Chief Engineer - Enterprise IT Modernization Lead (AEGIS)

Leidos Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 154,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave and Retirement

Job summary

Leidos Inc. is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead strategy and execution for the AEGIS program across NASA enterprise IT domains from data centers to cloud and cybersecurity.

The role involves shaping the technology roadmap, guiding major service upgrades, and directing a large engineering team responsible for delivering secure, reliable mission-critical services. The successful candidate will collaborate with NASA and Leidos senior leadership, manage risk, and drive modernization initiatives to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Strong leadership abilities; detail-oriented; effective under deadlines.
• Experience executing development programs in an agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering across all AEGIS technologies including data centers, cloud, networking, VoIP, cybersecurity, and collaboration services.
• Build relationships with NASA and Leidos leadership to align with agency priorities.
• Guide modernization and assess enterprise baselines to drive improvements.
• Translate objectives into actionable priorities with milestones and measurable outcomes.
• Ensure daily work aligns with long-term goals and program governance.

Job description

Leidos Inc. is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead strategy and execution for the AEGIS program across NASA enterprise IT domains from data centers to cloud and cybersecurity.

The role involves shaping the technology roadmap, guiding major service upgrades, and directing a large engineering team responsible for delivering secure, reliable mission-critical services. The successful candidate will collaborate with NASA and Leidos senior leadership, manage risk, and drive modernization initiatives to