CareerPlan

Lead Systems Engineer/Integrator (Top Secret)

Washington, DC, USFull-time$158k–$269k2026-10-30 → 2026-11-10
Citizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Lead TS-cleared systems engineering directing technical development across subdomains, tools and components, manages change, risk and issues across the lifecycle, and guides QA.

Role type

Senior IC systems engineer/integrator (government cloud & mobile)

Builds

Gov subdomains, systems, tools, components, web apps, mobile apps (iOS/Android/Apple Watch), and custom software packages

Domain

Government services, public sector technology, cloud infrastructure

Required skills

Systems engineering, change/risk/issue management, QA guidance, web development lifecycle, mobile app development, cloud environment management, Section 508 accessibility compliance, web security best practices, federal mandates/regulations adherence, data manipulation for web display, UI/UX auditing, technical template development, government policy guidance, content management system support

Preferred skills

Django and API development, Government cloud experience, FBI experience, NGINX/Varnish/Apache reverse proxy server experience, BA/BS degree in related field

Technologies

Python, TAL, AJAX, JavaScript, XML, HTML5, CSS3, Plone, Zope, Drupal, WordPress, PostgreSQL, iOS, Android, Apple Watch, Section 508, NGINX, Varnish, Apache

Responsibilities

Manage technical development and support of gov subdomains, systems, tools and components; Oversee web development across the lifecycle including change, risk and issue management; Lead systems administration, security support and configuration management; Lead mobile app development and release including app store updates; Work with less experienced engineers to level up their skills; Coordinate and train users on specific custom-built software packages; Conduct UI/UX audits on products and pages; Build sophisticated web forms for operational and business needs; Leverage specialized technical knowledge to support the team on all aspects of the content management system

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC