Information Systems Engineer Lead - Military veterans preferred

OVERVIEW:

VAE, Inc. is a full service IT Infrastructure Solutions Company focused on building, securing and supporting our clients’ mission critical enterprises. We provide a distinctive array of design, integration and implementation services as well as fully managed service offerings. VAE is at the forefront of leveraging multi-tenant capable technologies and shared IT services to create secure, reliable and cost-effective end-to-end services and solutions. We deliver exceptional infrastructure solutions with extremely talented employees using a client-focused partnering approach.

VAE, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Information Systems Engineer Lead (Level 3) to support critical U.S. Army and Department of Defense (DoD) modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading contractor teams, translating complex business requirements into innovative IT solutions, and ensuring the delivery of secure, scalable, and mission-ready systems. This position requires a strong background in systems engineering, telecommunications infrastructure, and information assurance, combined with leadership skills to guide technical teams and interface with diverse stakeholders.

VAE, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Information Systems Engineer Lead (Level 3) to support critical U.S. Army and Department of Defense (DoD) modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading contractor teams, translating complex business requirements into innovative IT solutions, and ensuring the delivery of secure, scalable, and mission-ready systems. This position requires a strong background in systems engineering, telecommunications infrastructure, and information assurance, combined with leadership skills to guide technical teams and interface with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Lead contractor teams in translating business requirements into IT requirements, system designs, and acquisition packages.
• Conduct in-depth engineering analysis of IT alternatives in support of U.S. Army and DoD strategic modernization initiatives.
• Design and implement telecommunications enhancements for medium and large-scale infrastructures.
• Provide technical interface support to IT end users, DoD IT service providers, USAISEC, and program management offices.
• Apply engineering and scientific principles, computer technologies, and human factors engineering to design, integrate, and manage enterprise information systems.
• Develop and optimize system architectures, standards, and databases to ensure interoperability and compliance with DoD requirements.
• Lead system integration, testing, and evaluation activities to ensure performance, security, and reliability.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Prepare and deliver technical documentation, engineering assessments, and reports to stakeholders

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a closely related field from an ABET-accredited institution.
• 10+ years of experience in Information Systems Engineering across one or more IT domains
• Active DoD Secret Clearance
• Strong expertise in:
  • Systems engineering principles and processes
  • Information assurance and cybersecurity practices
  • Telecommunications infrastructure design (medium to large-scale)
  • System integration, testing, and lifecycle management
  • Database development and data integration
• Proven experience leading technical teams and contractor staff on government programs.
• Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST guidelines, and DoD IT policies.

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.

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