Mission Solutions Engineer

Deloitte is seeking a Project - Associate Vice President, Engineering Management to lead engineering delivery across mission-critical programs and technology initiatives. This role will oversee cross-functional teams, drive execution across multiple workstreams, and help translate business and mission needs into scalable technology solutions. The ideal candidate brings experience leading engineering organizations, managing delivery risk, and guiding teams through complex system implementation and modernization efforts.

Work you'll do

We are seeking a Mission Solutions Engineer to support the design, integration, modernization, and sustainment of mission-focused IT solutions across enterprise and operational environments. This role works across technical and functional teams to translate mission needs into practical, secure, and scalable solutions spanning infrastructure, networking, virtualization, cloud-enabled platforms, cybersecurity, and service delivery. The ideal candidate combines strong technical judgment with the ability to coordinate stakeholders, develop implementation plans, and support solution delivery from requirements through transition.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning, design, integration, testing, implementation, and sustainment of mission IT solutions.
• Analyze operational and technical requirements and translate them into solution recommendations, engineering tasks, and delivery plans.
• Contribute to architecture, systems engineering, infrastructure modernization, and technology refresh efforts across enterprise environments.
• Support solutions involving one or more of the following: networks, virtualization/VDI, cloud or hybrid cloud platforms, cybersecurity controls, end-user computing, systems administration, or platform integration.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation such as implementation plans, standard operating procedures, design artifacts, test plans, risk logs, and transition materials.
• Coordinate with engineers, operators, cybersecurity personnel, project managers, and mission stakeholders to align technical delivery with operational priorities.
• Assist with testing, validation, troubleshooting, and performance improvement of systems and services in production and pre-production environments.
• Support compliance, accreditation, security hardening, and risk management activities as required.
• Provide technical input to planning, reporting, status reviews, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing.

A successful candidate would possess these skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others

The team
Industry Solutions Mission Systems helps organizations design, build, and modernize mission-critical technology solutions that support complex operational environments. The team works across engineering, delivery, and business stakeholders to develop scalable systems, improve reliability, and enable long-term transformation. Professionals in this practice bring together technical depth, program leadership, and industry knowledge to solve complex challenges and deliver measurable outcomes.

Qualifications
Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Business Information Systems, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in engineering management, technology delivery, or program leadership
• 5+ years of experience managing engineering teams, technical leads, or delivery managers
• 5+ years of experience leading system implementation, modernization, or systems integration programs across multiple workstreams
• 5+ years of experience with Agile delivery, release planning, backlog management, and program governance
• Ability to travel 15%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
• Active Secret security clearance is required

Preferred:

• Experience in engineering management, program delivery, or technology transformation
• Experience supporting defense, government, or other mission-driven environments
  
  • Experience with enterprise architecture, infrastructure modernization, or technology integration initiatives.
  • Experience with virtualization technologies such as Citrix, VMware, Nutanix, or similar platforms.
  • Experience with network engineering, data center operations, cross-domain solutions, or secure communications.
  • Experience with cybersecurity frameworks, RMF, Zero Trust, STIG implementation, or compliance support.
  • Experience supporting project planning, schedules, ROMs, status reporting, or operational readiness activities.
  • Relevant certifications such as Security+, CISSP, PMP, ITIL, CCNA/CCNP, VMware, Citrix, or similar.
  • Experience leading small teams, workstreams, or technical task execution.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Hawaii, Deloitte is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to Hawaii and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $151,800 to $253,000.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.