Systems Engineer, Expert (Will Consider Senior)

Amentum; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an expert-level Systems Engineer/Technical Project Manager to support its federal client in Northern VA. The role leads cross-functional teams to plan, execute, and deliver AWS initiatives, including cloud migrations and data center modernizations, while ensuring security and lifecycle compliance.

The candidate will apply expert AWS knowledge, agile practices, and the client software development lifecycle to meet schedules and governance requirements.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Clearance with FS Poly.
• Excellent knowledge of AWS cloud modernization and integration functions.
• Strong background in agile frameworks and DoD/IC project environments.

Responsibilities

• Serves as backup to Program Manager and Technical Director.
• Make key architectural decisions and set technical standards for scalability and security.
• Break down large features into epics, stories, and tasks for developers.
• Balance speed, quality, and scope while guiding the team through technical challenges.
• Lead status meetings and prepare weekly/monthly reports and briefings.
• Identify bottlenecks and mitigate risks to protect schedules.
• Collaborate with Program Manager, Technical Lead, and development teams.
• Support business capture and proposal activities when needed.
• Develop technical roadmaps and project schedules.
• Foster knowledge sharing and innovation within the team.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering / Technology

Tools

Jira

Confluence

SharePoint

Job description

Purpose and Impact

Amentum is seeking a Expert-level Systems Engineer/Technical Project Manager to support its federal client in Northern VA.

The ideal candidate lead cross-functional teams to plan, execute, and deliver Amazon Web Services (AWS) initiatives—such as cloud migrations, data center modernizations, and infrastructure deployments

The candidate will use their expert knowledge of AWS Cloud Technology, agile framework, and client software development lifecycle to ensure adherence to project plans, schedules, and security requirements for systems authorization and accreditation.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

Essential Responsibilities

• Serves as primary backup to Program Manager and Technical Director


• Making key architectural decisions, establishing technical standards, and ensuring scalability and security


• Taking large features and breaking them down into actionable epics, stories, and tasks for developers


• Making critical trade-offs between speed, technical quality, and product scope


• Guiding the team through technical issues and challenges


• Facilitate status meetings with team members and key stakeholders


• Prepare weekly, monthly status reports, and presentations


• Anticipating technical bottlenecks and mitigating risks before they disrupt schedule


• Cross-functional collaboration with Program Manager, Technical Lead and development teams


• Periodically support business capture and proposal activities


• Develop technical roadmaps, briefings and project schedules


• Promote knowledge sharing and foster innovation within the team

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands

Office work environment

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Active TS/SCI Clearance with FS Poly


• Strong knowledge of AWS CLOUD modernization and integration functions


• Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, Technology, or a related field

Experience in high-priority sectors such as DoD or intelligence community is strongly preferred.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Familiarity with scripting languages (C#, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript)


• Have experience with DevOps


• Have knowledge of CLOUD optimization


• Strong command of Agile/Scrum and Waterfall project management methodologies, coupled with tools like Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint


• Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-team communication abilities


• Familiarity with modern software development practices/architectures


• Excellent analytical, research, and presentation skills (including proposal writing)


• Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders


• Adaptability in a fast-paced, regulated environment with a bias toward experimentation and learning from pilots.

Security Clearance Required

TS/SCI (Ability and willingness to take poly)

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Technology, or a related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).

Minimum Years of Experience

5-8 Years. Hands-on experience with cloud environments, IT architecture, and AWS core services

Required Certifications

• AWS CLOUD Practitioner,


• Certified Devops Engineer

Salary Range

$225,000 - $235,000

This position [is/is not] designated as a safety sensitive position.

Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.

Other Responsibilities

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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Compensation Details

$200,000 - $220,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance


• Paid time off and holidays


• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)


• Educational reimbursement


• Parental leave


• Employee stock purchase plan


• Tax-saving options


• Disability and life insurance


• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

07/22/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .