Systems Engineering Lead

Dunhill Government Solutions is hiring a Systems Engineering Lead to lead the architecture, design, development and integration of enterprise solutions supporting complex engineering and business processes for a federal biomedical research program in Bethesda, MD. You will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to gather requirements, implement scalable platform capabilities, oversee system integrations and ensure secure, high-performing solutions, while mentoring development teams, conducting design reviews and maintaining architectural standards.

This is a hybrid role (on site in Bethesda, MD with intermittent telework).Responsibilities:

Lead the architecture, design, development and integration of enterprise solutions through configuration, custom development, workflow automation and technical governance

Provide technical leadership: mentor development teams, conduct design reviews, drive platform optimization and maintain architectural standards and documentation

Provide high-level technical expertise and analytical support in solving the most complex issues across system infrastructure operations, administration, analysis, engineering and design

Assess new IT software projects and initiatives and recommend new or improved design solutions and processes

Design and develop reusable components, code and custom automation frameworks; maintain scripts that build continuous delivery pipelines

Lead complex systems development and design work, including operating system upgrades, system enhancements, computer architecture analysis and design

Develop technical specifications from user needs, interface control documents, test plans and procedures; test conformance to specifications

Analyze business operations to identify process improvement and automation opportunities; plan business case and feasibility analysis of costs, benefits and risks

Serve as technical expert and liaison with the client, participating in meetings to ensure client needs are met Architect, implement and evaluate secure, infrastructure-focused tools and services, ensuring infrastructure is robust, scalable and efficient

Lead the installation, configuration, testing and maintenance of operating systems, application software and system management tools; mentor and lead junior staff

Required qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or another relevant field, or equivalent relevant experience5+ years of experience in systems engineering/analysis

Strong IT fundamentals, including server administration, networking, database support/administration, infrastructure support and IT security design

Demonstrated ability to provision, install, configure, operate and maintain systems hardware, software and related infrastructure

Ability to elicit, analyze, document and validate system requirements that support required system changes

Ability to work with various programming languages, operating systems and hardware platforms; proven ability to investigate, troubleshoot and resolve complicated technical issues

Strong experience applying process and systems engineering, analytics and operations research methods at every phase of a project

Attention to detail; ability to work under aggressive deadlines and manage multiple priorities; excellent analytical, communication, writing and interpersonal skills

Preferred:
Master's degree; an advanced computing certification.

Location:

Hybrid - Bethesda, MD (intermittent telework).Compensation: $124,000 - $160,000 per yearUS Citizenship and the ability to pass a federal background investigation in order to be granted access to sensitive information.#cjpost