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/Confluence tools
• Familiarity with Intelligence Community systems.
• VMware certification VCP 7.x/8.x
• Experience with Infoblox
• Experience with Nutanix
• Experience with Commvault 11.x
• Experience with System Center Configuration Manager 2012 or higher
• Experience with Windows Server 2025, SQL 2016, SharePoint 2016, and other related technologies
• Experience with ACAS, Trellix endpoint security, and MECM
• Familiarity with ITILv4
• Experience with Microsoft Exchange 2016
• Experience developing IT checklists, SOPs, guides, etc

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Pay Transparency Verbiage
Amentum's health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan, and, if eligible, a deferred compensation plan and Executive Deferral Plan. Employees will also receive 17 days of vacation per year, seven paid holidays, plus floating holidays and caregiver leave. Hired applicants will be able to purchase company stock and have the opportunity to receive a performance discretionary bonus.

The base salary range for this position is $170,000 to $190,000. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.