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# Sr. Systems Engineer at ARSIEM

- **Company:** ARSIEM
- **Location:** Columbia, MD
- **Compensation:** $235k–$253k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-10-17
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-28
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/arsiem/845deebc-68cc-4823-9ed8-30ef291a846f

## 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

## Role

- Collaborate with the Chief Architect, Technical Development Advisory (TDA), Operational Value Stream Leads (OVSLs), and engineering teams to develop and mature JCWA Systems Engineering documentation and the JCWA Next-generation Reference Design (JNeRD).
- Develop, review, and implement governance artifacts, including Charters, Memorandums for the Record (MFRs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Systems Engineering Plans, and other technical guidance documents supporting the JCWA Integration Office (JIO) and JCWA Technical Oversight Council (JTOC).
- Establish and manage Architectural Decision Record (ADR) and Technical Need (TN) processes to ensure architecturally significant decisions are documented, reviewed, approved, and aligned with the enterprise architecture strategy and "North Star" vision.
- Assist in evaluating and implementing enterprise capabilities, including JCWA Identity, Credential, and Access Management (JCWA-ICAM) initiatives.
- Maintain situational awareness of Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of the Army (DoW) policies, standards, and requirements impacting systems engineering and development activities.
- Analyze technical policies, procedures, architectures, and program performance and provide recommendations and courses of action to leadership and development teams.

Agile & Process Improvement

- Facilitate and coordinate large-scale Defensive & Enterprise Solutions Program Increment (PI) Planning events supporting more than 900 personnel across multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs).
- Develop planning materials, communication campaigns, stakeholder engagement products, navigation guides, and informational resources that improve participation and execution during PI Planning activities.
- Lead development of After-Action Reports (AARs), lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives resulting from PI Planning and operational activities.
- Engineer and implement automated workflows, dashboards, and reporting capabilities utilizing Atlassian Confluence and Jira to improve transparency, requirements management, and operational effectiveness.
- Support establishment, maturation, and operation of the PEO JCWA Lean Agile Center of Excellence (LACE).
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and standardization across JCWA engineering and governance functions.

Stakeholder Engagement & Requirements Management

- Coordinate Priority Operational Needs across Agile Release Trains and ensure alignment with PEO JCWA priorities and J3 operational requirements.
- Collaborate with PMOs, Service Cyber Components, government agencies, mission partners, and technical organizations to define, de-conflict, prioritize, and manage requirements.
- Support Functional Area Requirements Working Groups (FARWGs) by improving governance processes, increasing transparency, and facilitating stakeholder coordination.
- Develop and maintain executive dashboards and reporting solutions within Confluence to provide leadership visibility into NDAA compliance efforts, JTOC-directed initiatives, operational priorities, and program performance.
- Engage routinely with senior military and civilian leadership to provide updates, communicate risks and issues, gather mission insights, and ensure alignment between technical activities and mission objectives.
- Develop strategic communication products that communicate JCWA capabilities, technical accomplishments, operational outcomes, and mission success narratives to executive audiences.

Technical Leadership

- Provide systems engineering leadership and technical oversight for complex systems-of-systems architectures operating within large-scale DoD environments.
- Support enterprise architecture governance, systems integration activities, and technical decision-making processes across JCWA programs.
- Develop and maintain knowledge repositories, governance documentation, technical reference materials, and enterprise collaboration resources.
- Utilize expert-level knowledge of Confluence, Jira, and Atlassian integrations to improve organizational knowledge management, requirements traceability, and workflow automation.
- Maintain awareness of major JCWA issues, dependencies, and risks and provide timely recommendations and executive briefings to leadership.
- Support the PEO JCWA Executive Support Staff by developing and formalizing instructions, SOPs, MFRs, governance frameworks, and standardized operating processes that improve compliance, consistency, scalability, and mission effectiveness across JCWA programs.

## 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.
- Fifteen (15) years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's Degree,
- Demonstrated experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) and defense contracting environments.
- Proven experience applying systems engineering principles to complex systems-of-systems architectures and enterprise-scale programs.
- Experience supporting large organizations (200–2,000 personnel) with complex technical, operational, and governance structures.
- Expert-level proficiency with Atlassian Confluence and Jira, including dashboard development, workflow automation, requirements management, and enterprise collaboration.
- Deep understanding of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Agile Release Trains (ARTs), and Program Increment (PI) Planning.
- Experience developing governance frameworks, technical documentation, SOPs, MFRs, Architectural Decision Records (ADRs), and systems engineering artifacts.
- Strong understanding of DoD acquisition policies, systems engineering lifecycle processes, and the Adaptive Acquisition Framework.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into executive-level communications and recommendations.
- Experience supporting USCYBERCOM, cyber mission programs, enterprise architecture initiatives, or large-scale modernization efforts.
- Experience with Mattermost and Confluence

## Preferred Qualifications

- SAFe Certification or formal SAFe training.
- CISSP certification preferred, but not required.

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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