Full-Time

Senior Systems Engineer

Updated on 8/20/2026

M9 Solutions

M9 Solutions

51-200 employees

Federal IT services: software, cloud, security

Compensation Overview

$175k - $205k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

San Diego, CA, USA

In Person

Occasional travel to client locations may be required.

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Azure
Agile
Software Testing
Apache Subversion (SVN)
Git
AWS
JIRA
Confluence
DevOps
Linux/Unix
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • An active Top Secret security clearance is required.
  • Experience with TCPED processes, practices, and tools, focusing on tasking and collection.
  • Understanding of user interface design and development practices.
  • Experience working on-site with clients and end users in the government space.
  • Experience with Agile management tools such as Jira.
  • Experience with UML/SysML modeling tools such as MagicDraw.
  • Experience with configuration management tools such as Subversion and Git.
  • Experience with DevSecOps tools and processes.
  • Experience with cloud computing environments such as AWS and Azure.
  • Knowledge of open, standards-based architectures, interfaces, and geospatial data.
Responsibilities
  • Support the development and implementation of a mission-focused software cloud application.
  • Analyze needs, develop Concepts of Operations, work with the client and team members, prepare user interface mock-ups, document technical information in Jira and Confluence, generate Agile capabilities and user stories, prioritize and manage the backlog, plan sprints, engage customers, and interact closely with software and system test engineers to achieve program objectives.
  • Perform technical planning, system design, software implementation, system integration, and verification and validation at concurrent stages.
  • Travel occasionally to client locations to support product demonstrations and client meetings.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering or technical discipline and 8+ years of related experience, or equivalent experience, training, and/or certifications.
  • Proficiency in requirements identification, analysis, documentation, and tracking.
  • Proficiency in analyzing client needs and identifying user stories and technical tasks to achieve Agile objectives and iterative development schedules.
  • Proficiency in statistical analysis methods and tools.
  • Experience with system integration and testing on a UNIX or Linux platform.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills, including supervisory experience, team building, mentoring, and building client relationships.
  • Ability to negotiate effectively with higher-level managers, functional managers, customers, industry partners, and teammates.
  • Ability to develop improved methods to increase program efficiency.

M9 Solutions provides IT services and solutions to the Federal Government. It focuses on software development, cloud migration and infrastructure, cybersecurity, data delivery, and data analytics. Its products and services work by mobilizing skilled people and technologies to design, build, secure, and operate digital systems that improve performance and enable modern, sustainable change for government agencies. The company differentiates itself through its combination of domain expertise in federal IT, a focus on secure and stable technology delivery, and its commitment to delivering the digital future by aligning talent with mission needs. The goal is to help public sector organizations achieve better outcomes, resilient operations, and ongoing modernization.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Arlington, Virginia

Founded

2007

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • M9 completed CMMC Level 1 self-assessment in 2025, improving defense bid eligibility.
  • NTIS joint venture positioning supports access to federal data modernization work.
  • Leadership bench remains intact in 2026 with COO Ethel Formichelli and founder James McKee.

What critics are saying

  • Sean DuGuay left M9 in December 2024 for Aretum, weakening growth leadership.
  • HigherGov shows no recent awards, signaling thin visible demand through August 2025.
  • Without meaningful new contracts, M9 risks becoming a small, replaceable subcontractor by 2026.

What makes M9 Solutions unique

  • M9 Solutions pairs NTIS data innovation support with federal IT services since 2022.
  • M9 Solutions preserved SPRS affirmation after CMMC Level 1 self-assessment in 2025.
  • Founder James McKee still leads; stable ownership supports specialized federal contracting relationships.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

PTO/vacation

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Hybrid Work Options

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Stock Options

Company Equity

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Relocation Assistance

Adoption Assistance

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Childcare Support

Elder Care Support

Parental Leave

Performance Bonus

Profit Sharing

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification Support

Mentorship Program

Training Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Meal Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Legal Services

Employee Discounts

Company Social Events

Company News

PR Newswire
Apr 25th, 2023
Former Capgemini Executive Sean DuGuay Joins IT Services Provider M9 Solutions as President & CRO

Sean DuGuay, former Principal of National Security and Defense at Gapgemini Government Solutions, has joined M9 Solutions as President and Chief Revenue Officer, the information technology services and solutions provider announced on Friday.

PR Newswire
May 20th, 2022
M9 Solutions hires David Callner as Executive Team

M9 Solutions is pleased to welcome Chief Growth Officer David Callner to the Executive Team.