Sr. System Engineer Lead

 

Join the team at Freedom Technology Solutions Group and elevate your career! Seize this opportunity to earn a $25,000 welcome bonus as you become part of our forward-thinking crew. Enjoy the perks of telecommuting and flexible scheduling. Don’t wait—submit your application today and embark on a thrilling professional journey!

 

Freedom Technology Solutions Group is looking for an ambitious, experienced System Engineer and Technical Task Lead to join our established team. In this role you will provide technical leadership for the integration of requirements, design, and technology of multiple geospatially focused web services and systems. This position also oversees GTC User Support Desk, Outreach, Technical Writing, DevOps and Test Engineers. 

 

• Conduct process evaluations of the corporate enterprise applications to identify areas for improvement and optimization while ensuring adherence to enterprise process standards for the development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, Government Product Leads and Government Leadership Teams to define, prioritize and implement process improvement initiatives
• Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of software development processes and methodologies within the program and facilitate the adoption of agile and DevOps practices
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including process standards, program-level templates and best practice guides
• Conduct regular assessments to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for optimization within the application development lifecycle 
• Proactively identify potential risks and issues in the systems and propose mitigation strategies
• Conduct training sessions and workshops to promote knowledge sharing and enhance the technical skills of the team members
• Engage with Government Leadership, Product Leads and development teams to identify technical issues and provide guidance and coordinate solutions to resolve them effectively
• Participate in incident response and problem-solving activities to address critical system issues and minimize downtime
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior system engineers and other team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth 
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to enterprise application development and support 

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university 
• Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree
• Twenty (20) years’ experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity within the Federal Government
• Demonstrated experience in planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts 
• Proficiency in agile and DevOps methodologies, with a proven track record of successfully implementing and promoting these practices within an organization
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues related to enterprise applications, working closely with development teams to identify root causes and implement effective solutions
• In-depth knowledge of enterprise process standards and the ability to ensure adherence to these standards throughout the application development and maintenance lifecycle
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively interact with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and management, providing guidance, presenting ideas, and driving consensus for process evaluation and improvement initiatives 

• Certifications in relevant areas, such as Agile (e.g., Certified Scrum Master) or DevOps (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer), demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Knowledge of continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and related tools, such as Jenkins, GitLab, or Azure DevOps
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) and automation tools to streamline and automate system engineering tasks and processes