Lead Engineer

Responsibilities And Qualifications

Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

Experience:

• 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.

Certifications:

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

Education:

• Master's degree in an Information Technology (IT)-related field.

Clearance:

• Must possess an active Secret clearance at time of application.

Overview

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.

Additional Job Information

Work Environment And Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: Arlington, VA
• Type of environment: Office
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

U.S. Citizen

Secret clearance

Other Information

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status"). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact hr@teksynap.com for assistance.