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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in systems engineering, cloud platforms, and infrastructure modernization, with a strong focus on cybersecurity best practices and compliance with federal security requirements. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver complex integrated systems in Agile environments.
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Systems EngineeringCloud PlatformsAgile DevelopmentCybersecurity Best PracticesInfrastructure Modernization
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Hard Skills
Systems ArchitectureIntegration StrategiesHybrid Cloud EnvironmentsVirtualizationContainerizationKubernetesInfrastructure as CodeAI/ML ServicesREST APIsCI/CD
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsAnalytical Problem-SolvingCustomer FocusCollaborationCommitment to Quality
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft AzureAzure DevOpsHPCData Storage PlatformsEnterprise Collaboration Services
Certifications & Qualifications
PMPScrumAWS/AzureSecurity+ISTQB
Industry Keywords
Federal IT ModernizationNIST GuidanceFISMAZero Trust PrinciplesSection 508
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityKubernetesPMP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide technical and operational leadership within the assigned functional area
- Collaborate with Government stakeholders to define priorities, roadmaps, and delivery schedules
- Lead systems engineering activities supporting enterprise applications, cloud platforms, research computing environments, and shared services across the NCI enterprise
- Develop systems architecture, integration strategies, infrastructure roadmaps, and technology modernization plans
- Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, highly available hybrid cloud and on-premises environments
- Oversee systems integration across applications, data platforms, AI/ML services, identity and access management solutions, and external partner systems
- Lead infrastructure modernization involving virtualization, containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code, automation, and cloud-native platform services
- Ensure enterprise systems meet performance, resilience, scalability, disaster recovery, business continuity, and monitoring requirements
- Guide cybersecurity best practices, Zero Trust principles, identity and access management, encryption, and compliance with NIH, HHS, and federal security requirements
- Support deployment and operation of HPC, cloud-based research environments, data storage platforms, and enterprise collaboration services
- Develop and maintain system architecture documentation, interface control documents, operational procedures, configuration baselines, and technical standards
- Provide technical leadership during architecture reviews, operational readiness reviews, technology evaluations, and executive briefings
- Mentor systems engineers and infrastructure specialists
- Support Agile planning, backlog refinement, sprint execution, and release management
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and improve delivery performance
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
- Eight (8) or more years of progressively responsible experience relevant to the position
- At least six (6) years specialized experience including superior functional knowledge of task-specific requirements or developing functional requirements for complex integrated systems
- Experience supporting large Federal IT modernization or systems integration programs
- Experience working in Agile development environments and with DevSecOps practices
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to obtain and maintain required Federal suitability or security requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust / ADPII Clearance
- Preferred: Experience supporting HHS, NIH, CDC, or other Federal health agencies
- Preferred: Experience with Microsoft Azure, Azure DevOps, Kubernetes, REST APIs, Git, CI/CD, and cloud-native architectures
- Preferred: Knowledge of Section 508, NIST guidance, FISMA, and Zero Trust principles
- Preferred: Relevant professional certifications such as PMP, Scrum, AWS/Azure, Security+, or ISTQB
- Strong customer focus and mission orientation
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a collaborative environment
- Commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous process improvement
- Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and executive audiences