Lead Engineer
**MANTECH** seeks a highly skilled **Lead Engineer** to guide a dedicated, 6-person technical team supporting a critical **MuleSoft-as-a-Service solution** for an Intelligence Community (IC) customer located in Northern VA. You will serve as the primary technical authority for the lifecycle of a MuleSoft Private Cloud Edition (PCE) solution, including integration, testing, deployment and production sustainment. This position is located in Chantilly, VA
As the Lead Engineer, you will be a "player-coach," mentoring a team of API developers, an O&M/Kubernetes engineer, and a cybersecurity engineer. You will be directly responsible for the team's technical performance, leveraging your expertise in API-led connectivity, Kubernetes, and DevSecOps to ensure the stability, security, and rapid evolution of mission-critical enterprise integrations.
**Responsibilities include but are not limited to:**
+ Lead the design, build, test, and deployment of robust, reusable APIs and integrations connecting Salesforce, on-prem, cloud data sources and other SaaS platforms.
+ Architect and implement a comprehensive framework for error handling, logging, and monitoring across all integrations.
+ Oversee the management of the MuleSoft environment, including the installation and configuration of runtimes, load balancers, and VPC components.
+ Ensure the creation and maintenance of all technical documentation for platform configurations and solutions.
+ Lead the team in providing on-call Tier 2/3 help desk support for all Mulesoft PCE-related incidents and service requests.
+ Direct proactive monitoring of Mulesoft PCE health, API traffic, and performance.
+ Maintain the team's Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and lead participation in disaster recovery exercises, as needed.
**Minimum Qualifications:**
+ 8+ years of experience in enterprise IT and integration, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership capacity, supporting an IC customer
+ 8+ years of experience in a customer facing role supporting an IC customer
+ 5+ years hands-on experience working with Kubernetes
+ 5+ years hands-on experience programming in Java
+ Experience designing and building secure, robust, and reusable APIs using API-led connectivity principles
+ 3+ years of experience leading teams that use Agile (Scrum) methodologies
+ 5+ years of experience integrating DevSecOps practices (e.g., CI/CD, automated testing, code analysis)
+ Experience supporting the RMF/ATO process within the IC
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ MuleSoft Certified Platform Architect or Integration Architect
+ Hands-on knowledge of the MuleSoft Anypoint Platform
+ Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
+ Experience with Salesforce integration
+ Familiarity with ITIL foundations
+ Familiar with NIST SP 800-53, SSPs, and POA&Ms
**Clearance Requirements:**
+ Must have a current/active TS/SCI with Polygraph
**Physical Requirements:**
+ Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
+ Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
+ Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which mayinvolve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information inthese situations.
MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.
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