Data Modernization System Engineer - Clearance Required
Lockheed Martin · Annapolis Junction, MD
$123,500–$217,695from the description
Jul 3, 2026
Annapolis Junction, MD
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A systems engineering role supporting a government customer's data modernization initiative, focused on streamlining data processing pipelines for cyber threat intelligence and malware analysis missions. The work involves translating ambiguous requirements into actionable development tasks, managing Agile/SAFe delivery across software teams, and serving as the primary engineering interface with the customer's Chief Data Architect. Prior exposure to SIGINT data acquisition or the customer's data architecture is preferred.
Senior level · 8+ years · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD · TS/SCI clearance · Full-time
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How this req sits in the market our data
What the occupation pays Median $111,377 (middle half $86,511–$164,827). This posting is about at that midpoint.
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Why we read it this way (9)
The role is titled 'Data Modernization System Engineer' with no explicit seniority level in the title; advertised seniority is therefore Unspecified.
The posting offers three education/experience paths: HS diploma + 14 years, Bachelor's + 10 years, or Master's/PhD + 8 years. Because equivalent experience is accepted in lieu of a degree, the degree requirement is set to None. The minimum years across all paths is 8 (Master's/PhD route), used as the overall years minimum.
A current TS/SCI with polygraph is a hard gate per both the Basic Qualifications and the Clearance Level field.
SOC classification is Medium confidence: the role blends systems engineering, Agile project/program management, and data architecture translation — it sits most naturally under Computer Systems Analysts (15-1211), but has meaningful overlap with broader systems/computer occupations (15-1299).
The salary range quoted ($123,500–$217,695) applies specifically to California, Massachusetts, New York (excluding major metros), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington, and Washington DC; other states may differ.
The contract has multiple Maryland locations and a small Texas contingent; the CBSA reflects the primary Maryland footprint. The role is fully onsite.
Apache NiFi and GitLab appear under 'Desired Skills' and are marked preferred accordingly.
SIGINT operational experience and Product Owner experience are listed as desired but name no specific technology or tool, so they are omitted from the skills list per extraction rules.
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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