Systems Engineer, Expert; Consider Senior Security Clearance

Position: Systems Engineer, Expert (Will Consider Senior) with Security Clearance
Purpose and Impact:
Amentum is seeking a Expert-level Systems Engineer/Technical Project Manager to support its federal client in Northern VA. The ideal candidate lead cross-functional teams to plan, execute, and deliver Amazon Web Services (AWS) initiatives-such as cloud migrations, data center modernizations, and infrastructure deployments The candidate will use their expert knowledge of AWS Cloud Technology, agile framework, and client software development lifecycle to ensure adherence to project plans, schedules, and security requirements for systems authorization and accreditation.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

Essential Responsibilities:

* Serves as primary backup to Program Manager and Technical Director
* Making key architectural decisions, establishing technical standards, and ensuring scalability and security
* Taking large features and breaking them down into actionable epics, stories, and tasks for developers
* Making critical trade-offs between speed, technical quality, and product scope
* Guiding the team through technical issues and challenges
* Facilitate status meetings with team members and key stakeholders
* Prepare weekly, monthly status reports, and presentations
* Anticipating technical bottlenecks and mitigating risks before they disrupt schedule
* Cross-functional collaboration with Program Manager, Technical Lead and development teams
* Periodically support business capture and proposal activities
* Develop technical roadmaps, briefings and project schedules
* Promote knowledge sharing and foster innovation within the team Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:
Office work environment

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
* Active TS/SCI Clearance with FS Poly
* Strong knowledge of AWS CLOUD modernization and integration functions
* Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, Technology, or a related field
• Experience in high-priority sectors such as DoD or intelligence community is strongly preferred. Required Skills & Competencies
* Familiarity with scripting languages (C#, Python, JavaScript, Type Script)
* Have experience with Dev Ops
* Have knowledge of CLOUD optimization
* Strong command of Agile/Scrum and Waterfall project management methodologies, coupled with tools like Jira, Confluence, and Share Point  
* Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-team communication abilities
* Familiarity with modern software development practices/architectures
* Excellent analytical, research, and presentation skills (including proposal writing)
* Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders
* Adaptability in a fast-paced, regulated environment with a bias toward experimentation and learning from pilots. Security

Clearance Required:

TS/SCI (Ability and willingness to take poly)

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Technology, or a related field (Master's or MBA preferred).
* Minimum Years of

Experience:

5-8 Years. Hands-on experience with cloud environments, IT architecture, and AWS core services Required

Certifications:

* AWS CLOUD Practitioner,
* Certified Devops Engineer Salary Range: $225,000 - $235,000 This position [is/is not] designated as a safety sensitive position. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process.

Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum's role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety
- Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on…