Chief Engineer
Clearance Level Secret
Category Technical Solutions
Location Remote, Working from the USA
Key Skills For Success
Design
IT Roadmap
Zero Trust Architecture
REQ#: RQ229304
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact
Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.
Job Description
Job Summary
We are seeking a Chief Engineer to lead end-to-end architecture, integration, testing, and fielding for the Department of the Air Force Next Generation Gateways (NGG) Zero Trust mandate. The role operates at a systems-of-systems level, directs cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) across networking, computing and storage, hardware and software integration, and cybersecurity, and delivers executive-level communications to senior military and civilian stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Lead systems-level architecture, , hands-on engineering, design, integration, initial lab/field testing, site deployment, and knowledge transfer for NGG Zero Trust capabilities across classified and unclassified enclaves.
Direct and synchronize cross-functional IPTs spanning networking, compute/storage, hardware integration, software integration, and cybersecurity to deliver mission outcomes.
Define and own the Zero Trust technical approach (identity, access, segmentation, visibility, policy enforcement) and ensure solution maturity through subsystem design documentation, hands-on subsystem engineering, testing, and enterprise deployment.
Drive requirements management, risk identification and mitigation, test planning, operational transition, and lifecycle systems engineering rigor for complex Defense acquisition scope.
Coordinate RMF/JSIG alignment, eMASS/A&A activities, STIG enforcement, asset and product support form submissions, and contract data deliverables in partnership with the AFLCMC/HNIB PMO/COR.
Prepare and deliver clear, concise briefings, technical decision papers, and roadmap recommendations for senior leadership (O-6/GS-15 audiences).
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field. Experience may be substituted for education.
Minimum 10 years of enterprise IT engineering and architecture experience.
Demonstrated hands-on experience leading cross-functional engineering teams through design, integration, test, and fielding.
Demonstrated experience leading IPTs that span networking, compute and store, hardware integration, software integration, and cybersecurity.
Demonstrated experience supporting an engineering team to develop, integrate, test, and deliver a Zero Trust solution through hands-on technical contributions.
Demonstrated experience with executive communications (written and oral) of engineering designs for O-6/GS-15 level stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience as a Lead Systems Engineer or Chief Engineer on a large, complex DoD acquisition program (ACAT II or larger); government or federal system integrator background.
Prior leadership of teams to develop, integrate, and deliver Zero Trust solutions across multi-enclave environments.
Experience supporting AFLCMC/HNIB environments and coordinating with joint/service component stakeholders.
Relevant cloud and enterprise architecture experience (e.g., AWS/Azure, enterprise network modernization, architecture roadmaps, governance).
Azure or AWS Solution Architect
Active CISSP or CSSIP
Microsoft Certified Windows Server Hybrid Administrator
Clearance
Final Secret required (TS with SCI eligibility preferred).
Work Location
Remote with travel to Hanscom AFB, MA (AFLCMC/HNIB) with potential travel to CONUS and OCONUS base locations for site surveys, installation, and deployment activities.
Travel
50% travel is required to support engineering integration, design reviews, site surveys, site preparation, equipment installation, and deployment (authorized per NGG ODC & Travel guidance).
GDIT Is Your Place
Full-flex work week (where eligible and approved).
401(k) with company match.
Comprehensive health and wellness packages.
Professional growth opportunities, internal mobility, paid education, and certifications.
Paid vacation and holidays.
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Work Requirements
Years of Experience 10 + years of related experience
may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
Certification
Travel Required 25-50%
Citizenship U.S. Citizenship Required
Salary and Benefit Information
The likely salary range for this position is $161,500 - $218,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
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