Chief Engineer (Network / Systems Engineering Lead)
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SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationColorado Springs, CO
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience10+ yrs
DepartmentComputer World Services, CWS
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedJul 22, 2026 · 3mo ago
Verified live1d ago
May no longer be actively hiring
Posted by the company on Jul 22, 202647% of this company's open roles have been listed for 90+ daysNo pay range listed, though Colorado requires one
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
10+ years of network / systems engineering experience
5+ years in a lead or chief engineer role
Experience engineering or sustaining DoD network infrastructure
Exposure to secure / classified systems
Active Top Secret (TS) clearance
Master's degree in related field
Modernization experience (zero trust, cloud, DevSecOps)
RMF / ATO familiarity
USSF/USAF or DoD space mission environment experience
Senior network certification such as CCNP or CCIE
DoD 8140/8570-aligned IAT Level II or III (e.g., Security+, CySA+, or higher)
Eligibility for TS/SCI for certain work areas
U.S. citizenship
Skills
CCNP
CCIE
Security+
CySA+
zero trust architecture
DevSecOps
hybrid cloud
commercial cloud
AI-enabled operations
AIOps
RMF
ATO
COMSEC
TEMPEST
About the role
Serves as the senior technical authority for network architecture, systems engineering, and technical integration across a consolidated, multi-site DoD enterprise. Owns technical solution integrity, engineering change management, secure architecture, and technical risk across all supported installations, spanning both legacy sustainment and modernization.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
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Serves as technical lead for network infrastructure design, sustainment, and lifecycle / technology refresh across all supported sites.
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Owns the Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) process and the technical configuration baseline.
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Ensures interoperability across consolidated legacy systems and leads technical transition planning.
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Provides engineering authority for secure and classified mission systems and their required availability.
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Coordinates with cybersecurity / ISSM staff on secure architecture and Risk Management Framework (RMF) / Authority to Operate (ATO) engineering decisions.
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Leads modernization engineering, including zero trust architecture (ZTA), DevSecOps, hybrid / commercial cloud, and AI-enabled operations (AIOps).
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Serves as the technical escalation point for complex outages, capacity, and performance issues.
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Represents the contractor engineering position in Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs) and Configuration Control Boards (CCBs).
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Owns COMSEC, TEMPEST, and spectrum considerations where they intersect network architecture.
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Drives technical documentation, design verification, and compliance with applicable DoD architecture, RMF, and spectrum standards.
Education & Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer / Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
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10+ years of network / systems engineering experience, including 5+ years in a lead or chief engineer role.
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Experience engineering or sustaining DoD network infrastructure; exposure to secure / classified systems.
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Modernization experience (zero trust, cloud, DevSecOps) and RMF / ATO familiarity strongly preferred.
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USSF/USAF or DoD space mission environment experience preferred.
Certifications
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Senior network certification such as CCNP or CCIE may be required.
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DoD 8140/8570-aligned IAT Level II or III (e.g., Security+, CySA+, or higher) may be required.
Security Clearance
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Active Top Secret (TS) clearance required; eligibility for TS/SCI may be required for certain work areas.
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U.S. citizenship required.
Other (Travel, Work Environment, DoD 8570 Requirements, Administrative Notes, etc.)
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Hybrid position in the Colorado Springs, CO area; recurring presence at supported installations (travel estimated up to 25%).
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Fast-paced 24/7/365 mission-support environment; occasional after-hours support for major outages or engineering events.
Legal
Computer World Services is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. Current employees and/or qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
Computer World Services is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Computer World Services will ensure that individuals with disabilities (IWD) are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].