Information Technology Engineering Manager

ManTech; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH seeks an Information Technology Engineering Manager in Chantilly, VA to lead a multi-disciplinary team, align delivery with Agile Release Trains, and ensure RMF and DoD lifecycle compliance. Candidates should have a DoD‑level security posture and hands-on DevOps experience.

The role requires senior leadership across cloud, cyber, network, and systems engineering, with a focus on automated testing, code-first approaches, and performance metrics. A Top Secret/SCI eligibility is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, CS, IT or related field.
• 5+ years leading project teams in classified environments.
• Experience managing 20+ developers across multiple teams.
• Knowledge of system engineering processes and RMF.
• Experience with Windows/VMware/Linux/VDI.
• DevOps pipelines and automation experience.
• Knowledge of DODAF architectures.
• RMF/NIST 800-53/JSIG/Change Management knowledge.
• Certifications from Microsoft/VMware/cloud provider.
• DoD Cyber Certification IAT Level III.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary team of project managers, scrum masters, and engineers across classified environments.
• Oversee Agile Release Train architects to maximize value delivery.
• Oversee requirements specialists translating user stories into technical requirements.
• Implement Test-Driven Development and modern engineering workflows.
• Apply DoD/Navy acquisition processes and systems engineering lifecycles.
• Monitor and report engineering/quality metrics with Agile tools.
• Utilize ITIL Service Management and CM practices for service delivery.
• Drive automation, orchestration, and AI-based code development.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Agile methodologies

DevOps

Automation

AI-assisted development

Architecture (DODAF)

RMF/NIST/JSIG knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering / CS / IT

ITIL Foundations Certification

DoD Cyber Certification IAT Level III

MS/IT master’s degree (preferred)

PMP / Agile PM

CISSP / Cloud Security Certification

Vendor/Cloud provider certifications

Tools

Windows OS

VMware

Linux OS

VDI solutions

DevOps toolchain

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Information Technology Engineering Manager to join our team in Chantilly, VA.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team of project managers, scrum masters, and various types of cloud, cyber, network, and systems engineers to build new services and to upgrade existing services across classified environments.
• Oversee dedicated Agile Release Team architects and engineers to align work delivery and maximize value delivery through well-coordinated Agile Release Trains.
• Oversee requirements specialists as they document and translating user stories into technical requirements
• Implement Test-Driven Development and modern engineering workflows.
• Implementing Department of War and Navy acquisition processes, system engineering lifecycles (IEEE/ISO/IEC 15288-2023), and Risk Management Frameworks.
• Monitoring and reporting engineering and quality metrics using Agile project tracking tools and integrated master schedules.
• Using best practices from ITIL Service Management, Configuration and Change Management processes, and enterprise service delivery to consistently deliver high-quality work products.
• Drive team members to implement code-first approaches, deploying automation, orchestration, and AI-based code development techniques to accelerate high-quality project delivery.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience leading project teams working in classified work environments
• Understanding of System Engineering processes, lifecycle standards (IEEE/ISO/IEC 15288-2023), and Risk Management Frameworks.
• Experience managing at least 20 developers and engineers across multiple teams to deliver integrated solutions on schedule.
• Experience developing work breakdown structures, schedules, and engineering plans
• Practical experience using Agile tracking tools to manage, execute, and report against integrated schedules.
• ITIL Foundations Certification
• Experience with Microsoft Windows OS and Application Servers, VMware virtualization suite and VDI solutions, and Linux OS management
• Experience building DevOps pipelines, and managing the automation to deliver solutions in the pipelines
• Experience with continual improvement to achieve automated test coverage within pipelines
• Knowledge of DODAF and mechanisms for developing architectural diagrams for services
• Knowledge of RMF, NIST 800-53, JSIG, Overlays, and Change Management
• Profession-level certification from Microsoft, VMware, or cloud provider
• DoD Cyber Certification equivalent to IAT-Level III

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience managing large service contracts and leading engineering teams as a combined release team.
• At least 2 years managing teams using SAFe
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or Agile Project Management certification.
• Specific knowledge and experience developing ITIL Service Design Packages.
• CISSP or recognized Cloud Security Certification.
• Hands‑on experience with data labeling solutions and Attribute‑Based Access Control (ABAC).
• Demonstrated expertise in automation, orchestration, and AI‑assisted software development practices.
• Deep knowledge of DevOps delivery, modern code development techniques, and code repositories.

Clearance Requirements:

• An active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Willingness to take CI polygraph

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Frequently communicates with co‑workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at [e-mail] and provide your name and contact information.