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Hanover, MD (On-Site/Office)
Title: Lead Engineering Support Specialist
Location: Hanover, MD / Ft. Meade, MD (On-site only)
About iWorks : iWorks Corporation, founded in 2005, is a leading provider of information technology and professional services to the federal government. We are a recognized leader in personnel security and vetting solutions, Agile, DevOps, DevSecOps , data analytics, and cloud solutions. Our continuous process improvement approach, combined with our business and technology expertise , results in innovative solutions.
We offer exceptional comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability); 401(k); Health and Wellness Benefits; and Paid Sick Time, Vacation Time, and Holiday Time. You're eligible for bonuses throughout the year as part of our incentive program for innovation, and business development. All employees are also considered for an annual raise, commensurate with performance and company commitment.
About this position: iWorks Corporation is seeking a Lead Engineering Support Specialist to provide strategic technical leadership for infrastructure implementation and optimization supporting our client's secure operations. This role involves hands-on expertis e in architecture design, performance tuning, and team guidance within a classified AWS cloud-based environment.
Salary Range: $145,000 - $190, 000 per year - commensur ate with the candidate's skills, experience, location, and qualifications.
On a day-to-day basis, you will:
Lead infrastructure implementation projects with technical authority and oversight. Design and review secure, scalable architecture solutions aligned with mission needs. Make informed technical decisions and set direction for engineering efforts. Establish and enforce best practices across infrastructure and development teams. Develop and implement performance optimization strategies for systems and networks. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering team members. Support compliance with federal cybersecurity and operational standards. Contribute to DevSecOps strategy and integration across platforms. Assist in planning and executing platform maintenance and system upgrades. Ensure AWS cloud infrastructure is properly architected, secured, and optimized .
Required Education/Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Please Note: We maintain an on-camera policy for all virtual company meetings to foster engagement and collaboration. Reasonable exceptions may be granted with prior approval from Human Resources and/or the applicable manager or client
FLSA & EMPLOYMENT STATUS : FLSA EXEMPT AND FULL-TIME POSITION
iWorks Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran status, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristic.
iWorks is committed to maintaining a safe and productive work environment for all employees and ensuring the security and well-being of our clients. As part of our standard hiring process, we may conduct background checks and drug screenings on potential candidates to assess their suitability for employment.
Location: Hanover, MD / Ft. Meade, MD (On-site only)
About iWorks : iWorks Corporation, founded in 2005, is a leading provider of information technology and professional services to the federal government. We are a recognized leader in personnel security and vetting solutions, Agile, DevOps, DevSecOps , data analytics, and cloud solutions. Our continuous process improvement approach, combined with our business and technology expertise , results in innovative solutions.
We offer exceptional comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability); 401(k); Health and Wellness Benefits; and Paid Sick Time, Vacation Time, and Holiday Time. You're eligible for bonuses throughout the year as part of our incentive program for innovation, and business development. All employees are also considered for an annual raise, commensurate with performance and company commitment.
About this position: iWorks Corporation is seeking a Lead Engineering Support Specialist to provide strategic technical leadership for infrastructure implementation and optimization supporting our client's secure operations. This role involves hands-on expertis e in architecture design, performance tuning, and team guidance within a classified AWS cloud-based environment.
Salary Range: $145,000 - $190, 000 per year - commensur ate with the candidate's skills, experience, location, and qualifications.
On a day-to-day basis, you will:
Required Education/Qualifications:
- Security Clearance: Top Secret security clearance fully adjudicated .
- Certifications: Security+ certification (CompTIA)
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science , Engineering, or related field
- Experience: 7+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, systems architecture, or related roles
- Proven experience leading technical teams and driving engineering strategy
- Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, AWS cloud infrastructure, and networking
- Hands-on experience with AWS services (e.g., EC2, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch)
- Familiarity with DevSecOps tools and methodologies
- Experience with performance tuning and infrastructure optimization
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced certifications such as CISSP, AWS/Azure Solutions Architect, or PMP
- Experience supporting federal agencies or working in classified environments
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code ( IaC ) and automation tools
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
- Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence technical direction
Please Note: We maintain an on-camera policy for all virtual company meetings to foster engagement and collaboration. Reasonable exceptions may be granted with prior approval from Human Resources and/or the applicable manager or client
FLSA & EMPLOYMENT STATUS : FLSA EXEMPT AND FULL-TIME POSITION
iWorks Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran status, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristic.
iWorks is committed to maintaining a safe and productive work environment for all employees and ensuring the security and well-being of our clients. As part of our standard hiring process, we may conduct background checks and drug screenings on potential candidates to assess their suitability for employment.
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