Engineering Manager

Overview

Our team of experienced network, security, VDI, Linux, and Windows engineers are seeking a motivated Leader to join us in supporting and growing our complex infrastructure. We take our employees’ professional growth seriously. You will lead the team’s accomplishments as you interact with passionate engineers, introducing fresh ideas to our tailored solutions, and members of other teams in solving complex challenges. In this ever-changing industry, we work with you to stay ahead of the competition with the solutions we offer.    

We offer a flexible, reliable, and structured work environment – whether you’re working in Herndon, VA office or from the comfort of your home. We practice Agile and other process methodologies across the entire organization and require your involvement in shaping our current and future solutions. Corporate objectives are discussed openly across the company to help all employees understand the business strategy behind our work, and you will be a part of the leadership team driving the company forward. 

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching and mentoring to engineering managers and their teams, fostering professional growth and excellence within the department.
• Oversee the implementation, operation, and maintenance of global networks and technical solutions, prioritizing reliability, and security as key objectives.
• Assume strategic and tactical leadership responsibilities for engineering operations, guiding the team towards achieving organizational goals.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across stakeholder groups and divisions, including program management teams, to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their objectives and translate them into actionable technical solutions, ensuring client success and satisfaction.
• Identify talent gaps, recruit, mentor, and retain engineering managers and software engineers, cultivating a culture of excellence.
• Establish and oversee the growth and coordination of the engineering department, ensuring comprehensive planning, execution, and technical leadership.
• Lead a high-performance management team, by setting the mission, vision and strategy of the Infrastructure and Operations to maximize the success of business, clients, and IT enterprise programs.
• Provide Subject Matter Expertise in network design, integration, test, security, and implementation of Network Services
• Provide expert knowledge of defense-in-depth standards, Network and Security architecture, network topology, IT device integrity, and common security elements.
• Plan and execute network upgrades and maintenance activities with the appropriate Delivery Operations Managers, NOC Lead, Release Management team and other key stakeholders.
• Direct oversight of technical services, Security and Talent Acquisition functions.
• Develop and maintain technical documents, analyses, and reports.
• Actively participate in Root Cause Analysis for Problem Management activities.
• Achieve goals each year for fiscal revenue, retention, and new growth.
• Develop a strategic plan for FY25 and position the organization for growth in both main and adjacent market spaces. Lead new growth pursuits in several area; manage services, and product areas.  
• Stay current on technologies and trends and be capable of making informed suggestions and decisions for technology updates.
• Other responsibilities include reviewing and updating procedures, mentoring junior staff, coordinating project tasks, and supporting cross-divisional collaboration to advance the company's program portfolio.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:

• Expert in Coaching and Mentoring: Proficient in guiding and mentoring engineering managers and their teams to achieve excellence.
• Global Network Deployment Expertise: Skilled in overseeing the deployment, maintenance, and operation of global networks and technical solutions, prioritizing reliability, and security.
• Strategic Technical Leadership: Demonstrated ability to provide both strategic vision and tactical guidance in engineering operations.
• Effective Stakeholder Communication: Proven success in facilitating seamless collaboration across divisions, including program management teams, to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Client-Centric Approach: Established track record of collaborating with clients to transform their objectives into actionable and effective technical solutions.

Other Qualifications

• Proven track record in building and optimizing high-performance engineering teams through effective organizational processes.
• Skilled in prioritizing divisional objectives and ensuring project alignment with company mission and timelines.
• The ideal candidate will have a BS or MS degree in an Engineering related field, industry certifications, or equivalent experience.
• Capable of assessing and mitigating risks associated with programs, and developing risk, management strategies and contingency plans to ensure programs. 
• Recognized expert technologist with a minimum of 10 years of experience in mission software solutions, commercial cloud solutions, end-user security basics, VPNs, VOIP, encryption, and virtual desktops.
• Ability to develop, manage, and implement a technology roadmap and portfolio.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with public speaking skills
• A security clearance may be required for this position; Therefore, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Location: Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA) with ability to travel to customer sites across the region
• Potential for 10% travel beyond the WMA.

     Our benefits

• 401(k) match of 6% with immediate vesting  
• Highly subsidized Health, Dental, and Vision insurance  
• Legal Resources Plan  
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• 11 Federal Holidays   
• Life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage paid by the company.  
• Free sodas and snacks  
• Company sponsored weekly breakfast or lunch.  
• Awesome holiday parties and a fun family picnic  
• Participation in several charitable events  

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, national origin, color, age, military service eligibility or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other protected class. We encourage and support workplace diversity.