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Systems Engineer (TS SCI + Poly is Required)

Fort Meade, MD

Our Mission Statement

At Aperio Global, we bring together experts in cybersecurity, AI, data analytics, and cloud technologies to solve complex national security challenges. We focus on work where our expertise creates the greatest impact.

Our team includes technologists, Intelligence Community veterans, and security professionals who believe the best solutions come from collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence. From cyber operations and AI platforms to cloud-native software and emerging technologies, our work speaks for itself.

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We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, retirement savings with company match, generous paid time off, and professional development. We invest in our people because great missions require great teams.

Aperio Global is seeking for a System Engineer to apply systems engineering principles throughout the systems life cycle phases: Concept, Development, Production, Utilization, Support, and Retirement. Interacts with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues or conflicts. Communicates with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives. Responsibility for the technical integrity, quality, and completeness of work performed and deliverables associated with one or more of the 25 process areas defined by ISO/IEC15288: Technical Process Area - Stakeholder Requirements Definition, Requirements Analysis, Architectural Design, Implementation, Integration, Verification, Transition, Validation, Operation, Maintenance, and Disposal; Project Process Area - Project Planning, Project Assessment and Control, Decision Management, Risk Management, Configuration Management, Information Management, and Measurement; Enterprise (Organizational Project-Enabling) Process Area - Project Portfolio Management, Infrastructure Management, Lifecycle Model Management, Human Resource Management, and Quality Management; Agreement Process Area - Acquisition and Supply. dedicated to providing innovative solutions in cybersecurity. We strive to enhance the security posture of our clients through cutting-edge technology and expert knowledge. We value integrity, excellence, and collaboration, and strive to create a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities:

Level 5

Brief stakeholders and present the status on all technical aspects of their project.
Independently make decisions regarding engineering issues and methodology for a project.
Approve delivery of work products of multiple Processes Areas defined in the ISO/IEC 15288.
Lead contractor systems engineering activities for a project to include supervising the work of the project engineering staff and technicians.

Level 6

Independently resolve important engineering issues requiring the use of advanced technology.
Plan and develop engineering projects with unique or complex aspects that impact major capabilities of high priority to the enterprise.
Approve delivery of work products of all Process Areas defined in the ISO/IEC 15288.
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert in one or more Process Areas defined in the ISO/IEC 15288.

Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires all candidates to be U.S. Citizens and possess an active TS/SCI Security Clearance with a Polygraph.

Qualifications:

Candidate must have one of the below:

A Bachelor’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus
Fifteen (15) years of systems engineering experience for level 5
Twenty (20) years of systems engineering experience for level 6
A High School Diploma or GED
Nineteen (19) years of general system engineering experience (any Process Area) for level 5
Twenty-four (24) years of general system engineering experience (any Process Area) for level 6
A Master’s degree or PhD in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus
Thirteen (13) years of systems engineering experience for level 5
Eighteen (18) years of systems engineering experience for level 6

Anticipated Salary Range
Level 5: 180k-200k
Level 6: 190k-210K

The salary range for this role represents Aperio’s good-faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Placement within the range is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to an individual’s qualifications, relevant experience, education, certifications, technical skills, contract labor categories and/or rates, work location, market conditions, and business needs.

Benefits

At Aperio Global, we understand the value of investing in our most important asset—our employees. That's why we have crafted a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you make the best decision for yourself, your family and your lifestyle. For additional details, contact our talent acquisition team.

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) with 100% employer match up to 6%
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Professional Development
  • (and much more)

Aperio Global is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workforce where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and fairness. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs — never on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy/childbirth, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ethnicity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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