About Us

Ken Systems is a consulting, staffing, and technology solutions provider.

We are named after Ken Thompson, an American pioneer of computer science. His notable philosophies include:

  • Small is beautiful
  • Design for simplicity, clarity, and transparency
  • Write programs that do one thing and do it extremely well
  • Write programs that work together

As a technology staffing partner handling both contract and direct placement positions since 2006, we’ve built solid, trusted relationships with some of the most recognized names in American business.

Ken Systems is a certified small, women and minority-owned company, committed to helping government and commercial clients meet their diversity goals.

Differentiators
ResultsMaintaining an 80% offer rate (8 out of 10 candidates submitted for consideration receive job offers).
OriginsLeveraging 25+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering and IT leadership.
ExpertiseSpecializing in skills, platforms, and technologies where we have relevant, on the job experience.
Guiding Principles
VisionTo operate as a respected staffing and solutions provider for our clients in the industries we support. We seek to establish long-term relationships with our clients by providing experienced, certified professionals who consistently exceed our customers’ expectations.
MissionTo provide exceptional services and maintain unparalleled customer loyalty by providing high-quality, cost-effective solutions while acting with integrity at all times.
ValuesWe value hard work, dedication, and relationships.
Company Data
Year Founded2006
Headquarters13800 Coppermine Road, 1st Floor
Herndon, Virginia 20171
PartnershipsInformatica Business Foundation 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014
Microsoft Gold 2010, 2011, 2012
AwardsInc 5000 Honoree 2016, 2015, 2014
Diversity Business Council - Top 500, Top 50 in VA
IndustriesHealthcare, Banking, Insurance, Entertainment, Pharmacy, Manufacturing, Logistics,
Education, Telecommunications, Energy, Federal and State Government
Set-Aside ProgramsWBENC-Certified Women’s Business Enterprise WBE1702439
Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Certification WOSB180002
Small, Women and Minority Owned (SWam) Certification 666087
FED ID20-5466641
DUNS79-150-8810
CAGE4TW4W1
NAICS Codes - Consulting / Staffing
541611 Administrative Management & General Management Consulting Services
541618 Other Management Consulting Services
541690 Other Scientific & Technical Consulting Services
561320Temporary Help Services
561499 All Other Business Support Services
NAICS Codes - Technology Solutions
518210Data Processing, Hosting & Related Services
541511Custom Computer Programming Services
541512Computer Systems Design Services
541519Other Computer Related Services
541990All Other Professional, Scientific & Technical Services
519190All Other Information Services