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Lead Engineer with Security Clearance

ClearanceJobs
Arlington, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/21/2026
Job Description Computer World Services Corp. (CWS) is seeking qualified candidates to support an engineering effort in the National Capital Region (NCR). The work scope is to plan, design, test, build, implement, deploy, and transition Information Technology (IT) solutions to meet various customer requirements in the NCR. Selected candidates will provide customers with seamless transitions to leading edge solutions which meet security requirements and provide operations and maintenance for development and test environments and provide specialized support for mission specific systems and applications. The Lead Engineer works at the highest systems level to provide expert advice and counsel to assigned functional/user area managers and project teams for systems of the most complex nature, often crossing functional lines. Key Tasks & Responsibilities * Designs major computer systems

  • Coordinates work on subsystems
  • Oversees the integration of new applications with established systems and files
  • Confers with assigned systems users and evaluates utilization to identify requirements modifications which will facilitate integration, increase efficiency, and/or reduce costs
  • Investigates new procedures, equipment, and operating systems to determine their usefulness and applicability to operations
  • Assists systems management in developing systems analysis standards and provides consultative direction to applications programmers, systems software engineers, computer center operations and user personnel in the planning and scheduling of systems projects which cross functional lines or are of the most complex nature. Education & Experience * Minimum of a Master's degree in an IT field
  • Must have fifteen or more years' directly related experience in all phases of systems engineering.
  • Requires advanced knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in all phases of the engineering, application, and development of multiple operating systems
  • Knowledge of or certification in specific applications or processes may be required, depending on job assignment. Certifications * CompTIA Security , or higher Security Clearance * Active DOD security clearance (TOP SECRET) Other (Travel, Work Environment, DoD 8570 Requirements, Administrative Notes, etc.) * Onsite support within government facilities located across the National Capital Region (NCR) 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] We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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