Full-Time

Systems Engineer

Constellation Technologies

Constellation Technologies

11-50 employees

Cybersecurity, data analytics, and engineering services

Compensation Overview

$140k - $230k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Columbia, MD, USA

In Person

Requires US citizenship and active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph; onsite in Columbia, MD.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure (2)
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Required Skills
Kubernetes
Agile
Python
MySQL
Git
Ruby
Java
Docker
AWS
Go
Elasticsearch
Jenkins
Redis
C/C++
Kibana
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Must have TS/SCI clearance w/ active polygraph
  • Two (02) years within the last five (05) years must be directly related to the job you are applying for
  • Level 04 requires a minimum fifteen (15) years of direct/relevant experience
  • Level 03 requires a minimum twelve (12) years of direct/relevant experience
  • Level 02 requires a minimum nine (09) years of direct/relevant experience
  • Level 01 requires a minimum six (06) years of direct/relevant experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required
  • Must be fluent with Git
  • Strong knowledge of Linux and Linux environments (Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6/7/8, CentOS)
  • Experience with Windows system administration, system monitoring, instrumentation, resiliency and performance
  • Working in an Agile development environment
  • Experience integrating Jenkins/Bamboo Docker, and Kubernetes for automated deployment preferred
  • Experience with caching technologies (Memcache, Active MQ, Redis, APC, etc.)
  • Experience with MySQL (Clusters, Replication, and Tuning) and Elasticsearch (Kibana a plus)
  • Knowledge of security practices, networking protocols, firewalls, PCI compliance etc.
  • System architecture experience required with a demonstrated ability to read the code and understand the coding logic to assist in troubleshooting
  • Experience managing/monitoring AWS cloud and virtualized servers for optimal performance while working in a Platform as a Service (PaaS) environment
  • Familiarity with software development life cycle models, agile, and DevOps programming methodologies.
  • Fluent skills in object-oriented programming and experience in at least one programming language such as Ruby, C, C++, GO, Python, or Java.
  • Experience acquiring in-depth understanding of large complex software systems to isolate defects, reproduce defects, assess risk, and understand varied customer deployments.
  • Ability to successfully work with customers, developers, testing, project management, and support staff
  • Excellent problem solving, analytical skills and technical troubleshooting skills
  • Clarity and precision in verbal and written communications
Desired Qualifications
  • Maintain / upgrade/ patch tracking and documentation software (Confluence / Jira)
  • Create, Assist, and Implement design and maintenance web service infrastructure and deployments
  • Analyze service stack and make recommendations for further improvements
  • Identify processes and capabilities that can be streamlined and automated
  • Communicate effectively to help bridge stakeholder and development requirements
  • Assist with support and operations where necessary
  • Maintain confidentiality with regard to information being processed, stored, or accessed
  • Leverage programming Languages such as Python, Ruby, Perl, and Java
  • Proficient with DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering methodologies.
  • Proficient automating network infrastructure configuration using Software Defined Networking
  • Ability to have a holistic view of service development and deployment architecture
  • Understanding of SLA requirements and role of high availability architectures, performance optimization, and monitoring techniques
  • Act in the capacity to support deployment and operations when necessary
  • Set up and configure a continuous integration environment by leveraging Configuration Management, containerization, serverless technologies, and Kubernetes.
  • Architect and develop best practices for software build tools (Gradle, Maven, ANT, Shell) and continuous integration tools (Jenkins, Bamboo), and infrastructure automation (Amazon Web Services, VMWare, Puppet, Chef, ansible, etc.)
  • Experience working cross functionally across multiple teams
Constellation Technologies

Constellation Technologies

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Constellation Technologies delivers cybersecurity, data analytics, and engineering services for government agencies, private enterprises, and other organizations needing advanced cyber intelligence and technology integration. It works by pairing subject matter experts and engineers with clients to assess needs, design tailored plans, and execute across cyber operations, cloud infrastructure, and data analytics, using project-based contracts, long-term services, and consulting engagements. The company differentiates itself through a collaborative, client-focused approach that emphasizes customized solutions and practical results rather than one-size-fits-all offerings, supported by strong communication and integrity. Its goal is to help clients strengthen cybersecurity, gain actionable data insights, and achieve technology-enabled outcomes through tightly integrated teams.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Severn, Maryland

Founded

2008

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • High revenue efficiency at $500K per employee indicates strong contract profitability and scalability.
  • Expanding workforce from 51-100 employees signals growing demand for cyber and engineering services.
  • Specialized SME team positions CTI for premium pricing in niche cyber intelligence markets.

What critics are saying

  • Raytheon-AST partnership ending eliminates key revenue channel within 6-12 months.
  • DoD prioritizes larger primes like Booz Allen Hamilton over small businesses in recompetes.
  • Government budget cuts to non-AI cyber services threaten 30-50% of IC contract revenue.

What makes Constellation Technologies unique

  • 17+ years supporting Intelligence Community and DoD with specialized cyber operations expertise.
  • Nimble small business structure enables rapid innovation versus larger defense contractors.
  • DoD SkillBridge partner providing talent pipeline from transitioning military service members.

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