Engineering Manager

Leidos

. Manage teams of engineers focused on improving and sustaining the DES single service provider integrated environment .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $131,300 - $237,350 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing engineering teams and IT projects within the DoD, focusing on automation, cybersecurity, and network performance. Proven ability to implement Zero-Trust policies and IPv6 while ensuring project completion on time and within budget.

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Team ManagementProject ManagementCybersecurity ImplementationNetwork ScalabilityDoD Experience

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Hard Skills

Project ExecutionNetwork SegmentationFull Stack IPv6Automation ImplementationZero-Trust Policies

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsProblem-Solving MindsetMentoringCollaborationGoal-Setting

Tools & Technologies

Atlassian SuiteJiraConfluenceInfoblox DDI

Certifications & Qualifications

IAT Level IISecurity+ CECISSP

Industry Keywords

DoDU.S. GovernmentNetwork ServicesEngineering ResourcesContractual Milestones

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage teams of engineers focused on improving and sustaining the DES single service provider integrated environment
Implement automation, strengthen cybersecurity, and improve network scalability, performance, and efficiency
Deliver enhanced network capabilities for the DISA network
Oversee implementation of Zero-Trust policies, migration of network services, and implementation of IPv6
Ensure projects are completed on time and on budget
Manage engineering resources daily
Host regular status meetings with government stakeholders
Coordinate obstacle removal with engineering teams and government leaders
Plan, coordinate, and manage engineering team activities
Coordinate activities to meet contractual milestones
Collect, document, prioritize, and communicate project requirements
Reassign tasking to accommodate emerging priorities or lagging activities
Promote open communication and collaboration through stand-ups and team channels
Seek improvement opportunities and coordinate changes with leadership
Escalate unresolved blockers and issues
Facilitate team members’ professional growth through feedback, goal-setting, and advancement opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of prior relevant experience or Master’s degree with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience
Active DoD Secret clearance
US Citizenship required
Current IAT Level II or higher certification, such as Security+ CE or CISSP (IAM Level II/III as required by the position)
Experience managing teams of engineers, including mentoring and fostering communication and collaboration across the team
Experience managing IT projects for the DoD or other U.S. Government agencies
Proven ability to execute projects effectively, including management of staffing, schedule, and cost
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
Strong problem-solving mindset
Familiarity with the Atlassian suite, including Jira and Confluence
Preferred: Experience managing the implementation of Network Segmentation, Full Stack IPv6, and/or Infoblox DDI