakeholders in Lean-Agile and systems engineering practices.Location: Columbia, MD Travel Required: No Shift: Day Remote Type: Onsite Security Clearance: Current TS/SCI Polygraph: Required Salary Range The projected compensation range for this position is 244K-258K (annualized USD).Facilitate Solution Train execution and large-scale organizational ceremonies, including: Pre- and Post-Program Increment Planning Solution Demos Inspect and Adapt events Value Stream Syncs Cross-train planning and coordination sessions Manage and optimize the flow of value through the Solution Train using enterprise-level tools such as Jira and Confluence. Coordinate architectural alignment, technical interdependencies, capabilities, and integration activities across multiple Agile Release Trains and technical suppliers. Facilitate collaboration and communication among engineering leads, Product and Program Management Office representatives, vendors, external cybersecurity organizations, and other stakeholders. Identify, track, and resolve cross-team and cross-train impediments, risks, issues, and dependencies. Monitor Solution Train performance and provide clear, concise reporting on delivery progress, technical dependencies, risks, and performance metrics. Develop and maintain documentation related to technical requirements, system interdependencies, architectural decisions, program risks, and delivery status. Support the alignment of technical strategy, solution intent, architecture, and implementation activities across the Solution Train. Promote transparency and effective information flow across teams, trains, suppliers, and program leadership. Actively engage with teams to understand their needs, coordinate support, and ensure timely resolution of issues. Guide, mentor, and coach technical leads, Release Train Engineers, Scrum Masters, and other Agile leaders in Lean-Agile systems engineering practices. Support continuous improvement across the Solution Train by identifying process improvements, facilitating retrospectives, and implementing actionable improvement plans. Ensure Agile practices are appropriately adapted to support the needs of a complex, cyber-focused DoD program environment. Partner with program leadership and stakeholders to ensure delivery activities remain aligned with contractual, technical, security, and mission objectives. Familiarity with systems engineering lifecycle processes, technical baseline management, and requirements traceability. Experience coaching organizations in Lean-Agile transformation and SAFe implementation.Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university. Minimum experience requirements: Bachelor's degree: 18 years of relevant experience Master's degree: 15 years of relevant experience High school diploma or associate degree: 20 years of relevant experience