IT Mission Project Engineer - Data Services Support - Secret Clearance

Velos

$75K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in IT project management or data services support
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, or related field
  • Master's degree can substitute for 3 years of experience
  • Experience in coordinating and directing peer work
  • Must have a Secret security clearance
  • U.S. Citizenship is required for this position

Responsibilities

  • Manage IT projects and data service support with a focus on missions and facility needs
  • Translate customer requirements into functional specifications
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to develop specialized IT solutions
  • Provide server, file, storage, and replication services support
  • Coordinate implementation and maintenance of critical IT systems
  • Oversee system design, deployment, and maintenance projects
  • Liaise between leadership, mission partners, and technical teams to ensure secure IT environments

Benefits

  • Competitive PTO package
  • 401K retirement plan
  • Health benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement for educational advancement
Full Job Description
IT Mission Project Engineer - Data Services Support

We are looking for highly qualified candidates to support our Wallops Range Contract. This full-time position is located onsite at the Wallops Flight facility in Wallops Island, VA.

Roles and Responsibilities:

This position requires a 50%-50% split between IT PM and Data Services Center support. Responsible for project management of assigned information technology (IT) projects in support of mission/launch and/or facility requirements, which can include planning, design, testing, evaluation, cost analyses, program and project management and quality/risk management for assigned projects. Serves as the alternate project management point of contact for all IT support required by programmatic and mission support. Translate requirements created by customers and missions/programs/projects into functional requirements by service area and RITSS capability; partners with engineers to design, develop, and deploy hybrid, specialized IT solutions and services.

In addition, this position will provide project and administrative support to provide server (hardware and virtual), file, storage, and replication services to support the Range. Supports planning, coordinating, implementation, and sustainment of mission-critical IT systems and infrastructure. Oversees projects involving system design, development, deployment, and maintenance, while ensuring solutions meet operational and business requirements. Responsibilities include managing initiatives related to networks, telecommunications, LAN/WAN environments, system administration, database management, and enterprise IT services, as well as coordinating technical teams and stakeholders to deliver reliable and effective technology solutions. Ensures security requirements are integrated into technology acquisitions and procurement activities, supports risk management initiatives, and serves as a liaison between leadership, mission partners, and technical personnel to maintain a strong and secure IT environment.

Education and Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 years with a BS degree in Computer Science, information technology, mathematics or a related technical field is required and a minimum of ten years of related experience, including experience in coordinating and directing the work of peers (a Masters degree in a technical field may substitute for three years of experience).


Clearance Requirements:
  • Position requires a Secret clearance.
  • Please Note: U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Salary Range:
  • $75,000 - $120,000 (higher end commensurate with experience)


Benefits:

Velos offers a competitive benefits package including PTO, 401K, and health benefits. We know our team is more than just the job we do, which is why we support education advancement with our tuition reimbursement program.

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