Lead Cyber IT Systems Engineer

Defense Information Systems Agency; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) at Fort Meade seeks a senior IT leader to supervise and guide enterprise IT services, system architecture, and integration across telecom, cloud, and security domains.

The role requires expert-level oversight of complex projects, coordination with sponsors and contractors, and leadership of engineers in end-to-end design, testing, and deployment within a critical national-security mission.

Qualifications

• Senior IT expert responsible for guidance on IT services design, architecture, and integration for enterprise systems.
• Experience leading large-scale IT projects, involving network, cloud, and systems engineering elements.

Responsibilities

• Assigns work to teams based on priorities and staff capabilities.
• Provides technical oversight of project and contract management and execution.
• Reviews plans and W/Ss; coordinates with sponsors, users, and contractors.
• Serves as senior advisor in IT topics, including telecommunications, networking, cloud, and security.
• Leads engineers in design, architecture, integration, testing, and service performance.

Skills

IT leadership

Network architecture

Cloud computing

Systems engineering

Project management

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Professional registration (PE/EIT)

Job description

Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) at Fort Meade seeks a senior IT leader to supervise and guide enterprise IT services, system architecture, and integration across telecom, cloud, and security domains.

The role requires expert-level oversight of complex projects, coordination with sponsors and contractors, and leadership of engineers in end-to-end design, testing, and deployment within a critical national-security mission.