Full-Time

Systems Engineer 1

Posted on 9/1/2025

Momentum Engineering

Momentum Engineering

11-50 employees

Designs secure cloud-based data architectures

Compensation Overview

$90k - $165k/yr

Columbia, MD, USA

In Person

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Data & Analytics (1)
Required Skills
SQL
Postgres
Oracle
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
  • 7 years' experience with a Bachelor’s in Computer Science (or related field) or 12 years' experience without the degree
  • Experience with database design and modeling
  • Experience utilizing SQL within relational database systems (e.g., Oracle, Postgres)
  • Experience reverse engineering systems in both front-end and back-end capacities
  • Experience with data analysis and visualization, data normalization and cleansing, and data security
Responsibilities
  • Develop system architectures, specifications, and technical requirements to meet business and project objectives
  • Support the integration of hardware, software, networks, and security systems into cohesive solutions
  • Oversee system development, testing, deployment, and maintenance activities
  • Perform trade studies, risk assessments, and system performance evaluations
  • Develop and maintain system documentation, interface control documents, and configuration management records
  • Work closely with software, hardware, and network engineering teams to ensure successful system delivery
  • Ensure systems adhere to relevant standards, regulations, and cybersecurity best practices
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of existing BM&A systems

Momentum Engineering builds secure, cloud-based data engineering solutions that help clients run mission-critical analytics and improve software performance. Its offerings center on designing robust data architectures and data-driven engineering methodologies, implemented through DevOps and DevSecOps practices to ensure reliable, measurable performance. The company differentiates itself by focusing on secure architectures tailored to clients' needs, rigorous evaluation and validation of data-driven approaches, and a client-focused service model with collaborative culture and profit-sharing to attract top talent. The goal is to provide dependable data infrastructure and engineering processes that enable better analytics outcomes and software reliability for engineers, analysts, developers, and instructors.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Columbia, South Carolina

Founded

2015

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Federal agencies prioritize DevSecOps in cloud pipelines matching Momentum's expertise.
  • Rising demand for ontology development in high-security defense environments.
  • Profit-sharing and benefits attract top data engineering talent.

What critics are saying

  • Booz Allen Hamilton consolidates DLA, DHS, NSA subcontracts within 6-12 months.
  • Databricks poaches engineers, crippling 49 open roles in 3-6 months.
  • NSA zero-trust mandates deprecate legacy DevSecOps in 12-24 months.

What makes Momentum Engineering unique

  • Momentum Engineering delivers secure cloud data pipelines for DLA, DHS, NSA missions.
  • WOSB status unlocks federal set-aside contracts in defense sectors.
  • Team holds security clearances and polygraphs for sensitive national security.

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Benefits

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

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