Sr. System Engineer
Themis Insight · Laurel, MD
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Jul 27, 2026
Laurel, MD
Jul 28, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A senior systems engineering role supporting a government client in Laurel, MD, requiring TS/SCI with polygraph. The position centers on developing and managing system requirements, architectures, and engineering documentation across the full lifecycle of complex DoD programs — including DoDAF-compliant architectures, SOA solutions, JCIDS documentation, and DoD certification/accreditation support. Suited to an experienced systems engineer with a defense/intelligence background.
Senior level · 14+ years · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD · TS/SCI clearance · Full-time
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What the occupation pays Median $111,377 (middle half $86,511–$164,827).
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Why we read it this way (9)
The role is titled 'Sr. System Engineer' and internally labeled 'Level 2 System Engineer,' which in this posting's context refers to a senior-level practitioner, not a junior one — the 14-year experience requirement confirms this.
A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline is listed as required, but the posting explicitly allows substitution of five additional years of SE experience in lieu of the degree, so the degree is not a hard gate.
The 14-year total experience requirement is stated at the role level, not tied to any specific technology.
Linux system administration experience is listed under individual capabilities as required, but described as 'some hands-on' — it is a gate but not a deep specialization requirement.
No compensation figures are provided in the posting.
Location is stated as Laurel, MD but noted as subject to change based on central MD client needs; mapped to the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson CBSA as the closest major metro encompassing Laurel, MD.
SOC classification is Medium confidence: the role is a classic DoD systems engineer (requirements, architecture, documentation, integration) which aligns most closely with Computer Systems Analysts (15-1211), though a case could be made for 15-1299 given the specialized defense systems engineering scope.
Ignored 1 non-technology phrase(s) as skills (responsibilities/concepts, not named tools): Systems Engineering Management Plans.
Requires a TS/SCI clearance — the cleared population is a small fraction of this occupation, so the real candidate pool is materially smaller than the estimate below, which does not model clearance.
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