Technical Lead (Systems Engineer) - Northern, VA Area; Must hav with Security Clearance - Synertex LLC : Job Details

Technical Lead (Systems Engineer) Northern Virginia Full-Time | On-site | Position Contingent Upon Award Join Synertex and bring your expertise to a mission that matters. We're looking for a Technical Lead (Systems Engineer) with a background in enterprise architecture, system integration, and technical leadership to support critical federal and intelligence community initiatives. If you're passionate about aligning technology with mission outcomes and thrive in a strategic, hands-on leadership role-this opportunity is for you. RESPONSIBILITIES * Serve as the senior technical advisor for systems engineering efforts across complex IT initiatives * Lead integration and development efforts aligned with enterprise architecture and strategic objectives * Oversee the full systems engineering lifecycle, from concept through deployment and sustainment * Provide hands-on guidance in areas such as cloud, virtualization, and enterprise platform optimization * Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment of system designs with mission needs * Contribute to architectural reviews, risk assessments, and technical planning * Mentor junior engineers and support technical knowledge-sharing across teams * Ensure compliance with relevant IC or DoD standards, policies, and frameworks REQUIREMENTS * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field * 8+ years of experience in systems engineering, including leadership roles * Experience in system integration, enterprise architecture, and IT lifecycle development * Proficiency with systems modeling tools and engineering methodologies * Strong understanding of cloud technologies, virtualization, and enterprise platforms * Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and verbal/written communication skills PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Experience working in intelligence community (IC) or Department of Defense (DoD) environments * Familiarity with architecture frameworks such as DoDAF or TOGAF * Certifications in systems engineering or cloud platforms (e.g., INCOSE CSEP, AWS Solutions Architect) * Background in leading cross-functional technical teams supporting mission-critical operations Join a mission-driven team advancing resilient and scalable systems architecture for national defense and intelligence operations. Apply today and become part of Synertex's legacy of innovation, leadership, and excellence.