Systems Engineer, Expert (Will Consider Senior)

Purpose and Impact: Amentum is seeking a Expert-level Systems Engineer/Technical Project Manager to support its federal client in Northern VA.

The ideal candidate lead cross-functional teams to plan, execute, and deliver Amazon Web Services (AWS) initiatives - such as cloud migrations, data center modernizations, and infrastructure deployments

The candidate will use their expert knowledge of AWS Cloud Technology, agile framework, and client software development lifecycle to ensure adherence to project plans, schedules, and security requirements for systems authorization and accreditation.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

Essential Responsibilities:

Serves as primary backup to Program Manager and Technical Director

Making key architectural decisions, establishing technical standards, and ensuring scalability and security

Taking large features and breaking them down into actionable epics, stories, and tasks for developers

Making critical trade-offs between speed, technical quality, and product scope

Guiding the team through technical issues and challenges

Facilitate status meetings with team members and key stakeholders

Prepare weekly, monthly status reports, and presentations

Anticipating technical bottlenecks and mitigating risks before they disrupt schedule

Cross-functional collaboration with Program Manager, Technical Lead and development teams

Periodically support business capture and proposal activities

Develop technical roadmaps, briefings and project schedules

Promote knowledge sharing and foster innovation within the team

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

Office work environment

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

Active TS/SCI Clearance with FS Poly

Strong knowledge of AWS CLOUD modernization and integration functions

Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, Technology, or a related field

Experience in high-priority sectors such as DoD or intelligence community is strongly preferred.

Required Skills & Competencies

Familiarity with scripting languages (C#, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript)

Have experience with DevOps

Have knowledge of CLOUD optimization

Strong command of Agile/Scrum and Waterfall project management methodologies, coupled with tools like Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint

Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-team communication abilities

Familiarity with modern software development practices/architectures

Excellent analytical, research, and presentation skills (including proposal writing)

Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders

Adaptability in a fast-paced, regulated environment with a bias toward experimentation and learning from pilots.

Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI (Ability and willingness to take poly)

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Technology, or a related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).

Minimum Years of Experience: 5-8 Years. Hands-on experience with cloud environments, IT architecture, and AWS core services

Required Certifications:

AWS CLOUD Practitioner,

Certified Devops Engineer

Salary Range: $225,000 - $235,000

This position [is/is not] designated as a safety sensitive position.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is

responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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Compensation Details:

$200,000 - $220,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

07/22/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.