Chief Systems Engineer, Architect Lead
About The Position
DMI, LLC is seeking a Chief Systems Engineer, Architect Lead to serve as the senior technical advisor to customer leadership on systems engineering and technical innovation. The role designs and develops solutions to complex application, system administration, and network problems, and performs systems management and integration across an enterprise system of systems and its supporting infrastructure. The position leads network and data center modernization, guiding decisions involving software-defined networking, application-centric infrastructure routing, virtual switching and routing, and Zero Trust networking. It also shapes enterprise architecture for cloud systems and services and a DevSecOps technology stack supporting fully digital, paperless business processes. The Lead advises on whether to buy or modify commercial off-the-shelf products or build custom solutions, and delivers technical briefings and presentations to senior customer personnel. The position is located in Chicago, Illinois. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, available to start on the Project Start Date, and willing to sign a Letter of Commitment. Physical requirements are not required. Selected applicants may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Requirements
- At least 5 years within the last 8 years as an enterprise IT architect or engineer on large, multi-network environments.
- At least 1 year within the last 5 years briefing senior leaders or executives on technical topics.
- At least one cloud security or cloud-related technology certification (examples include CompTIA, Cloud Security Alliance, Microsoft, VMware, IBM, AWS, or Google).
- Two or more cloud platform certifications (examples include Microsoft, VMware, IBM, AWS, or Google).
- Any ITIL certification.
- DoDI 8570.01 IASAE Level III certification, with current CISSP-ISSAP or CISSP-ISSEP certification.
- Must have met the DoD Manual (DoDM) 8140 Foundation Qualification – Advanced Standard.
- Must be available to start on the Project Start Date and willing to sign a Letter of Commitment.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
Responsibilities
- Serve as senior technical advisor and subject matter expert to customer leadership for systems engineering and technical innovation.
- Design and develop solutions to complex application problems, system administration issues, and network concerns.
- Perform systems management and integration across an enterprise system of systems and its supporting infrastructure.
- Guide network and data center modernization, including software-defined networking, application-centric infrastructure routing, virtual switching and routing, and Zero Trust networking.
- Shape enterprise architecture for cloud systems and services and for a DevSecOps technology stack that supports fully digital, paperless business processes.
- Advise on when to buy or modify commercial off-the-shelf products and when to build custom solutions.
- Deliver executive-level technical briefings and presentations to senior customer personnel.
Benefits
- Virtual health visits, commuter perks, pet insurance, and entertainment discounts.
- Annual performance reviews, tuition assistance, and internal career growth opportunities.
- 401(k) matches, life and disability insurance, and financial wellness tools.
- Annual awards, service anniversaries, referral bonuses, and peer-to-peer recognition.
- Healthcare coverage, wellness programs, flu shots, and biometric screenings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
