Data Modernization System Engineer - Clearance Required

WHAT WE'RE DOING

• Join Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, Cyber & Intelligence, where we foster innovation and integrity.
• As a Data Modernization System Engineer, you'll be empowered to create 'new realities' and pioneer solutions that break boundaries.
• Benefit from the support of a global technology leader that values innovative thinking and provides the resources to turn ideas into reality.
• Build on our proud legacy of achievement and contribute to shaping the future of aerospace, defense, and security solutions.

TKO provides systems engineering, software development, data science and cloud development and engineering services to the Cyber Infrastructure Solutions customer. The services enable the Data Transformation, Malware Analysis, and Cyber Threat Intelligence processing and sharing capabilities for the customer, fulfilling mission objectives and offering actionable information to detect and mitigate cyber threats. The contract has several locations in Maryland and a small contingent in Texas.

• You are a Data Modernization System Engineer with strong project management skills who will provide the engineering and project management to support the customer's Chief Data Architect data modernization efforts to streamline data processing.
• You will act as the contract's face for a critical effort that will change the data environment for the customer. The role will work directly with the customer to identify, capture and service new and sometimes ambiguous requirements while also keeping an eye out for new opportunities for the program in support of the customer.
• The ideal candidate for this role will be someone that can take vague guidance and develop a course of action, interface well with customers and other stakeholders, and recognize areas for growth. Ideally, you will have familiarity with either the data movement and architecture of the customer, or knowledge and experience with SIGINT operations, particularly data acquisition and movement.

• High School Diploma or GED plus fourteen (14) years of general systems engineering experience. OR Bachelor’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field (e.g., Aeronautics, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical, Nuclear, Software, Systems, Engineering Management) or a related discipline (Chemistry, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Physics) from an accredited college or university plus ten (10) years of systems engineering experience.
  
  OR Master’s degree or PhD in a Qualified Engineering Field (e.g., Aeronautics, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical, Nuclear, Software, Systems, Engineering Management) or a related discipline (Chemistry, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Physics) from an accredited college or university plus eight (8) years of systems engineering experience.
• Agile Project Management expertise with hands‑on SAFe/Scrum experience and utilization of Jira & Confluence.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and impediment‑removal skills; adept at leading meetings, documenting outcomes, and aligning teams with senior leadership.
• Deep understanding of the customer’s data‑flow architecture and ability to translate vague requirements into prioritized, actionable development tasks.
• Proven track record in release planning, sprint reviews, Scrum‑of‑Scrums, and managing Git workflows (commits, merges, pushes).
• Experience guiding enterprise‑scale software development teams, providing technical feedback, and maintaining excellent time‑management and organization skills.
• Must possess a current US Security Clearance TS/SCI w/ poly.

• Previous experience as a Product Owner in an Agile environment
• Experience working in a Scaled Agile Framework environment (SAFe)
• Experience with Apache Ni Fi
• Operational SIGINT experience
• Experience with the unclassified development environment
• Experience with Git Lab

Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/Poly SP

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