Chief Engineer
About The Position
GDIT is 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 the systems-of-systems level and directs cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) across networking, computing and storage, hardware and software integration, and cybersecurity. The Chief Engineer also provides executive-level communications to senior military and civilian stakeholders. The position leads systems-level architecture and hands-on engineering, design, integration, initial lab and field testing, site deployment, and knowledge transfer for NGG Zero Trust capabilities across classified and unclassified enclaves. It owns the Zero Trust technical approach and drives requirements management, risk mitigation, test planning, operational transition, and lifecycle systems engineering. The role also coordinates security and acquisition deliverables with the AFLCMC/HNIB PMO/COR. The position is remote, with required travel to Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts, and potentially to CONUS and OCONUS base locations for site surveys, installation, and deployment. Travel of 50% is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; experience may be substituted for education.
- At least 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 spanning networking, compute and storage, hardware integration, software integration, and cybersecurity.
- Demonstrated experience supporting an engineering team in developing, integrating, testing, and delivering a Zero Trust solution through hands-on technical contributions.
- Demonstrated experience communicating engineering designs in writing and orally to O-6/GS-15-level stakeholders.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Secret clearance required; must currently possess Secret and be able to obtain Secret.
- Able to travel 50% to support engineering integration, design reviews, site surveys, site preparation, equipment installation, and deployment.
Nice To Haves
- 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 developing, integrating, and delivering 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, such as AWS/Azure, enterprise network modernization, architecture roadmaps, or governance.
- Azure or AWS Solution Architect certification.
- Active CISSP or CSSIP.
- Microsoft Certified Windows Server Hybrid Administrator.
- TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
Responsibilities
- Lead systems-level architecture, hands-on engineering, design, integration, initial lab and 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 and storage, hardware integration, software integration, and cybersecurity to deliver mission outcomes.
- Define and own the Zero Trust technical approach, including identity, access, segmentation, visibility, and policy enforcement.
- 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 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 briefings, technical decision papers, and roadmap recommendations for senior leadership, including O-6/GS-15 audiences.
- Travel to support engineering integration, design reviews, site surveys, site preparation, equipment installation, and deployment.
Benefits
- Full-flex work weeks where eligible and approved.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Medical plan options, including some with Health Savings Accounts.
- Dental plan options.
- Vision plan.
- Paid vacation, sick and personal time, and holidays.
- Paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
- Typically 15 days of paid leave per calendar year for new employees, prorated based on hire date.
- An additional 10 paid holidays per year, prorated based on hire date.
- Paid Family Leave of up to 160 hours in a rolling 12-month period for eligible employees.
- Short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.
- Professional growth opportunities, internal mobility, paid education, and certifications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
