Coreone

Systems Engineers L1-6

Coreone · Tysons Corner, VA
Tysons Corner, VA $110K–$215K Posted 2026-07-27
Salary
$110K–$215K
Type
Full-time
Experience
3+ yr

Join our team at Core One! Our mission is to be at the forefront of devising analytical, operational and technical solutions to our Nation's most complex national security challenges. In order to achieve our mission, Core One values people first! We are committed to recruiting, nurturing, and retaining top talent! We offer a competitive total compensation package that sets us apart from our competition. Core One is a team-oriented, dynamic, and growing company that values exceptional performance!

Core One is seeking a Systems Engineers L1-6 to support our IC program. This position requires a TS/SCI w/ Poly clearance

Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Maintain a strong awareness of technical trends in information technology, develop as well as maintain a strong awareness of on-going IT projects, and business unit requirements
  • Apply the project management model (e.g. Spiral, Waterfall, Agile) selected for a given development effort
  • Provide analysis, design, development, deployment, and lifecycle support for innovative hardware systems and applications
  • Ability to develop end-to-end cost analysis for projects; ensure systems being developed comply with the enterprise technical architecture
  • Assist the project and program teams to prepare for CIO Project Management Program control gates
  • Keep senior management apprised of project or program status Assignments may include leading teams consisting of contractor personnel

Requirements:

  • Active TS/SCI w/ Poly Clearance
  • An Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a scientific or technical discipline related to the specific skill will be considered equivalent to eighteen (18) months specialized experience
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business or a scientific or technical discipline related to the specific skill will be considered equivalent to three (3) years specialized experience (total equivalency is not cumulative when combined with an Associate’s degree)
  • A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a scientific or technical discipline related to the specific skill will be considered equivalent to two (2) years specialized experience (up to a total of five (5) years when combined with a Bachelor’s)
  • A Doctorate in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a scientific or technical discipline related to the specific skill will be considered equivalent to two (2) years specialized experience (up to a total of seven (7) years when combined with a Master’s and a Bachelor’s)
  • Professional years of experience may be substituted for specialized years of experience at a ratio of three (3) years of general experience within an occupation for one (1) year of specialized experience
  • Relevant certifications will be considered equivalent to three (3) months of specialized experience

Levels:

  • Developmental: <3 YOE
  • Full Performance: 3 YOE
  • Senior: 6 YOE
  • Expert: 11 YOE
  • Manager: 16 YOE
  • SME: 16 YOE

Salary Range: $110,000 - $215,000; dependent on level

The pay range reflected above is a general guideline for this position and labor category and is not a guarantee of a specific salary or offer. Final compensation is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, certifications, security clearance level, contract requirements, geographic location, and internal pay equity, and may reflect market data specific to the awarded contract.

Core One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

$60K — 10th pctl $230K — 90th pctl
This role’s midpoint $162K vs. market median $125K for Operations roles
+30%
above median
Based on 18,000+ Operations roles with disclosed salary ranges tracked on NewJob.
Core One

Core One

Defense Tech · Private · Sterling, USA

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Core One provides intelligence analysis, technical training, and mission support services to the U.S. national security and defense communities. The company specializes in delivering specialized operational support and strategic consulting to government agencies.
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