Lead Systems Engineer

Amentum is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to support our federal program at Ft Meade, MD. The Intel and Cyber Division is assembling a team of highly skilled systems engineers to prototype a next-generation collaboration capability for the Department of Defense. As the Lead Systems Engineer you will lead a small team responsible for high- and low-level system design, development, integration, performance testing, demonstration and government acceptance testing, culminating in deployment to initial production sites.

We value candidates who are detail-oriented while also being able to think and react quickly to emerging and unique problem sets. You’ll be expected to work onsite, have a strong work ethic, and possess the ability to work as a critical member of our team. 

Responsibilities: 

• Assess and identify appropriate solutions based on system requirements
• Lead system design, development, and engineering tasks 
• Manage and track SE team’s workload using in Agile sprints using JIRA and Confluence tools.
• Produce system architecture design, component selection, and integration planning
• Provide technical guidance to system engineering team
• Manage deployment of enterprise-level virtual environment software and management suites (ESXi and Nutanix hypervisors)
• Design and implement system network configurations with an overall goal of highly adaptable, scalable, and resilient services in a global system deployment
• Install, configure, test, and maintain operating systems, application software, and system management tools
• Deliver and integrate new technical solutions and provide advice and recommendations to government customers.
• Perform system and software updates to enhance performance
• Develop and implement solutions across a wide range of technologies
• Implement and maintain Government standards for system security
• Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution

Requirements:

• Experience with Windows Server2022, 2025, Citrix XenDesktop, VMware ESXi, Active Directory, SAN, VCP 7.X. & 8.X, Nutanix AHV and Prism.
• Experience with designing and implementing Cisco UCS Computing Servers, Hyperflex Servers design
• Experience working in a DoD classified environment
• Demonstrated experience in security requirements associated with DoD enterprise systems
• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity policies, STIGs, and RMF processes
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and SharePoint
• Experience briefing high-level as well as detailed system capabilities and operational concerns and considerations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Exceptional attention to detail; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organizational skills; critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Clearance Required: 

• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility 

Minimum Education:  

• HS Diploma

Minimum Years of Experience: 

• 12+ years of related experience

Required Certifications: 

• Must meet DoD 8570.01-M IAT-II or IAM-I baseline certification requirements such as Security + or equivalent
• Certified in accordance with Cyber Workforce Management Program DoDD 8140.1 and DoD 8570.01-M

Preferred:

• MCSE Certification
• BS in Computer Science or related technical degree
• Familiarity with Agile Scrum methodologies and JIRA/C