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Principal Systems Solutions Engineer

By Light Professional IT Services
By Light Professional IT Services Salary
Mc Lean, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2026
Company Overview

By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.

Position Overview

Our By Light team, the premier providers of innovative Information Technology (IT) services and communications support to the Department of Defense and Federal Agencies, is growing. We’re increasing our team to support the US Army Comprehensive Modernization (COMPMOD) program. The program delivers end-to-end EFIS&T services—including survey and design through installation, security, and testing. This work spans NIPR and SIPR networks, Wi-Fi, VoIP, ISP/OSP infrastructure, and voice modernization across all CONUS Army installations.

We’re looking for a Principal Systems Solutions Engineer to lead systems engineering efforts for Army network modernization initiatives. You’ll develop and guide engineering solutions from concept through final design, providing fielding teams with the technical direction, documentation, and artifacts needed to successfully implement COMPMOD capabilities.

You’ll work closely with government stakeholders and engineering teams to ensure solutions meet mission requirements, comply with DoD and Army standards, and are ready for deployment and operational use.

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Responsibilities

  • Develop system engineering plans to modernize, upgrade, and enhance capabilities across the project lifecycle
  • Lead systems engineering efforts from concept development through final design for COMPMOD GENM-A capabilities
  • Develop and deliver engineering installation plans (EIP) and implementation solutions
  • Provide fielding engineers with complete technical packages, including:
    • As-is and to-be physical and logical network architectures
    • Integration, test, implementation, and transition/migration plans
    • Cybersecurity artifacts (STIGs, POA&Ms, approved OS versions)
    • Hardware/software lists and installation team checklists
  • Apply U.S. Army engineering processes and identify additional documentation needs as required
  • Support program milestone decisions through technical analysis and issue resolution recommendations
  • Prepare, review, and deliver required engineering plans, reports, and briefings
  • Provide technical support for program reviews, conferences, and stakeholder meetings
Required Experience/Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in IT, engineering, or a related technical field
  • Four (4) additional years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
  • 10 years of experience as a Lead Engineer or leading projects of similar scope and complexity
  • CCIE or CCDE certification
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification
  • DevOps certification from Cisco, Microsoft, or another industry-recognized provider

Preferred Experience/Qualifications

  • Prior experience supporting the U.S. Army or other federal agencies
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage senior military leadership and technical teams

Special Requirements/Security Clearance

  • Active TS/SCI Clearance at teh time of application

Physical Demands

  • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs

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