Senior Systems Engineer – Mission-Critical IT & SDLC Lead

Insight Global

Chesapeake (VA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

8 hours ago
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Job summary

Insight Global seeks an experienced Systems Engineer to support mission-critical IT operations for a federal client in Norfolk, VA. The role provides technical leadership across complex infrastructure projects and drives modernization efforts within the System Development Life Cycle.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in systems engineering or equivalent education, possess an active Secret clearance, and lead large-scale IT initiatives while ensuring secure, scalable solutions and strong

Qualifications

  • Active Secret Security Clearance.
  • 10+ years of Systems Engineering or IT Infrastructure experience, or a Master's degree with equivalent experience.
  • Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) or MCSE certification.
  • Experience supporting virtualized environments utilizing Microsoft Hyper-V.
  • Proven experience leading large-scale IT engineering initiatives and technical teams.
  • Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, infrastructure design, integration, and testing methodologies.
  • Experience managing projects through the full SDLC.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead maintenance, enhancement, testing, deployment, and support of enterprise IT capabilities.
  • Provide technical leadership for complex systems engineering projects within scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Oversee all phases of the SDLC from requirements to sustainment.
  • Perform requirements and system design analyses, testing activities, and implementation tasks.
  • Coordinate and lead technical reviews, design discussions, and engineering assessments.
  • Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks to ensure successful completion.
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams through shifting priorities and evolving requirements.
  • Ensure engineering solutions comply with standards, security requirements, and customer expectations.
  • Support system modernization and infrastructure initiatives including virtualization.

Skills

Systems Engineering
Technical Leadership
SDLC
Stakeholder Management
Communication
Security Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
Master's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Hyper-V

Job description

Insight Global seeks an experienced Systems Engineer to support mission-critical IT operations for a federal client in Norfolk, VA. The role provides technical leadership across complex infrastructure projects and drives modernization efforts within the System Development Life Cycle.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in systems engineering or equivalent education, possess an active Secret clearance, and lead large-scale IT initiatives while ensuring secure, scalable solutions and strong

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