Computer World Services Corp. (CWS)

Chief Engineer (Network / Systems Engineering Lead)

Computer World Services Corp. (CWS) • $155K — $200K *
Colorado Springs, CO 80918In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (Master's preferred).
  • 10+ years of network/systems engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a lead role.
  • Experience with DoD network infrastructure and secure/classified systems is essential.
  • Familiarity with modernization practices like zero trust, cloud, and DevSecOps is strongly preferred.
  • Prior experience in USSF/USAF or DoD space mission environments is a plus.
  • Senior network certification (e.g., CCNP or CCIE) may be required.
  • DoD 8140/8570-aligned certification (e.g., Security+, CySA+) may be necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and sustainment of network infrastructure across all sites.
  • Manage the Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) process and configuration baselines.
  • Ensure interoperability among legacy systems and manage technical transition planning.
  • Act as engineering authority for secure mission systems and availability requirements.
  • Coordinate with cybersecurity staff on architecture and risk management decisions.
  • Drive modernization engineering efforts, focusing on zero trust architecture and AI-enabled operations.
  • Serve as technical escalation point for outages and performance issues.
  • Represent engineering perspectives in Technical Interchange Meetings and Configuration Control Boards.
  • Oversee compliance with DoD architecture and spectrum standards.

Benefits

  • On-site position in Colorado Springs, CO, with up to 25% travel to installations.
  • Fast-paced 24/7/365 mission-support environment with potential after-hours requirements.
Full Job Description
Serves as the senior technical authority for network architecture, systems engineering, and technical integration across a consolidated, multi-site DoD enterprise. Owns technical solution integrity, engineering change management, secure architecture, and technical risk across all supported installations, spanning both legacy sustainment and modernization.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Serves as technical lead for network infrastructure design, sustainment, and lifecycle / technology refresh across all supported sites.
  • Owns the Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) process and the technical configuration baseline.
  • Ensures interoperability across consolidated legacy systems and leads technical transition planning.
  • Provides engineering authority for secure and classified mission systems and their required availability.
  • Coordinates with cybersecurity / ISSM staff on secure architecture and Risk Management Framework (RMF) / Authority to Operate (ATO) engineering decisions.
  • Leads modernization engineering, including zero trust architecture (ZTA), DevSecOps, hybrid / commercial cloud, and AI-enabled operations (AIOps).
  • Serves as the technical escalation point for complex outages, capacity, and performance issues.
  • Represents the contractor engineering position in Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs) and Configuration Control Boards (CCBs).
  • Owns COMSEC, TEMPEST, and spectrum considerations where they intersect network architecture.
  • Drives technical documentation, design verification, and compliance with applicable DoD architecture, RMF, and spectrum standards.


Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer / Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (Master's preferred).
  • 10+ years of network / systems engineering experience, including 5+ years in a lead or chief engineer role.
  • Experience engineering or sustaining DoD network infrastructure; exposure to secure / classified systems.
  • Modernization experience (zero trust, cloud, DevSecOps) and RMF / ATO familiarity strongly preferred.
  • USSF/USAF or DoD space mission environment experience preferred.


Certifications

  • Senior network certification such as CCNP or CCIE may be required.
  • DoD 8140/8570-aligned IAT Level II or III (e.g., Security+, CySA+, or higher) may be required.


Security Clearance

  • Active Top Secret (TS) clearance required; eligibility for TS/SCI may be required for certain work areas.
  • U.S. citizenship required.


Other (Travel, Work Environment, DoD 8570 Requirements, Administrative Notes, etc.)

  • On-site position in the Colorado Springs, CO area; recurring presence at supported installations (travel estimated up to 25%).
  • Fast-paced 24/7/365 mission-support environment; occasional after-hours support for major outages or engineering events.


$155,000 - $200,000 a year

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity. The posted range is appropriate for a typical candidate meeting, at a minimum, all the core requirements of the position

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