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title: 'Solution Train Engineer at ARSIEM'
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# Solution Train Engineer at ARSIEM

- **Company:** ARSIEM
- **Location:** Columbia, MD
- **Compensation:** $235k–$253k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-10-05
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-28
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/arsiem/4cf276ff-9d5b-4244-a564-c45a58e41480

## Job description

## About ARSIEM Corporation

At ARSIEM Corporation we are committed to fostering a proven and trusted partnership with our government clients.  We provide support to multiple agencies across the United States Government.  ARSIEM has an experienced workforce of qualified professionals committed to providing the best possible support.

As demand increases, ARSIEM continues to provide reliable and cutting-edge technical solutions at the best value to our clients.  That means a career packed with opportunities to grow and the ability to have an impact on every client you work with.

ARSIEM is looking for an amazingly talented OCO Virtualization Product Manager to join our team! In this role you will get to define and communicate the product vision and roadmap for cyber mission systems, with a focus on virtualization and containerization technologies, in support of OCO. This position will support one of our Government clients in Columbia, Maryland.

## Responsibilities

- Facilitate Solution Train execution and large-scale organizational ceremonies, including:
- Pre- and Post-Program Increment Planning
- Solution Demos
- Inspect and Adapt events
- Value Stream Syncs
- Cross-train planning and coordination sessions
- Manage and optimize the flow of value through the Solution Train using enterprise-level tools such as Jira and
- Confluence
- Coordinate architectural alignment, technical interdependencies, capabilities, and integration activities across multiple Agile Release Trains and technical suppliers.
- Facilitate collaboration and communication among engineering leads, Product and Program Management Office representatives, vendors, external cybersecurity organizations, and other stakeholders.
- Identify, track, and resolve cross-team and cross-train impediments, risks, issues, and dependencies.
- Monitor Solution Train performance and provide clear, concise reporting on delivery progress, technical dependencies, risks, and performance metrics.
- Develop and maintain documentation related to technical requirements, system interdependencies, architectural decisions, program risks, and delivery status.
- Support the alignment of technical strategy, solution intent, architecture, and implementation activities across the Solution Train.
- Promote transparency and effective information flow across teams, trains, suppliers, and program leadership.
- Actively engage with teams to understand their needs, coordinate support, and ensure timely resolution of issues.
- Guide, mentor, and coach technical leads, Release Train Engineers, Scrum Masters, and other Agile leaders in Lean-Agile systems engineering practices.
- Support continuous improvement across the Solution Train by identifying process improvements, facilitating retrospectives, and implementing actionable improvement plans.
- Ensure Agile practices are appropriately adapted to support the needs of a complex, cyber-focused DoD program environment.
- Partner with program leadership and stakeholders to ensure delivery activities remain aligned with contractual, technical, security, and mission objectives.
- Familiarity with systems engineering lifecycle processes, technical baseline management, and requirements traceability.
- Experience coaching organizations in Lean-Agile transformation and SAFe implementation.

## Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum experience requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree: 18 years of relevant experience
- Master’s degree: 15 years of relevant experience
- High school diploma or associate degree: 20 years of relevant experience
- Experience developing products and/or managing engineering activities in software, systems, or technical development environments.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating complex technical programs involving multiple Agile Release Trains, engineering organizations, or technical suppliers.
- Strong understanding of Agile at scale, particularly the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), in a cyber-centric Department of Defense program environment.
- Experience supporting DoD contracts, military programs, or other government technology initiatives.
- Background in cybersecurity, cyber operations, information assurance, or related security disciplines.
- Experience facilitating large-scale planning, execution, synchronization, and continuous improvement events.
- Experience using enterprise collaboration and program management tools, including Jira and Confluence.
- Strong communication, facilitation, organization, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work effectively with engineering teams, program leadership, vendors, PMO personnel, and external cybersecurity organizations.
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership, remain actively engaged, and drive issues to resolution.
- Candidates must hold at least one of the following certifications:
- SAFe Solution Train Engineer (STE)
- SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE)
- SAFe Practice Consultant SPC)

Clearance Requirement: This position requires an active TS/SCI with a polygraph. You must be a U.S. citizen for consideration.

