Engineering Manager

Leidos; United States; Remote; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the Defense Enclave Services (DES) team on a critical DISA/DoD modernization program. You will manage engineers, coordinate with government stakeholders, and drive automation, security posture, and IPv6/Zero-Trust initiatives.

Responsibilities include planning, status reporting, and removing obstacles to deliver on time and within budget while fostering team growth and agile practices. U.S. citizenship required with active DoD clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of relevant experience or Master's with 6-10 years.
• Active DoD Secret clearance (US Citizenship required).
• Experience leading teams of engineers on DoD or government programs.
• Proven ability to manage staffing, schedule and cost.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and manage engineering teams to meet milestones.
• Provide status updates to government stakeholders and leadership.
• Document requirements and assign tasks across team members.
• Foster collaboration, remove blockers and drive continuous improvement.
• Mentor engineers and support career growth.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Project management

Agile / Scrum experience

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree + 12+ years of experience

Master's degree + 6-10 years of experience

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Leidos is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join our Defense Enclave Services (DES) team, who will support an extensive digital modernization program critical to Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and Department of Defense (DoD) Fourth Estate Agencies. The Engineering Manager will be responsible for managing teams of engineers focused on improving the current DES single service provider (SSP) integrated environment to efficiently scale, deliver, and sustain the DES service offering to the 4th Estate customers, to include measurable efforts with implementing automation, strengthening the cyber security posture, pre-positioning the DoDNet environment for scalability, improved performance, reduced redundancies (flattening the network), and increased efficiencies in sustaining the SSP environment. This position will focus on delivering enhanced network capabilities for the DISA network. These projects may include the implementation of Zero-Trust policies, the migration of network services, and the implementation of IPv6. As the engineering manager, the candidate will be responsible for overseeing the on time and on budget completion of these projects. This will include daily management of engineering resources, hosting regular status meetings with the government, and coordinating the removal of obstacles with other engineering teams and government leaders.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for the planning, coordination and management of the engineering teams
• Coordinate team activities to meet contractual milestones
• Coordinate with government stakeholders to provide updates on status and schedule
• Collect, document, prioritize, and communicate requirements for the project to ensure clarity in tasking across all team members
• Reassign tasking to accommodate emerging priorities or address lagging activities
• Promote open communication and collaboration across the team, including daily stand-ups, team channels, and fostering an environment of trust and inclusivity
• Employ interpersonal communication skills necessary to inspire, direct, and manage an agile team with technical personnel of all experience levels
• Continuously seek opportunities for improvement and coordinate with leadership to implement changes
• Escalate blockers and issues that cannot be resolved within the team
• Facilitate the professional growth of the team members by providing regular constructive feedback, helping define clear and attainable goals, and pursuing opportunities for advancement

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of prior relevant experience or Master's degree with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience
• An active DoD Secret clearance. (US Citizenship required)
• Current IAT Level II or higher certification, such as Security+ CE or CISSP (IAM Level II/III as required by the position)
• Experience managing teams of engineers, including mentoring and fostering communication and collaboration across the team
• Experience managing IT projects for the DoD or other U.S. Government agencies
• Proven ability to execute projects effectively, including management of staffing, schedule, and cost
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, and a strong problem-solving mindset
• Familiarity with the Atlassian suite, including Jira and Confluence

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing the implementation of Network Segmentation, Full Stack IPv6, and/or Infoblox DDI

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Pay Range

Pay Range: Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers.

• Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

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Commitment and Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.