Chief Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology•USA VA Home Office (VAHOME), VA

10d•$161,500 - $218,500•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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 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, and deliver a Zero Trust solution.
Demonstrated experience with executive communications (written and oral) of engineering designs for O-6/GS-15 level stakeholders.
US Citizenship Required: Yes
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

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 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
Final Secret required (TS with SCI eligibility preferred).

Responsibilities

Lead systems-level architecture, 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, 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).

Benefits

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.
variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year.
Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave 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.