Chief Systems Engineer

DescriptionWho We AreKnown for being a Best Place to Work and a People First company, IronArch Technology is an award-winning Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in providing innovative solutions and world class services to Federal Government clients.Our employees have voted us as a 'Best Place to Work' 8 times and we are an INC 5000 recipient for being one of the fastest growing businesses in the United States.Our Values: People First, Servant Leadership, Deliver and Inspire Excellence, Do the right thing!What You'll DoThe Chief Systems Engineer plays a critical role in leading large-scale systems development, ensuring that solutions are both technically robust and aligned with customer mission objectives. With expertise in SDLC frameworks, technical evaluation, and VA-specific processes like Technical Reference Manual (TRM) approval, the individual ensures successful project execution and high-quality results. Their leadership, strategic thinking, and ability to drive innovation make them integral to the program's success, guiding teams through the complexities of large-scale systems integration while maintaining a focus on customer goals.Primary ExpectationsDevelop end-to-end project requirements for simple to moderately complex systems within designated subject matter domainsAssist staff in developing, analyzing, and evaluating recommendations for system improvements, optimization, development, and/or maintenanceProvide support across specialized technical areas, including information systems architecture, networking, telecommunications, automation, communications protocols, risk management/electronic analysis, software lifecycle management, software development methodologies, and modeling and simulationRequirementsAbility to obtain Public Trust ClearanceMinimum of 8 years of experience in relevant technical fieldsAt least 4 years of specialized experience in the specific subject matter areaTechnical CompetenciesLarge-Scale Systems DevelopmentAbility to coordinate development and operations teams in collaboration with stakeholdersExperience developing and deploying high-quality, integrated solutions that meet mission objectivesTechnology LeadershipExperience conducting technical evaluations of alternative technologies and tools aligned with mission needsFamiliarity with VA TRM approval processes for tool selection and implementationSDLC OptimizationIn-depth knowledge of SDLC frameworksAbility to tailor scalable SDLC models to meet customer-driven delivery goals and improve project outcomesCloud Architecture & Engineering (AWS)AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional or Associate) or equivalent experienceExperience designing fault-tolerant, highly available architectures using services such as EC2, RDS, Lambda, S3, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, IAM, VPC, and Route 53Knowledge of GovCloud and FedRAMP-compliant deploymentsAbility to integrate AWS-native tools into CI/CD pipelines with DevSecOps methodologiesExperience implementing cost optimization, auto-scaling, and disaster recovery strategiesSalesforce Platform EngineeringExpertise in Salesforce architecture (Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, custom apps)Experience integrating Salesforce with external systems via REST/SOAP APIs, MuleSoft, Heroku, and other middleware toolsFamiliarity with Salesforce Multi-Org and Government Cloud environmentsExperience managing Salesforce DevOps workflows: metadata deployments, SFDX CLI, version control, sandbox managementKnowledge of Salesforce security and role hierarchy best practices for government implementationsEnterprise Integration & MiddlewareExperience designing API gateways, data services, and event-driven architectures for real-time cross-platform integrationProficiency with tools like MuleSoft, Kafka, and AWS EventBridge for scalable integrationAbility to synchronize data across Salesforce, legacy databases, and cloud environmentsDevSecOps LeadershipHands-on experience designing and maintaining secure CI/CD pipelines supporting multi-cloud deployments (Salesforce and AWS)Experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation) and automated testing toolsKnowledge of embedding security tools like SonarQube, Checkmarx, and AWS Security Hub into development workflowsFamiliarity with FISMA and FedRAMP compliance standardsExperience supporting continuous ATO and secure production release deploymentsArchitecture Governance & TRM AlignmentExperience evaluating and supporting approval of new tools through federal processesAbility to develop Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) and support Architecture Review BoardsExperience leading cloud and platform technology roadmap planning to align with mission prioritiesScaled Agile Program ExecutionExperience leading Agile/SAFe teams across AWS and Salesforce workstreamsAbility to align testing and deployment timelines across platformsExperience facilitating PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, and ongoing improvement cyclesTechnical Leadership & Stakeholder EngagementAbility to guide Salesforce developers, AWS engineers, and integration specialistsExperience translating mission needs into scalable, interoperable technical solutionsExperience engaging stakeholders on system design tradeoffs, tool evaluations, and compliance strategiesTools & TechnologiesAWS: EC2, Lambda, CloudFormation, RDS, S3, CloudTrail, IAM, SNS, SQSSalesforce: Apex, Lightning Components, Flow, Salesforce DX, Experience CloudDevOps: GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, Terraform, Artifactory, SonarQubeSecurity: AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, STIGs, Nessus, SplunkIntegration: MuleSoft, Postman, Heroku, REST/SOAP APIs, KafkaData: Snowflake, Redshift, Glue, Salesforce Connect, S3 Athena#LI-remoteWhy IronArch Technology?Awarded Best Place to Work 8 times!Competitive compensation and market-leading bonus opportunitiesMedical, dental and vision benefits where a significant portion of the premium is subsidized by IronArch. For qualifying high deductible health plans, IronArch also contributes towards a Health Reimbursement Account to cover eligible medical expensesCompany-provided healthcare concierge assistance to help explain your coverage in plain language; help you find, choose, and schedule quality care; and address billing, benefit, or claims concerns, potentially saving hours of your time401(k) retirement plan where the company contributes dollar for dollar up to 3 percent, and 50 cents on the dollar for the 4th and 5th percent with immediate entry and immediate vesting20 days of PTO accumulated per calendar year11 paid holidaysBereavement, jury duty, parental (maternity/paternity/adoption), and military leavesSabbatical programsCompany-paid short- and long-term disabilityCompany-paid life insuranceVoluntary life, accidental and indemnity income replacement benefitsProfessional development reimbursementHealth club reimbursementMatching donation program and annual philanthropic activitiesPet insuranceAnd more!Apply today to learn why IronArch Technology has been recognized as "Best Place to Work" for 8 years!IronArch Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by alignment with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, IronArch includes a salary range in our job descriptions to support equity and transparency in our hiring process. The compensation range provided reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role, with the final offer determined by a variety of factors including skills, experience, and scope of responsibilities.Salary Description$160,000-$225,000 #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17