Systems Engineer, Expert (Will Consider Senior)

Amentum•Chantilly, VA

10d•$200,000 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking an Expert-level Systems Engineer/Technical Project Manager to support its federal client in Northern VA. The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional teams to plan, execute, and deliver Amazon Web Services (AWS) initiatives—such as cloud migrations, data center modernizations, and infrastructure deployments. The candidate will use their expert knowledge of AWS Cloud Technology, agile framework, and client software development lifecycle to ensure adherence to project plans, schedules, and security requirements for systems authorization and accreditation.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI Clearance with Poly
Strong knowledge of AWS CLOUD modernization and integration functions
Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, Technology, or a related field
Familiarity with scripting languages (C#, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript)
Have experience with DevOps
Have knowledge of CLOUD optimization
Strong command of Agile/Scrum and Waterfall project management methodologies, coupled with tools like Jira, Confluence, SharePoint and SharePoint
Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-team communication abilities
Familiarity with modern software development practices/architectures
Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders
Adaptability in a fast-paced, regulated environment with a bias toward experimentation and learning from pilots.
Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly
Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Technology, or a related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).
Minimum Years of Experience: 5-8 Years. Hands-on experience with cloud environments, IT architecture, and AWS core services
AWS CLOUD Practitioner Certification
Certified Agile Practitioner Certification

Nice To Haves

Experience in high-priority sectors such as DoD or intelligence community is strongly preferred.
Certified Devops Engineer Certification

Responsibilities

Serves as primary backup to Program Manager and Technical Director
Taking large features and breaking them down into actionable epics, stories, and tasks for developers
Making critical trade-offs between speed, technical quality, and product scope
Guiding the team through technical issues and challenges
Facilitate status meetings with team members and key stakeholders
Prepare weekly, monthly status reports, and presentations
Anticipating technical bottlenecks and mitigating risks before they disrupt schedule
Cross-functional collaboration with Program Manager, Technical Lead and development teams
Periodically support business capture and proposal activities
Develop technical roadmaps, briefings and project schedules
Promote knowledge sharing and foster innovation within the team
Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.
Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.