Senior Systems Engineer | SME

Suitland, MD
Full Time
Experienced
Senior Systems Engineer, SME | U.S. Census Bureau

Help advance the U.S. Census Bureau’s technology modernization efforts as a Senior Systems Engineer supporting CenTAM’s Enterprise and Geospatial Transformation & Application Modernization (GeoTAM) program.

In this position, you will provide senior-level technical leadership and architectural oversight across enterprise and geospatial modernization initiatives. You will oversee the overall systems architecture, guide the integration of applications and technologies, and help drive cloud modernization efforts. Working with engineering teams and technical specialists, you will evaluate proposed solutions, establish technical direction, and ensure the overall approach supports business and mission requirements while following established architecture principles and engineering best practices.

This is primarily a technical leadership and oversight position, rather than a day-to-day hands-on engineering role. You will be responsible for overseeing the teams executing the technical work, providing direction on complex engineering challenges, and stepping in with direct technical expertise when needed. Your leadership will help ensure the successful coordination and delivery of modernization initiatives that support the Census Bureau’s mission.

This opportunity is an excellent fit for an experienced systems engineering professional with a strong background in enterprise architecture, systems integration, and cloud modernization who is ready to apply that expertise at the broader program level.

Requirements
  • U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance
  • Bachelor's degree and 15+ years of relevant professional experience in systems engineering, enterprise architecture, IT, or a related field
  • Extensive experience leading enterprise IT architecture, systems integration, and large-scale modernization initiatives
  • Strong expertise in cloud technologies, including experience guiding cloud architecture, migration, and modernization initiatives
  • Ability to translate business and mission requirements into enterprise-level technical strategies, architectural solutions, and implementation plans
  • Demonstrated experience providing technical direction and oversight to multidisciplinary engineering teams, evaluating proposed solutions, and resolving complex architectural challenges
  • Experience establishing and maintaining architecture standards, technical governance, system design documentation, and quality assurance practices
  • Experience guiding the adoption and implementation of Agile or scaled Agile methodologies across technical teams
  • Experience supporting IT systems, engineering initiatives, or technology modernization efforts within the geospatial industry or a geospatial mission environment
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to stakeholders and ensure technical direction remains aligned with project objectives, schedules, and delivery expectations
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working in Oracle database environments is strongly preferred
  • Familiarity with SQL and enterprise database concepts
  • Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP) certification
  • Cloud certification in Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud
  • Agile certification, such as Scrum or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
*Please note: This opportunity is contingent upon contract award*

Salary Range: $140,000 - $160,000
Apply now or send your resume directly to Antoine Thomas: [email protected]

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We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Customizable healthcare plans, dental and vision coverage
  • Paid time off (PTO), 11 federal holidays, and a matching 401(k) plan
  • Short- and long-term disability, life insurance, cancer insurance, and pet insuranc
  • Ongoing training and career advancement opportunities
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