Sr Systems Engineer

Requirements:

• We require a bachelors degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field, plus at least 15 years of progressive IT engineering experience.
• We require an active TS/SCI clearance and successful completion of any additional customer security eligibility or compatibility determinations.
• We require demonstrated depth in at least three areas: systems engineering, network engineering, cybersecurity engineering, and enterprise architecture.
• We require recent hands-on experience, within the past three years, in at least two of the following: CSfC solution design or Trusted Integrator work, post-quantum cryptography migration planning, applied artificial intelligence or machine learning, and enterprise data analytics.
• We require experience engineering systems in TS/SCI environments and across multiple classification domains.
• We require DoD 8140 Advanced proficiency for DCWF work role 652 Security Architect or 651 Enterprise Architect, and compliance with any DoD 8570 baseline specified in the task order or DD 254.
• We require CISSP with an ISSAP or ISSEP concentration, or an equivalent Advanced-level qualification listed on the current DoD 8140 Foundational Qualification Matrix for the coded work role.
• We require U.S. citizenship and the ability to work on-site in the National Capital Region.
• We prefer a masters degree and the ability to explain complex technical positions to senior military and civilian leaders.
• We prefer INCOSE ESEP; Cisco CCIE in Enterprise Infrastructure or Security, or CCNP Security; ISC2 CCSP; AWS Solutions Architect Professional; or Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• We value NSA CSfC Trusted Integrator experience or prior work in a Trusted Integrator role, as well as experience supporting Presidential, Special Access Program, or other high-consequence communications environments.

Responsibilities:

• We rely on you to provide SME-level technical leadership for major systems, network, and cybersecurity engineering efforts, setting goals, plans, and technical baselines aligned with mission objectives.
• We expect you to lead the architecture and design of secure, resilient IT systems across multiple classification domains, including CSfC Capability Package-based solutions and integrations involving multiple Top Secret enclaves.
• We expect you to develop and carry out our enterprise migration approach to post-quantum cryptography in line with NSA CNSA 2.0 timelines, including cryptographic inventory, prioritization, and vendor engagement.
• We count on you to identify, assess, and integrate AI and data analytics capabilities that strengthen network operations, cyber defense, and enterprise decision support.
• We expect you to address legacy technical debt and introduce modern engineering practices to counter adversary cyber operations and enable defensive cyber operations.
• We rely on you to serve as the senior technical point of contact for GOVCIO and client engineering staff, presenting options, risks, and recommendations for decisions.
• We expect you to mentor senior and journeyman engineers and review designs, accreditation artifacts, and technical deliverables for quality and compliance.
• We expect you to support RMF activities and security accreditation packages for systems within your technical purview.

Technologies:

• AI
• AWS
• Architect
• Azure
• Cryptography
• Cisco
• Support
• Machine Learning
• Matrix
• Network
• Security
• Cloud

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We are seeking a senior technical engineering leader for work supporting the WHCA enterprise. The role is based on-site in the National Capital Region and focuses on secure, resilient systems across multiple classification domains, including advanced cryptography, AI, data analytics, and cyber defense.

last updated 43 week of 2026