Lead Cloud and Networking Engineer

Lead Systems Engineer

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The Tactical Air Dominance Department (N151) is transforming warfighter operations by accelerating the fielding of advanced families of weapon systems through digital acquisition, advanced simulation and emulation, resilient communications, and autonomy experimentation. Our work programs contribute to the Air Superiority function of the United States Air Force where we are enabling the warfighter to execute current and emerging kill chains effectively and efficiently in highly contested environments. We strongly value deep technical and operational expertise, a mission-oriented mindset, and a desire to firmly link the acquisition of advanced capabilities to operational warfighters, analysts, and end-users.

Our Department is seeking an experienced, assertive, highly entrepreneurial, and collaborative Lead Systems Engineer to lead and execute our Architectures and Systems Engineering (ASE) Digital Infrastructure Task with the Fighters & Advanced Aircraft Directorate at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. This position offers challenging opportunities to apply integration, innovation, and analysis skills to directly address some of the Air Force's highest priority challenges such as the Next-Generation Air Dominance Family of Systems. This position is on-site at Wright-Patterson AFB and may require temporary duty travel to support critical sponsor objectives.

Roles & Responsibilities:

The ASE Digital Infrastructure Task Leader is responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing a defined body of work in support of the sponsor's mission. This includes translating sponsor objectives into clear technical tasks, managing scope, schedule, and deliverables, and coordinating the work of a multidisciplinary team. The ASE Digital Infrastructure Task Leader ensures technical quality, integrates inputs across team members and partners, and proactively identifies risks and mitigation strategies. They serve as a primary interface with sponsor stakeholders, provide regular status and decision briefings, and deliver well-founded recommendations aligned with sponsor priorities and MITRE's independent, objective role.

Basic Qualifications:

• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Systems Engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree in a STEM related field; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years' experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
• Hands-on experience designing, standing up, and deploying secure network architectures (on-prem, cloud, or hybrid)
• Knowledge of Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) concepts and implementations
• Experience with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) and Multi-Level Security (MLS) environments
• Experience designing and implementing Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to support secure software delivery
• Familiarity with federated network architectures and cloud-based infrastructures (e.g., AWS, Azure, or similar)
• Experience with the development and implementation of Government Reference Architectures (GRAs)
• Demonstrated leadership experience directing teams of 10–15 engineers across multiple disciplines and experience levels
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing senior government or sponsor leaders on status, key decisions, and technical recommendations
• Experience serving as a primary point of contact (POC) for critical sponsor or customer tasks
• Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain SAP access.
• U.S. Citizenship required
• This position has an on-site requirement of 5 days a week on-site.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering or related field
• Hands-on experience with major cloud service providers (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) including use of native security and networking services
• Experience with Zero Trust architectures and modern enterprise security patterns
• Practical experience with infrastructure-as-code and automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation)
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) in secure environments
• Prior work in ICAM solution design and deployment using modern identity platforms and standards
• Experience engineering, accrediting, and operating systems in CDS/MLS environments
• Demonstrated experience implementing DevSecOps practices and secure CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
• Prior MITRE, FFRDC, or government lab experience, or direct support to DoD/IC/Civilian agencies
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, Security+, AWS/Azure/GCP Architect, or similar
• Proven experience leading cross-organization teams, including contractors, government, and industry partners, on complex sponsor programs
• Experience supporting Special Access Programs (SAPs)

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):

Top Secret/SCI

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):

SAP, Top Secret/SCI

Salary compensation range and midpoint:

$144,800 - $181,000 - $217,200 Annual

Work Location Type:

Onsite

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.

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