Candidate Referral: Do you know someone who would be GREAT at this role? If you do, ARSIEM has a way for you to earn a bonus through our referral program for persons presenting NEW (not in our resume database) candidates who are successfully placed on one of our projects. The bonus for this position is $3,500,  and the referrer is eligible to receive the sum for any applicant we place within 12 months of referral. The bonus is paid after the referred employee reaches 6 months of employment.

ARSIEM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.

## About ARSIEM

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: ARSIEM Corporation is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that delivers advanced IT consulting and cybersecurity solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal agencies.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped; no public funding rounds reported)
- **Headquarters**: Baltimore, Maryland, United States
- **Founded**: 2013
- **Founders**: R. Chuck Matthews (CEO)

## Core Business
- Primary industry: IT Services and IT Consulting, with a focus on cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, and software development.
- Target customers: U.S. Government, primarily the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community agencies.
- Mission: To provide proven technology problem-solving expertise to its customers, delivering IT solutions with cybersecurity training, information security engineering, applications development, and more.

## Products & Services
- **Cyber Security Training & CNO (Computer Network Operations)**: Custom training programs for DoD personnel, including CNO analysis and development, penetration testing, and information assurance solutions.
- **Enterprise Architecture & Development**: Web-based solutions and system integration for organizing work products and accessing information, tailored to DoD and commercial markets.
- **Applications Development**: Custom software development, including embedded software, mobile applications (Android), and platform engineering.
- **Software Test & Evaluation**: Testing and validation services for mission-critical systems.
- **Information Security Engineering**: ISSE (Information Systems Security Engineer) services, incident management, and network-based systems analysis.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly available (private company).
- **Key Metric**: Approximately 34 employees (as of 2026); headcount growth of +10.9% year-over-year.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Primary customer is the U.S. Department of Defense. Certified as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and HUBZone small business.
- **Growth Signals**: 59 active job postings (as of Sept 2026); LinkedIn followers grew 10.2% year-over-year; recent hiring of Skillbridge interns and specialized roles (AI Platform Engineer, Android CNO Developer).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep DoD & Intelligence Community Experience**: Leadership (CEO Chuck Matthews, President Keith Pabst) collectively have over 25 years of DoD and IC experience, including military service.
- **Niche Cybersecurity Expertise**: Specializes in hard-to-fill positions like CNO analysis, embedded development, and cyber training for combat readiness.
- **Small Business Agility with HUBZone & SDVOSB Certifications**: Eligible for sole-source and set-aside contracts, giving them a competitive edge in federal procurement.
- **High Employee Satisfaction**: 4.8/5.0 employer rating on LinkedIn (10 reviews), with perfect 5.0 for culture, 4.9 for compensation, and 4.8 for work-life balance.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expanding AI & Platform Engineering**: Recent job postings for AI Platform Engineer, AI Product Manager, and AI Engineer indicate a push into artificial intelligence solutions.
- **Talent Acquisition & Retention**: Offering competitive benefits, tuition reimbursement, and a $40,000 bonus incentive for senior software engineers in the past. Focus on hiring veterans and transitioning service members (Skillbridge internships).
- **Deepening Government Relationships**: Continuing to serve as a trusted partner to multiple agencies across the U.S. Government, with a strong emphasis on cybersecurity and operational readiness.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Values**: Employee reviews highlight a 5.0/5.0 culture rating, emphasizing a supportive, mission-driven environment with a focus on national security.
- **Benefits**: Competitive compensation, paid time off, tuition reimbursement (continuing education), 401(k) plan, short/long-term disability, life insurance, and medical/dental insurance.
- **Work Environment**: Most positions are on-site at locations in Maryland (Ft. Meade, Annapolis Junction) and Arlington, VA. Some telework opportunities may exist for software engineers (as noted in a LinkedIn post). The company is a recognized HIRE Vets Medallion Program employer.
- **Engineering Culture**: Strong emphasis on hands-on, mission-critical technical work (CNO, embedded systems, AI). The company supports professional development and certifications.

## Sources
1. [arsiem.com About](https://www.arsiem.com/about/)
2. [arsiem.com Careers](https://www.arsiem.com/careers/)
3. [arsiem.com Why ARSIEM](https://www.arsiem.com/why-arsiem/)
4. [linkedin.com/company/arsiem-corporation](https://linkedin.com/company/arsiem-corporation)
5. [jobs.lever.co/arsiem](https://jobs.lever.co/arsiem)

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