Our professional services team is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Systems Engineer  to support the development, implementation, and technical management of a future Department of Justice agency program.  The Lead will play a pivotal role in technical design, engineering and delivering a Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) compliant secure end-user device (EUD) solution, ensuring compliance with Intelligence Community security standards while driving innovative approaches to meet mission-critical objectives.

• Lead the technical design, engineering, and deployment of CSfC-compliant solutions, pre-production environments, and datacenter integration.
• Design, deploy, and manage secure and scalable IT infrastructure solutions, including networking, storage, and compute environments, to support the FBI Program.
• Collaborate with other engineers, architects, and stakeholders to define system requirements and infrastructure architecture.
• Oversee the development and implementation of solutions at the designated Customer sites, including Clarksburg, WV, and Washington, DC, with optional support for Pocatello, ID.
• Design, deploy, and manage secure and scalable IT infrastructure solutions, including networking, storage, and compute environments, to support the FBI Program.
• Ensure infrastructure is optimized for high availability, disaster recovery, and scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of the solution into existing enterprise infrastructure, including Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM).
• Ensure compliance with NSA policies, NCDSMO accreditation, and CSfC Capability Package requirements, including Data-at-Rest (DAR) and Multi-Domain solutions.
• Guide Agile development practices, including SAFe methodologies, to ensure efficient delivery and adherence to defined timelines.
• Develop technical documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), configuration guides, and system design diagrams.
• Provide technical expertise in troubleshooting, patching, and maintaining CSfC infrastructure, including over-the-air (OTA) updates and remote device management.
• Support the preparation and submission of NSA and CSfC documentation, including registration forms, validation letters, and ATO artifacts.
• Collaborate with program management and stakeholders to ensure deliverables meet operational, security, and compliance requirements.

OPERATING HOURS AND EXPECTATIONS:

• This position anticipates a mix of on-site and remote work with regular hours, Monday-Friday.

WORK LOCATION AND TRAVEL:

• This position is seated at the Customer site in Washington, DC. Occasional travel, <10% is expected.

CLEARANCE:

• Active Top Secret (TS) is required upon application for initial consideration, with the ability and willingness to be upgraded to a TS/SCI.   This position is not open for any additional clearance upgrades, to include reactivation, or sponsorship.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Master's degree in a relevant field, preferred.

CERTIFICATION(S):

• Certification related to systems engineering, required (e.g. CSEP, ASEP, ESEP, MCSE, CCNA, CISSP).

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Ten or more (10+) years of experience in systems engineering and IT architecture.
• Four or more (4+) years of experience designing and deploying CSfC solutions.
• Expertise in implementing and managing backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Expertise in CSfC Capability Packages, NSA policies, and SecureView technologies.
• Experience with datacenter integration, remote access solutions, and classified environments.
• Knowledge of relevant technologies such as VMware Horizon, Splunk, and enterprise PKI solutions.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide innovative solutions.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience supporting intelligence customer federal government classified programs.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture and TEMPEST-compliant solutions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WHAT WE OFFER:

At CIS Secure and its associated companies, Intrepid Solutions and Services and Darkblade Systems, we believe in promoting fair and transparent pay practices. We are committed to disclosing the compensation range for transparency and to set clear expectations for all applicants for this posting. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base salary for the advertised job, promotion, or transfer opportunity. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. The actual salary offered may vary based on various factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, education, geographic location, as well as internal equity, and alignment to market data.

Job Type: Full-time (onsite)

Pay Range: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) 
• Dental insurance
• Medical insurance
• Health Savings Account option
• Flexible Spending
• Vision insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Ancillary offerings (Hospital Indemnity, Accident, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance)
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday pay

CIS Secure is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.