Systems Engineer, Expert (Will Consider Senior)

Purpose and Impact:  Amentum is seeking a Expert-level Systems Engineer/Technical Project Manager to support its federal client in Northern VA.

The ideal candidate lead cross-functional teams to plan, execute, and deliver Amazon Web Services (AWS) initiatives—such as cloud migrations, data center modernizations, and infrastructure deployments    

The candidate will use their expert knowledge of AWS Cloud Technology, agile framework, and client software development lifecycle to ensure adherence to project plans, schedules, and security requirements for systems authorization and accreditation.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

Essential Responsibilities:

• Serves as primary backup to Program Manager and Technical Director
• Taking large features and breaking them down into actionable epics, stories, and tasks for developers
• Making critical trade-offs between speed, technical quality, and product scope
• Guiding the team through technical issues and challenges
• Facilitate status meetings with team members and key stakeholders
• Prepare weekly, monthly status reports, and presentations
• Anticipating technical bottlenecks and mitigating risks before they disrupt schedule
• Cross-functional collaboration with Program Manager, Technical Lead and development teams
• Periodically support business capture and proposal activities
• Develop technical roadmaps, briefings and project schedules
• Promote knowledge sharing and foster innovation within the team

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

Office work environment

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Active TS/SCI Clearance with Poly
• Strong knowledge of AWS CLOUD modernization and integration functions
• Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, Technology, or a related field

•  Experience in high-priority sectors such as DoD or intelligence community is strongly preferred.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Familiarity with scripting languages (C#, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript)
• Have experience with DevOps
• Have knowledge of CLOUD optimization
• Strong command of Agile/Scrum and Waterfall project management methodologies, coupled with tools like Jira, Confluence, SharePoint and SharePoint

• Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-team communication abilities
• Familiarity with modern software development practices/architectures
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, regulated environment with a bias toward experimentation and learning from pilots.

Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Technology, or a related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).

• Minimum Years of Experience: 5-8 Years.  Hands-on experience with cloud environments, IT architecture, and AWS core services

Required Certifications:

• AWS CLOUD Practitioner,
• Certified Agile Practitioner

Preferred Certifications:

• Certified Devops Engineer

Salary Range: $200,000 - $220,000

This position [is/is not] designated as a safety sensitive position.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment.  Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process.  Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.  

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is

responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activit