CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Active Top Secret/SCI US Government clearance
Tau Six, an agile small company delivering cutting edge cybersecurity and systems integration services to the US National Security market, has an immediate need for a Principal System Engineer & Capability Integration Lead for a Department of Defense customer. This high-profile contract will assist the DoD with the oversight and management of information technology projects to develop and integrate department-wide Enterprise services. The ideal candidate will bring a solid technical background while able to manage and motivate people. Candidates must be experienced in implementing IT projects and systems that will meet mission objectives.
Clearance Required: Top Secret / SCI
Responsibilities:
- Oversee each IT project’s life cycle from conception to completion, with an emphasis on technical soundness and resource efficiency
- Provide written expert position and recommendations, white papers, and concept of operations to gain Department-wide approval for new technical IT capabilities
- Oversee technology infrastructure projects and evaluate them according to established goals and metrics
- Provide technical advice on secure network infrastructure implementation, technology, and management
- Devise and establish IT policies and systems to support the implementation of strategies set by customer leadership
- Develop and revise business requirements for technology projects
- Apply architectural and functional specifications to each project
- Meet with stakeholders to refine and evaluate requirements, strategy and mission needs
- Help document and enforce IT architectural and design standards across all projects
- Research and introduce new technologies for DoD customers
- Assist in creating community IT standards
- Improves operations by conducting functional and systems analyses and recommending changes in policies and procedures
- Develop and implement best practices for overall annual goal management, process management, risk mitigation, vendor management, contract management, and issue resolution
- Motivate staff and consultants to achieve business objectives
- Support Business Development activities as necessary
- Uphold Tau Six values and operating principles; foster a success-oriented, accountable environment. Lead using principles of mutual accountability and clear, direct, honest communication
Requirements:
- Proven experience as IT project manager or similar role
- Experience in implementation and evaluation of secure IT infrastructure, networks, and systems including Enterprise Unified Communications (VoIP/VTC)
- Experience in controlling information technology projects (budget, schedule, resources)
- Expert understanding of computer networks and technologies
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills
- Outstanding communication abilities
- BS/BA in computer science, engineering or relevant field; MS/MA will be a plus
Must have an active TS/SCI clearance with the U.S. Federal Government.