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Lead Systems Engineer

Gridiron IT Solutions

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Lexington, MA
Secret Polygraph not specified
Career Level not specified
$150,000 - $250,000

Job Description

As a leader in systems engineering, we’re looking for you to solve complex challenges and shape the customer mission by leading the end-to-end modernization, integration, and sustainment of the Mission Planning System (MPS), including JMPS, JOMS, CMP microservices, and emerging cloud-native mission-planning capabilities. The role spans enterprise architecture, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, data engineering, and integration across U.S. and FMS mission-planning environments.

Responsibilities

Systems Engineering & Integration -- Deliver integration, evaluation, and technical recommendations across the Mission Planning Enterprise.
Architecture & Enterprise Engineering -- Develop and maintain enterprise, solution, and functional architectures aligned with DoDAF/UAF and Digital Transformation. Apply MBSE to document current/future systems and support technical roadmaps.
DevSecOps & CDE Support -- Support design, development, testing, and sustainment of the Common Development Environment. Maintain tools, scripts, utilities, test artifacts, and security patches. Use automated test tools and collaborate with developers to improve integration and testing.
Test, Assessment & Verification -- Conduct performance, code quality, and cybersecurity assessments.
Cybersecurity & System Security Engineering -- Implement and verify cybersecurity, cyber survivability, and resiliency requirements. Support ATO/IATT documentation, RMF compliance, eMASS records, and program protection. Perform functional thread and attack-path analyses.
Enterprise Data Management -- Support data governance, data quality, metadata management, and interface documentation. Develop and maintain ELDM and map interfaces to authoritative data models. Document data exchanges and data dictionaries in Government tools.
FMS Mission Planning Support -- Provide SE deliverables, integrated builds, and architecture support for FMS environments. Support development and delivery of releasable MPEs meeting FMS requirements.
Configuration Management -- Support enterprise CM through ERB/CCB processes and maintain baselines and PAL artifacts. Submit changes to the ERB and use metrics to demonstrate efficiency.
Must Have

10+ years of experience with systems engineering supporting complex, multi-tiered systems such as cloud, hybrid, or edge
5+ years of experience leading engineering teams, integration efforts, or multi-vendor technical activities
Experience with mission-planning systems, including JMPS, JOMS, or CMP microservices, or C2 or aviation systems
Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD, automated testing, and Infrastructure-as-Code
Experience with ATO or ACO processes, AOC systems, and JADC2?aligned architectures
Knowledge of Zero Trust, ICAM or IdM, RMF, and cybersecurity engineering
Ability to work across government, contractor, and multi-vendor environments
Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, CS, or Systems Engineering
Nice To Have:

Experience supporting AFLCMC, PEO C3BM, or C3M programs
Experience with FMS mission-planning environments and MBSE, DoDAF, and enterprise-architecture frameworks
Knowledge of Agile, SAFe, and Lean-Agile portfolio practices
Possession of excellent communication and technical documentation skills
Master’s degree
Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $150,000 - $250,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)

Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs.

Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.

Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.
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