Chief Engineer

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Technical Solutions Job Qualifications: Skills: Design, IT Roadmap, Zero Trust Architecture Certifications: None Experience: 10 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: Job Summary We are seeking a Chief Engineer to lead end-to-end architecture, integration, testing, and fielding for the Department of the Air Force Next Generation Gateways (NGG) Zero Trust mandate. The role operates at a systems-of-systems level, directs cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) across networking, computing and storage, hardware and software integration, and cybersecurity, and delivers executive-level communications to senior military and civilian stakeholders. Responsibilities Lead systems-level architecture, , hands-on engineering, design, integration, initial lab/field testing, site deployment, and knowledge transfer for NGG Zero Trust capabilities across classified and unclassified enclaves. Direct and synchronize cross-functional IPTs spanning networking, compute/storage, hardware integration, software integration, and cybersecurity to deliver mission outcomes. Define and own the Zero Trust technical approach (identity, access, segmentation, visibility, policy enforcement) and ensure solution maturity through subsystem design documentation, hands-on subsystem engineering, testing,