Engineering Manager

Chenega Security SBU; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 153,812 - 208,099; Full time

Job summary

Chenega Security SBU is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead teams responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and sustaining large-scale enterprise IT environments. This role is based in Chantilly, VA and will work closely with government stakeholders to deliver mission-critical solutions.

You will provide strategic direction for enterprise IT programs, oversee cross-functional engineering teams, and ensure compliance with cybersecurity requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 10+ years of IT operations experience using ITSM in a Federal DoD environment.
• 10+ years in a senior IT management role supporting Federal Government or DoD.
• DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level II certification.
• Active TS clearance.
• Able to pass background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for enterprise-wide and large-scale information systems programs.
• Lead, manage, and develop teams of network, systems, cybersecurity, software, and infrastructure engineers.
• Establish engineering objectives, priorities, standards, and performance expectations aligned with program and organizational goals.
• Oversee the architecture, design, implementation, integration, modernization, and sustainment of complex IT systems and networks.
• Ensure engineering solutions comply with cybersecurity, information assurance, and government security requirements.
• Direct engineering resources, staffing plans, project assignments, and workload balancing across multiple initiatives.
• Evaluate and approve technical approaches, engineering designs, implementation plans, and system architecture decisions.

Skills

Leadership

IT Operations

ITSM

InfoSec

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / CS / Cybersecurity

Job description

Are you a seasoned engineering leader ready to drive mission-critical technology programs supporting national security objectives? We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead high-performing teams responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and sustaining large-scale enterprise IT environments.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and technical direction for enterprise-wide and large-scale information systems programs.
• Lead, manage, and develop teams of network, systems, cybersecurity, software, and infrastructure engineers.
• Establish engineering objectives, priorities, standards, and performance expectations aligned with program and organizational goals.
• Oversee the architecture, design, implementation, integration, modernization, and sustainment of complex IT systems and networks.
• Ensure engineering solutions comply with applicable cybersecurity, information assurance, and government security requirements.
• Direct engineering resources, staffing plans, project assignments, and workload balancing across multiple initiatives.
• Evaluate and approve technical approaches, engineering designs, implementation plans, and system architecture decisions.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts among engineering teams, program management, cybersecurity personnel, contractors, and government stakeholders.
• Monitor project execution, technical performance, schedules, budgets, risks, and resource utilization.
• Identify and resolve technical, operational, and organizational challenges impacting program success.
• Lead engineering reviews, technical assessments, design evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide executive-level briefings, technical recommendations, and strategic guidance to internal leadership and government customers.
• Support proposal development, technical solutioning, business growth, and transition planning activities.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, contractual obligations, industry standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Exercise independent judgment and decision-making authority on matters affecting engineering operations, technical performance, staffing, and program outcomes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum ten (10) years of demonstrated experience in IT Operations utilizing IT Service Management (ITSM) best practices within a Federal Government environment, preferably within the Department of Defense.
• Minimum ten (10) years of demonstrated experience in a senior IT management role supporting Federal Government or DoD customers.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical operations teams supporting enterprise-scale environments.
• Current DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level II certification required.
• Active TS clearance.
• Successfully pass background and drug screening.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of enterprise IT infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, and systems engineering principles.
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
• Ability to provide technical oversight across multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of information assurance and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Estimated Salary/Wage: USD $180,955.07/Yr.