Systems Engineer

About the role

GliaCell Technologies focuses on Software & System Engineering in Enterprise and Cyber Security solution spaces. We excel at delivering stable and reliable software solutions using Agile Software Development principles, providing quick turn‑around with interactive applications and industry‑standard software stacks. Our Enterprise capabilities include Full‑Stack Application Development, Big Data, Cloud Technologies, Analytics, Machine Learning, AI, and DevOps Containerization. We also deliver customer solutions in CND, CNE, and CNO through assessments and services in Threat Mitigation, Vulnerability Exposure, Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Preventing Advanced Persistent Threat. Our mission‑focused customers benefit from work that matters, and we surround engineers with a family of brilliant teammates, offering long‑term job security, competitive salaries & bonus opportunities, challenging work, and the chance to work with talented people.

Responsibilities

• Autonomous Dataflow Plan Engineering: Synthesize high‑level operational requirements into detailed, end‑to‑end dataflow plans—defining ingest points, transformation steps, security/compliance boundary crossings, and destination endpoints.
• Independent Problem Solution: Analyze and resolve complex dataflow routing issues where standardized documentation or procedures are insufficient or non‑existent.
• Rapid Domain Acquisition: Independently research, analyze, and master new or unfamiliar systems and tools to address emerging operational needs.
• SOP Adaptation and Knowledge Capture: Leverage existing baseline documentation as a preliminary guide, while synthesizing tailor‑made solutions into formal, repeatable procedures and technical recommendations.

Requirements

• Active or re‑statable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Education/experience pathways:
  • High School Diploma or GED plus twelve (12) years of general system engineering experience; OR
  • Bachelor’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or related discipline from an accredited college/university plus seven (7) years of systems engineering experience; OR
  • Master’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or related discipline from an accredited college/university plus five (5) years of systems engineering experience; OR
  • PhD in a Qualified Engineering Field or related discipline from an accredited college/university plus three (3) years of systems engineering experience.

Skills

• Familiarity with knowledge management and ticketing tools such as Confluence and Jira; ability to track team progress, identify and address documentation gaps, and maintain comprehensive records of dataflows, workflows, and routing anomalies.

Benefits

• CareFirst Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage for Employee and Dependents
• Up to 25 Days of Paid Time Off
• Up to 40 hours of PTO Carryover
• 11 Federal Government Holidays
• Work From Home Opportunities
• 401K Company Contribution, Fully Vested Day 1
• Discretionary, Certification, and Sign‑On Bonus Potential
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Annual Professional Development
• 100% Premium Covered for Life & Disability Insurances
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance Coverage Available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Protection Program
• Financial Planning Assistance
• Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave
• Monthly Team and Family Events
• Technology Budget
• Global Entry
• Annual Swag Budget

Pay

The salary range for this full‑time position is $115,000 to $190,000. Salary is determined by position, level, skills, professional experience, relevant education and certifications, and individual benefits package selection.