Lead Systems Engineer

Post Date

Mar 06, 2025

Location

Fairfax,
Virginia

ZIP/Postal Code

22033
US
May 08, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Software Engineering

Req #

DC0-765949

Pay Rate

$46 - $58 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Day to Day:
One of our federal clients is looking for a Lead Systems Engineer to join their team onsite at the Pentagon and their Fairfax VA office. This person will be joining a program that is providing IT support and modernization for the financial branch of the federal agency. This person will be providing technical leadership in integrating new systems in to the cloud infrastructure and managing end to end project lifecycle. This person will be interfacing with government customers, leading system integration efforts, and ensuring successful project completion on time and within scope. They will also help perform ensure systems meet all cybersecurity protocols and best practices, track system vulnerabilities, and risk items.

Salary range for this role is $55/hr-$62/hr, dependent on qualifications.

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Required Skills & Experience

- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field
- 9+ years of experience within systems engineering
- Active Secret Clearance
- Security+ certification
- Experience being in a lead role/overseeing a team of engineers
- Excellent communications for internal and external POCs
- Hands on experience with cloud technologies

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.