Computer World Services

Mission-critical IT services for government

Chief Engineer – Network / Systems Engineering Lead

Network Engineering & AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeColorado Springs, CO, USA$155k - $200k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is required; a master's degree is preferred.
At least 10 years of network or systems engineering experience, including at least 5 years in a lead or chief engineer role.
Experience engineering or sustaining DoD network infrastructure and exposure to secure or classified systems.
Modernization experience in zero trust, cloud, or DevSecOps and familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RMF) or Authority to Operate (ATO) are strongly preferred.
USSF/USAF or DoD space mission environment experience is preferred.
A senior network certification such as CCNP or CCIE may be required.
DoD 8140/8570-aligned IAT Level II or III certification, such as Security+, CySA+, or higher, may be required.
An active Top Secret clearance is required; eligibility for TS/SCI may be required for certain work areas.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Availability for occasional after-hours support in a 24/7/365 mission-support environment.

Responsibilities

Serve as the senior technical authority for network architecture, systems engineering, and technical integration across a consolidated, multi-site DoD enterprise.
Own technical solution integrity, engineering change management, secure architecture, and technical risk across supported installations, including legacy sustainment and modernization.
Lead network infrastructure design, sustainment, and lifecycle or technology refresh across supported sites.
Own the Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) process and the technical configuration baseline.
Ensure interoperability across consolidated legacy systems and lead technical transition planning.
Provide engineering authority for secure and classified mission systems and their required availability.
Coordinate with cybersecurity and Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) staff on secure architecture and RMF/ATO engineering decisions.
Lead modernization engineering, including zero trust architecture (ZTA), DevSecOps, hybrid or commercial cloud, and AI-enabled operations (AIOps).
Serve as the technical escalation point for complex outages, capacity, and performance issues.
Represent the contractor engineering position in Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs) and Configuration Control Boards (CCBs).
Own Communications Security (COMSEC), TEMPEST, and spectrum considerations where they intersect network architecture.
Drive technical documentation, design verification, and compliance with applicable DoD architecture, RMF, and spectrum standards.
Maintain recurring presence at supported installations; travel may be required up to 25%.

Desired Qualifications

A master's degree is preferred.
Modernization experience in zero trust, cloud, or DevSecOps and familiarity with RMF/ATO are strongly preferred.
USSF/USAF or DoD space mission environment experience is preferred.

Salary Range: 155000 to 200000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Serves as the senior technical authority for network architecture, systems engineering, and technical integration across a consolidated, multi-site DoD enterprise. Owns technical solution integrity, engineering change management, secure architecture, and technical risk across all supported installations, spanning both legacy sustainment and modernization.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

Serves as technical lead for network infrastructure design, sustainment, and lifecycle / technology refresh across all supported sites.

Owns the Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) process and the technical configuration baseline.

Ensures interoperability across consolidated legacy systems and leads technical transition planning.

Provides engineering authority for secure and classified mission systems and their required availability.

Coordinates with cybersecurity / ISSM staff on secure architecture and Risk Management Framework (RMF) / Authority to Operate (ATO) engineering decisions.

Leads modernization engineering, including zero trust architecture (ZTA), DevSecOps, hybrid / commercial cloud, and AI-enabled operations (AIOps).

Serves as the technical escalation point for complex outages, capacity, and performance issues.

Represents the contractor engineering position in Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs) and Configuration Control Boards (CCBs).

Owns COMSEC, TEMPEST, and spectrum considerations where they intersect network architecture.

Drives technical documentation, design verification, and compliance with applicable DoD architecture, RMF, and spectrum standards.

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer / Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (Master's preferred).

10+ years of network / systems engineering experience, including 5+ years in a lead or chief engineer role.

Experience engineering or sustaining DoD network infrastructure; exposure to secure / classified systems.

Modernization experience (zero trust, cloud, DevSecOps) and RMF / ATO familiarity strongly preferred.

USSF/USAF or DoD space mission environment experience preferred.

Certifications

Senior network certification such as CCNP or CCIE may be required.

DoD 8140/8570-aligned IAT Level II or III (e.g., Security+, CySA+, or higher) may be required.

Security Clearance

Active Top Secret (TS) clearance required; eligibility for TS/SCI may be required for certain work areas.

U.S. citizenship required.

Other (Travel, Work Environment, DoD 8570 Requirements, Administrative Notes, etc.)

Hybrid position in the Colorado Springs, CO area; recurring presence at supported installations (travel estimated up to 25%).

Fast-paced 24/7/365 mission-support environment; occasional after-hours support for major outages or engineering events.

Computer World Services is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. Current employees and/or qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Computer World Services is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Computer World Services will ensure that individuals with disabilities (IWD) are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

About the Company

Computer World Services

Mission-critical IT services for government

Computer World Services provides IT services and support to the Federal Government, focusing on mission-critical and enterprise needs. Its offerings include IT operations and maintenance, systems architecture and engineering, cloud solution services, agile software development, call center outsourcing, and cybersecurity. The company works by delivering a range of services through a staff of 400+ across 20+ federal customers worldwide, pairing hands-on operations with engineering, cloud, and security capabilities to meet government missions. It differentiates itself through formal quality and process certifications (ISO 9001:2015 and CMMI-DEV Level 3) and a track record of ongoing process improvement. The company’s goal is to provide reliable, secure, and scalable IT support and development to federal agencies, ensuring mission success and continual performance improvement.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Falls Church, VA
Founded: 1990

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