Agile Systems Engineering Lead

Freedom Technology Solutions Group•Annapolis Junction, MD

9d•$130,000 - $160,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Systems Engineer for one of our PRIME CONTRACTS and offers exciting opportunities to support essential services and mission critical activities across the enterprise. Our mission supports the Government Corporate Management Services (CMS) by providing full life cycle support services through the sustainment, modernization, and transformation of the enterprise corporate applications. These applications are used across the government enterprise and are critical to the daily functions of thousands of users across acquisition, business, finance, HR, training, recruitment, program management, security, logistics and more. Come join our diverse and growing team with lots of opportunities! Join an established team providing systems engineering support for an Enterprise Financial Data Disclosure application built on modern front‑end technologies (JavaScript frameworks such as Angular and Node.js). Operate in, and actively lead, Agile development environment activities, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily stand‑ups, sprint reviews, and iterative development cycles to ensure continuous delivery of value. Collaborate closely with cross‑functional team members in a fast‑paced environment that requires initiative, adaptability, and a strong willingness to tackle complex challenges, often with limited initial guidance. Work directly with the development team and Government leadership to establish priorities, conduct requirements analysis, define and document processes, contribute to system engineering documentation, and support customer engagement and user application system testing. Plan and coordinate application releases, deployments, and migrations to new environments, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal service impact. Partner with security team and infrastructure teams to address compliance requirements, resolve vulnerabilities, and remediate active security liens. Troubleshoot issues, maintain system integrity, and improve overall reliability, performance, and operational stability.

Requirements

TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
A bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and seven (7) years' experience as an SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Twelve (12) years’ SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree
Experience with Atlassian Suite products including Confluence & Managing Jira
Experience developing and updating technical documentation including system architecture diagrams.
Experience working with end-user customers
Experience working with an Agile Development Team

Nice To Haves

Experience executing test procedures
Experience with 508 Compliance
Experience with process design and implementation

Responsibilities

Operate in, and actively lead, Agile development environment activities, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily stand‑ups, sprint reviews, and iterative development cycles to ensure continuous delivery of value.
Collaborate closely with cross‑functional team members in a fast‑paced environment that requires initiative, adaptability, and a strong willingness to tackle complex challenges, often with limited initial guidance.
Work directly with the development team and Government leadership to establish priorities, conduct requirements analysis, define and document processes, contribute to system engineering documentation, and support customer engagement and user application system testing.
Plan and coordinate application releases, deployments, and migrations to new environments, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal service impact.
Partner with security team and infrastructure teams to address compliance requirements, resolve vulnerabilities, and remediate active security liens.
Troubleshoot issues, maintain system integrity, and improve overall reliability, performance, and operational stability.

Benefits

Flexible work environment
A team mentality – work with friendly, like-minded professionals
Work with innovative, cutting edge technologies
Enjoy extremely competitive compensation and benefits
A work-life balance you can count on
Opportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime
Amazing benefits including matching 401k, fully paid medical, and more
Generous paid time off – including paid site closure days
Competitive salary offerings
Paid training and tuition reimbursement
Referral bonuses
Fully paid life and disability
Annual logo wear allowance
Company sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours)