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Technical Lead (Systems Engineer) with Security Clearance

Synertex LLCBethesda, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted 13 Jul 2026

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Mid Senior

Job Description

Technical Lead (Systems Engineer) 📍 Bethesda, MD | McLean, VA | Chantilly, VA 📌 Full-Time | On-site | Position Contingent Upon Award Join a mission that matters. We're seeking a skilled Technical Lead Systems Engineer to support critical government and intelligence initiatives by serving as a thought leader in cloud, enterprise architecture, and associated platforms. This role focuses on performing complex systems architecture and engineering to define, design, and implement enterprise wide IT solutions that support mission critical operations. If you excel at designing scalable enterprise systems, leading technical architecture decisions, and thrive in a fast paced, detail oriented, and mission driven environment, this opportunity is for you. Position Overview:  Provides senior technical leadership for systems engineering activities. Serves as technical authority for systems integration, architecture decisions, and engineering standards. Mentors Systems Engineers, ensures adherence to engineering processes, and interfaces with Government on technical matters. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Perform complex systems architecture and engineering to define, architect, design, engineer, and implement enterprise-wide IT systems and solutions across the technology stack. * Develop design concepts consistent with Enterprise Architecture guidance and industry best practices to address new requirements and enhance performance. * Provide technical expertise in creating, updating, maintaining, and visualizing architecture data. * Serve as technical liaison with regard to system architecture focusing on performance, availability, redundancy, data protection, and information security. * Collaborate with customers to evaluate mission drivers, identify challenges, define mitigation strategies, assess applications, develop transition plans, and develop business cases for Cloud and other initiatives. REQUIREMENTS: TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required, including additional security screenings Education and Experience Requirements Candidates must meet the following minimum education and relevant experience combinations by level: Entry Level: * HS/GED + 6 years experience * Associate's + 4 years experience * Bachelor's + 2 years experience * Master's degree (experience may be substituted as appropriate) Journeyman Level: * HS/GED + 8 years experience * Associate's + 6 years experience * Bachelor's + 4 years experience * Master's + 2 years experience Senior Level: * HS/GED + 10 years experience * Associate's + 8 years experience * Bachelor's + 6 years experience * Master's + 4 years experience * PhD + 2 years experience Expert / Master Level: * HS/GED + 12 years experience * Associate's + 10 years experience * Bachelor's + 8 years experience * Master's + 6 years experience * PhD + 4 years experience Join a mission-driven team advancing government communication capabilities and operational readiness. Apply today and become part of Synertex LLC's legacy of innovation, leadership, and excellence.

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