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System Engineer 2

RealmOne
Columbia, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2026
Job Brief

Docker, API Integration, Python, Linux, SIEM, AI/ML

Job Description

RealmOne was built on the principle that people matter first and foremost. We believe in providing a strong work/life balance by investing in our employees and encouraging professional and personal growth. We do this by offering exceptional benefits, flexible schedules, and the tools necessary to achieve success through paid training, mentoring, and the opportunity to work alongside top-notch industry professionals.

Join us on this journey as we execute this mission-critical contract providing Cybersecurity Expertise and Risk Management Services!

Your effort and expertise are crucial to the success and execution of this impactful mission that is critical in ensuring mission success through Security Engineering, Risk Management and Assessment, and Insider Threat Analysis, by improving, protecting, and defending our Nation's Security.

Job Description:

  • The SE2s shall be responsible for constructing, annotating, and publishing results throughout Phase 1. This includes configuring Docker containers to operate various AI models within both classified and unclassified networks and ensuring that CSSP monitoring tools can effectively observe these systems. They will dedicate considerable effort to integrating our AI detection capabilities into existing CSSP security tools, including developing custom Splunk data inputs, formulating Suricata rules for AI traffic patterns, and creating automated workflows within the IC. A significant aspect of their responsibilities involves bridging the gap between the AI domain and security operations, assisting CSSP analysts in comprehending system behaviors when AI functions deviate from traditional applications. Additionally, they will document all processes in accordance with systems engineering standards to ensure traceability of requirements from testing scenarios to actual security objectives.

The Level 2 System Engineer shall possess the following capabilities:

  • Docker containerization experience.
  • API integration and system-to-system communication.
  • Python or Bash scripting.
  • Linux system administration.
  • Experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk) or IDS tools (Suricata).
  • Understanding of AI/ML workloads and resource patterns.
  • Security clearance or clearance eligible.
  • Prior DoD/IC experience.
  • Atlassian Suite Experience (Confluence/JIRA).
  • Will work in both classified and unclassified environments.
  • Will integrate with existing CSSP security tools (Splunk, Suricata, Carbon Black).
  • Will deploy AI models in Docker for testing (open-source models like Llama, Mistral).
  • Will work alongside SOC analysts to validate monitoring capabilities.

Qualifications:

  • Fourteen (14) years experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and
    complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, information, Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Certifications Required:

  • CompTIA Cloud Plus (Cloud ) Certification
  • Requires DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level I or Level II certification and Computing Environment (CE) certification. The CE certification requirements can be fulfilled with either Microsoft OS, Cent OS/Red Hat OS CE certifications.

Position requires active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph

Pay Range: 155,000-205,000

The RealmOne pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Our approach to crafting offers considers various factors to establish an equitable and competitive compensation package. These considerations include, but are not limited to, the extent and intricacy of the role's responsibilities, the candidate's educational background, their work experience, and the specific competencies crucial for success in the role.

RealmOne Benefits:

  • Healthcare Coverage Insurance: Medical: Three (3) rich healthcare options through CareFirst with 100% or majority company-paid premiums. Tax-advantaged health savings account available with generous employer contribution. Dental Vision: 100% employer-paid for employees and family with buy-up option available.
  • Retirement Savings: 401K - 10% TOTAL CONTRIBUTION - 5% safe harbor - 5% annual profit share. Immediate vested, no match required!
  • Paid Time Off More: 4 weeks starting PTO - 11 federal holidays 2 floating holidays - Paid hours for company-required training.
  • Career Growth Development: Access to FREE 24/7 learning via Udemy - Opportunities to participate in tech councils, industry initiatives, etc. - $7,500 annual Educational & Professional Development Assistance.
  • MORE BENEFITS...FOR EVERY LIFESTYLE! - Paid parental leave - Adoption assistance - Annual swag drops - Flexible work schedules - -Generous referral bonus program - Employee appreciation family-friendly corporate events ...and much more.

ABOUT US

  • RealmOne is a mid-sized science and technology company dedicated to solving our customers' toughest mission challenges.
  • Headquartered in Columbia, MD., RealmOne supplies advanced cybersecurity, data science and software engineering services and products to customers in the Government and commercial sectors.
  • RealmOne delivers encompassing mission assurance and critical systems support to government customers across various U.S. locations to include Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Texas, Utah, and Virginia.
  • RealmOne has earned numerous awards, including being named a Top Workplace by the Baltimore Sun. With more than 30 active contracts, 12 of which are prime, RealmOne stands as a premier innovator supporting the Government and Department of Defense, with team members located nationwide.

Disclaimer: Benefits packages offered by RealmOne are subject to variation and may differ based on work location, clearance level, and other eligibility criteria. Specific eligibility, availability, and scope of benefits are not guaranteed, may differ from those generally described, and remain subject to modification at the sole discretion of the company.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.


 

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