Sr. Systems Engineer Lead
Take2It
Alexandria, VA · Posted October 9, 2026
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About the job
Job Title
Sr. Systems Engineer Lead
Overview
A new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, we bring commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed. Leveraging mission-ready technology, proven federal deployment expertise, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government efficiently and effectively. Our focus on agility and collaboration serves the defense, space, homeland, healthcare, and intelligence sectors, helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, we are committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent experience and 7 years of relevant technical experience.
Certification Requirements
There are no certification requirements for this role.
Clearance Requirements
TS/SCI clearance required. SAP eligibility required. Applicants must be current security clearances.
Applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Work Arrangement
On-Site in the Northern Virginia area.
This position requires approximately 25-50% travel to support activities across multiple program locations.
Responsibilities
Lead the design, deployment, and lifecycle management of endpoint systems across facility locations.
Develop and enforce configuration and imaging standards for workstations, servers, and peripheral devices.
Supervise or coordinate endpoint support staff across geographically dispersed sites.
Support systems integration efforts with network, security, and facility teams.
Troubleshoot escalated systems and endpoint issues.
Diagnose complex issues crossing technical domains and organizational boundaries.
Support capacity planning, performance analysis, patching, upgrades, technology refresh, and end-of-life planning.
Develop automation that improves consistency, repeatability, security, and operational efficiency.
Participate in incident response, problem management, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with architects, network engineers, cybersecurity professionals, application teams, operators, and mission stakeholders.
Develop and maintain automated provisioning, configuration, testing, monitoring, and recovery capabilities to improve system resiliency, redundancy, security, and operational efficiency.
Support classified enclave and cross-domain solution configurations, VTC endpoint integration, and coordination with facility security officers (FSOs) to ensure endpoint compliance within SCIF and SAP environments.
Required Qualifications
7+ years of systems engineering experience, including endpoint management.
Experience supporting classified or federal systems environments.
Demonstrated experience leading or supporting large, geographically dispersed teams.
Experience supporting SAP facilities, systems, or environments.
Familiarity with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST SP 800-37/800-53 security authorization processes for classified endpoint systems.
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
Desired Skills
Relevant certifications (e.g., Security+, MCSE, ITIL).
Experience with endpoint management tools and imaging platforms.
Experience supporting SAP facilities, systems, or environments.
Pay Range
Pay range: $150,000.00-$250,000.00.
This pay range is based on qualifications and experience, and assumes all role requirements are met.
Why Apply
Join a forward-thinking digital solutions provider dedicated to making a lasting impact on government missions. If you thrive in dynamic environments supporting classified systems and lead teams across multiple locations, this is your opportunity to contribute to critical federal initiatives. Bring your expertise and passion for innovation—apply today and be part of shaping the future of government technology.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Take2 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Careers@Take2it.com .