Lead Engineer - Isys Technologies

I2X Technologies is a reputable technology services company to the Federal Government.  Whether the focus is on space exploration, national security, cyber security, or cutting-edge engineering applications, I2X is ready to offer you the chance to make a real-world impact in your field and for your country.  We provide long-term growth and development. Headquartered in Colorado, I2X is engaged in programs across the country and in more than 20 states.  Our programs support multiple Federal agencies, the Department of Defense and often focused on the space initiatives of our government customers..

I2X Technologies is seeking a Lead Engineer to join its team and to support our Customer's program in Patuxent River, MD.  Position will be on site and will require an active Top Secret Clearance. 

Role: Provides technical leadership for day-to-day operation. Responsible for providing planning, direction and coordination of all engineering efforts. Supports design reviews. Maintains knowledge of current and developing technologies, design and analysis methodologies, and develops models and architectural guidelines for current and future system development. This position is responsible for technical performance, engineering costs and schedules, and serves as the Contractor's primary technical

spokesperson for projects and/or programs. Advises management and customers on operations and research studies and applications, including technology assessments, schedule, budget development to complete projects, and delivers results to customers.  Advises the Event Directors and Event Designers on capabilities to meet test/training event requirements.

Lead Engineer Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in computer science; or a focus in computer and information sciences, engineering, mathematics, management information systems, cybersecurity, or a related discipline with corresponding experience and demonstrated mastery of relevant computer science topics
• Direct experience with software development and requirements management
• Proven experience leading teams to develop new and existing products, solutions, and processes
• Experience with project logistics by managing and balancing project resources across multiple competing priorities, including securing adequate resources needed for teams to meet schedule
• Communicates effectively, accurately conveys project status, and able to identify, assess, and mitigate risks
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to express technical ideas to senior decision makers
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Experience working government programs with controlled engineering baselines
• Intermediate knowledge of cyber security, including common risks to IT systems
• Intermediate knowledge of enterprise IT concepts, architectures, and systems (compute, network, storage)
• Basic knowledge of virtualization and containerization technologies
• Intermediate knowledge of computer networking
• Familiarity with cyber range tools, including deployment automation, configuration automation, monitoring, and traffic generation
• Experience managing a data center of similar or larger scale
• Intermediate knowledge of IT Service Management best practices

Lead Engineer Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree with a focus in computer science; or a focus in computer and information sciences, engineering, mathematics, management information systems, cybersecurity, or a related discipline with corresponding experience and demonstrated mastery of relevant computer science topics
• Advanced knowledge of IT Service Management best practices
• 20+ years of related, proven experience

Essential Requirements:

• US Citizenship required

I2X Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected Veteran status, or disability status.

Salary bands have not yet been determined for this opportunity. I2X Technologies considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer. 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly sit, walk, stand and climb stairs and steps. May require walking long distance from parking to work station. Occasionally, movement that requires twisting at the neck and/or trunk more than the average person, squatting/ stooping/kneeling, reaching above the head, and forward motion will be required. The employee will continuously be required to repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times. Manual and finger dexterity are essential to this position. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, depth perception and telling differences among colors. The employee must be able to communicate through speech with clients and public. Hearing requirements include conversation in both quiet and noisy environments. Lifting may require floor to waist, waist to shoulder, or shoulder to overhead movement of up to 20 pounds. This position demands tolerance for various levels of mental stress.

I2X Technologies is an Engineering and Information Technology Company focused on providing Services to the Federal and State Government. I2X offers a competitive compensation program and comprehensive benefits package to our employees.