PROJECT MANAGER -
SYSTEM & SECURITY ENGINEERING

The job location is in St. Louis, MO and/or Springfield, VA.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Project Manager with strong expertise in Systems and Security Engineering. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record managing large-scale projects within government sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

1) Project Management & Execution

• Implement and manage multiple components of the specified project, ensuring they are completed within scope
• Leverage Agile methodologies to enhance collaboration, adaptability, and efficient delivery of project milestones
• Track project milestones, manage risks, and report status updates to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Analyze and recommend solutions for deficiencies in system architectures, improving system stability and security.
• Oversee transition plans for the handover of software licenses and hardware to new development and operations teams.
• Evaluate search technologies and system components, ensuring alignment with contract deliverables and performance standards.
• Perform preliminary testing and provide recommendations for component integration and system functionality.
• Support the development and review of system architectures, ensuring accuracy and alignment with operational objectives.

2) Systems & Security Engineering

• Oversee lifecycle management for security packages, improving security processes and streamlining approval pathways.
• Develop technical documentation, including Version Description Documents (VDDs), Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP), and Concepts of Operations (CONOPS).
• Support government testing protocols, ensuring alignment with industry standards and organizational objectives.
• Manage documentation for operational readiness and ensure accurate system architecture reviews.
• Manage the lifecycle of security packages, achieving reductions in security findings and facilitating baseline approvals.
• Oversee stakeholder engagement concerning security requirements and expectations, including managing scope creep and resource estimation.
• Conduct security status tracking and reporting to senior leadership.
• Produce roadmaps and resource estimations for accreditation processes, ensuring comprehensive oversight of security-related deliverables.
• Lead the Change Requests (CRQ) process, including requirements gathering, financial management, and closeout documentation.

3) Stakeholder Communication & Leadership

• Engage with key stakeholders and senior leadership to ensure transparency and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Lead presentations and briefings for milestone decision authorities and internal review boards.
• Develop comprehensive reports, briefings, and program documentation for senior leadership.
• Manage expectations and build strong working relationships with internal teams, contractors, and external partners.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; PMP certification preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, systems engineering, and security management within a government contracting environment.
• Demonstrated success managing complex programs with multi-million-dollar budgets.
• Strong experience in lifecycle management for security processes and systems integration.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in security documentation and compliance management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with hybrid Agile and Waterfall methodologies for project planning.
• CI/CD orchestration tools: GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitOps

Desired Skills:

• Experience deploying and managing RedHat OpenShift in a cloud and/or vSphere environment
• Experience with Amazon Web Services
• Python, Shell scripting, Git (desired)
• Linux distributions: RHEL/RHCOS, CentOS
• Container technology: Docker, Kubernetes, and Cloud Native Computing Foundation ecosystem in general

REQUIRED: *ACTIVE* TS/SCI

DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE AN ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $150,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Springfield, VA 22150

Benefits

401k w/ Matching
Parental Leave
Life Insurance
Flexible Schedule
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Health insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Referral
Performance Bonus
Professional Development Reimbursement
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Meridian Systematics LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building diverse teams that strengthen our mission and drive impactful results.