Lead Engineer

TekSynap•Arlington, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Lead Engineer to join our team supporting Joint Service Provider (JSP) Engineering and Development for the Enterprise (ED-E) contract in Arlington, VA. TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays. Visit us at www.TekSynap.com. Apply now to explore jobs with us! The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law, or regulation. By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP". "As part of the application process, you agree that TekSynap Corporation may retain and use your name, e-mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration".

Requirements

Minimum of fifteen (15) years of directly related experience in all phases of systems engineering.
Demonstrated advanced knowledge of engineering principles, methods, and techniques across various operating systems and platforms.
Proven ability to work on multi-disciplinary projects requiring integration of multiple technical domains.
Experience with the development and application of systems engineering best practices, including cross-functional systems planning and optimization.
Master’s degree in an Information Technology (IT)-related field.
Must possess an active Secret clearance at time of application.

Nice To Haves

Not required, but knowledge of or certification in specific systems, technologies, or applications may be necessary depending on assignment.

Responsibilities

Provide high-level systems engineering expertise and counsel to project teams and functional/user area managers on systems of the most complex nature.
Design, coordinate, and implement major computer systems and subsystems that span multiple functional lines.
Oversee integration of new applications with existing systems, ensuring compatibility, efficiency, and minimal disruption.
Confer with systems users to assess system utilization and identify modifications that will increase efficiency, facilitate integration, or reduce operating costs.
Investigate emerging procedures, technologies, and systems to assess their relevance and potential operational impact.
Provide consultative support to applications programmers, software engineers, systems analysts, and computer center operations staff.
Participate in the development of systems analysis standards and strategic planning for complex system initiatives.
Direct planning and scheduling of systems projects, ensuring alignment with operational priorities and technical requirements.
Evaluate system requirements, coordinate work on various subsystems, and provide architectural guidance for engineering complex solutions.