IT Mission Project Engineer – Data Services Support - Secret Clearance

Velos; Wallops Island (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401K

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Velos is seeking an IT Mission Project Engineer for their Wallops Range Contract, located at the Wallops Flight facility in Virginia. This full-time role involves overseeing IT projects, managing technical teams, and ensuring mission-critical IT systems are sustained.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of relevant experience and a BS in Computer Science, and must have a Secret clearance. Velos offers a competitive salary ranging from $75,000 to $120,000, based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management for IT projects.
• Experience coordinating and directing the work of peers.
• Master’s degree may substitute for three years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT projects supporting mission requirements and facility needs.
• Provide oversight for mission-critical IT systems and infrastructure.
• Coordinate technical teams and integrate security requirements.

Skills

Project management

IT support

Database management

Network administration

Technical communication

Education

BS degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Virtual machines

LAN/WAN systems

Job description

IT Mission Project Engineer - Data Services Support

Velos is a full-service engineering and technical services company supporting agencies such as the DoD, NASA, and NOAA. As an SBA-certified HUBZone small business, Velos combines agile and highly skilled engineering and technical support‑delivering unmatched execution to our customers. Our government relations consulting business area allows us to represent and support leaders in the defense, aerospace, intelligence, and related industries with decades of experience in market analysis and strategic planning.

We are looking for highly qualified candidates to support our Wallops Range Contract. This full‑time position is located onsite at the Wallops Flight facility in Wallops Island, VA.

Roles And Responsibilities

This position requires a 50%-50% split between IT PM and Data Services Center support. It involves project management of assigned information technology projects in support of mission/launch and/or facility requirements. Responsibilities include planning, design, testing, evaluation, cost analyses, program and project management, and quality/risk management for assigned projects. The incumbent serves as the alternate project management point of contact for all IT support required by programmatic and mission support, translating customer and mission requirements into functional requirements, and partnering with engineers to design, develop, and deploy hybrid, specialized IT solutions and services.

Additionally, the position provides project and administrative support for server (hardware and virtual), file, storage, and replication services to support the Range. It supports planning, coordinating, implementation, and sustainment of mission‑critical IT systems and infrastructure, oversees projects involving system design, development, deployment, and maintenance, and ensures solutions meet operational and business requirements. The role manages initiatives related to networks, telecommunications, LAN/WAN environments, system administration, database management, and enterprise IT services, coordinates technical teams and stakeholders, integrates security requirements into technology acquisitions and procurement activities, supports risk management initiatives, and acts as a liaison between leadership, mission partners, and technical personnel to maintain a secure IT environment.

Education And Experience

• Minimum of 5 years with a BS degree in Computer Science, information technology, mathematics or a related technical field is required and a minimum of ten years of related experience, including experience in coordinating and directing the work of peers. A Master’s degree in a technical field may substitute for three years of experience.

Clearance Requirements

• Position requires a Secret clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Salary Range

• $75,000 - $120,000 (higher end commensurate with experience)

Benefits

Velos offers a competitive benefits package including PTO, 401K, and health benefits. We support education advancement with our tuition reimbursement program.

Velos is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.