Lead Software Systems Engineer

Rockwoods is hiring a Lead Software Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership for software systems engineering, enterprise architecture, and modernization initiatives. The role designs and maintains complex systems, guides engineering teams, and supports cybersecurity, data analytics, and compliance with open systems and DoD architecture requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, implementation, testing, and maintenance of complex software systems and applications
• Formulate and define software and system specifications for new and existing applications
• Design enterprise architectures encompassing software, hardware, networking, and communication components
• Ensure system compatibility and compliance with open systems standards and DoD architecture frameworks
• Evaluate and recommend software and hardware enhancements, technology refreshes, and modernization strategies
• Develop high-level system architecture diagrams, technical roadmaps, and engineering documentation
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, direction, and oversight to engineering and development teams
• Support all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, deployment, and sustainment
• Conduct software quality assurance reviews and evaluate existing and emerging software products
• Design and support large-scale operating systems, telecommunications networks, and enterprise computing environments
• Perform complex software systems programming, troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization
• Collaborate with project management teams to develop project schedules, technical strategies, and resource plans
• Implement and support Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) and other modern cybersecurity solutions
• Develop and maintain business intelligence solutions, analytics platforms, data models, dashboards, and reporting capabilities
• Analyze system performance and provide recommendations for continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and organizational standards

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in systems engineering, software development, and enterprise application support
• Demonstrated experience designing and supporting enterprise-scale software systems and architectures
• Experience with Business Intelligence (BI) platforms , data analytics, data modeling, and dashboard development
• Experience implementing and supporting Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) solutions and modern security architectures
• Strong understanding of software engineering methodologies, systems integration, and enterprise architecture principles
• Experience producing technical documentation, system diagrams, and architectural design artifacts
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical leadership skills
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary technical teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Must possess an IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive Security Clearance or Tier 3 (T3) Clearance
• Experience supporting federal government or Department of Defense (DoD) programs
• Knowledge of cloud platforms, enterprise modernization strategies, and digital transformation initiatives
• Experience with large-scale telecommunications networks and distributed computing environments
• Familiarity with Agile, DevSecOps, and modern software delivery practices
• Experience with data visualization, reporting tools, and advanced analytical platforms
• Relevant technical certification from a nationally recognized authority, such as:
• CompTIA Security+
• CISSP
• CASP+
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• TOGAF
• Other equivalent industry-recognized certifications