Red Alpha
Systems Engineer (TS/SCI with Polygraph)
6950 Columbia Gateway Dr, Columbia, MD 21046-2701
On-site · $140k–$210k (as posted)
First seen by offpeak October 5, 2026
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A day in the life:
We're looking for a Systems Engineer with strong project management skills to provide the engineering and project management for end-to-end data flows in support of Data Transformation Solutions. The successful candidate will be able to elicit and refine requirements, schedule work breakdown to deliverables, document artifacts, and provide roadmaps and schedules for implementing end-to-end data flows, including transformation into a standard data model. The individual will form good customer relationships and reach out to external customers for requirements and understanding of the data and the data needs of the users. They will have a good understanding of the customer data flow architecture and will work as a key contributor in an agile development environment.In addition, the candidate shall have:
- Working knowledge of data collection and processing through analysis or data flow engineering.
- General understanding of how data is processed and the necessary steps to stand up a new data flow.
What you bring to the table:
- 14+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer
- A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited institution. Five (5) additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
- Demonstrated experience leading agile development ceremonies
- Experience developing and updating technical documentation
- An active TS/SCI with Polygraph level of security clearance
The total package:
Our total compensation package was strategically designed with our members in mind with the intention to: reward our members for their hard work and commitment to our customers' missions; allow members to share in Red Alpha's success as we continue to grow and expand our footprint; provide long-term career opportunities through stability and internal mobility; and provide the resources our members need to support themselves and their dependents in the form of a robust benefits package. Our total compensation package includes a competitive base salary and benefits such as health, life/disability, 401k, paid time off, professional development, and generous bonus programs. Please visit our benefits tab for additional information. Salary Range:- Disclosed pay ranges are a general guideline, and are not a guarantee of a final salary or compensation. Our approach in determining final salaries takes into consideration a number of factors such as education, certifications, total years of relevant professional experience, actual level of expertise, and the responsibilities of the role itself.
- Based on the outlined roles, responsibilities, and requirements, the projected pay range for this position is: $140,000 - $210,000.
- Retire sooner than planned: Get closer to retirement with up to 10% in 401k contributions, immediately vesting.
- Have a career AND a life: Enjoy up to 5 weeks of leave (25 days of personal time off) and 11 paid floating holidays.
- Stay at your best: As a member, we'll pay 100% of your premiums for comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. We'll also pay the majority of the premiums for your family. Let's not forge free access to a fully equipped state of the art gym!
- Keep current on new technologies and technological advancements: $5250 per year towards ongoing education, trainings, certifications, and maintaining professional memberships.
- Dress in style: Spend up to $300 per year on company branded merchandise featuring top quality brands such as Under Armour, Nike, Carhartt, YETI, etc.
- Enjoy the culture: Attend fun company events throughout the year such as our Oktoberfest, summer picnic, and annual holiday party! These are all in additon to your team events which may include happy hours, baseball games, snowboarding, RenFest, and more!