Systems Engineering Director - Salesforce & AWS Lead

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 303,000; Full time

Job summary

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield seeks a Senior Systems Engineering Leader to define functional technical strategies and objectives, align processes with standards, and guide a cross‑functional engineering team in delivering stable, scalable solutions.

You will own roadmaps, plan capacity, collaborate with business and IT leadership, and drive modernization of FEP Bridge/Salesforce interfaces, APIs, and data structures while ensuring compliance and effective operation.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree required; Master’s preferred.
• 8 years related professional experience with 3 years in management.
• Experienced in leading systems engineering teams and roadmapping.
• Knowledge of FEP Bridge data structures and Salesforce tech is a plus.
• Certified in relevant security or engineering practices (CEH preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic vision for new and existing systems and create roadmaps with IT leadership.
• Plan and execute department strategy to improve service delivery and outcomes.
• Oversee a high-performance systems engineering team and ensure delivery and stability.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Systems thinking

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Systems engineering tools

FEP Bridge concepts

Job description

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield seeks a Senior Systems Engineering Leader to define functional technical strategies and objectives, align processes with standards, and guide a cross‑functional engineering team in delivering stable, scalable solutions.

You will own roadmaps, plan capacity, collaborate with business and IT leadership, and drive modernization of FEP Bridge/Salesforce interfaces, APIs, and data structures while ensuring compliance and effective operation.