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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Chief Systems Engineer/Architect Lead - **Company:** Foxhole Technology, Inc. - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $180,000.0 - $220,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Systems Architecture, Enterprise Software Applications, HybridCloud, Information Technology, Vmware - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8584aee44526ec6a ## About the Role * Active Secret security clearance. * A minimum of five years of recent experience providing enterprise-level systems architecture and engineering services across infrastructure, network, cloud, application, and/or cybersecurity domains. * Demonstrated experience leading technical teams and providing technical direction for large-scale enterprise IT programs. * Experience developing enterprise architecture, technical roadmaps, modernization strategies, CONOPS, and technical recommendations for senior leadership. * Experience with cloud or hybrid-cloud architectures and enterprise technology modernization. * Possess one cloud security (e.g., CompTIA, Cloud Security Alliance) or cloud-related technology certification (e.g., Microsoft (MS), VMware, IBM, AWS, Google). * A minimum of one year of recent experience providing executive-level technical briefings and presentations to senior personnel. * Demonstrated ability to analyze complex technical problems and develop secure, scalable, and supportable enterprise solutions. Desired Qualifications * Possess two or more cloud-related technology certifications (e.g., MS, VMware, IBM, AWS, Google). * Possess one or more ITIL certifications. * Possession of a DoDI 8570.01 Information Assurance System Architect and Engineer (IASAE) Level III certification. * Meet the Department of Defense Manual (DoDM) 8140 Foundational Qualifications - Advanced Standard. * Active DoD 8570.01 IAT Level I or higher certification (or equivalent DoD-approved certification). Requirements of position: Think analytically, effective verbal and written communication skills, make decisions, observe/remember details, interpret data, concentrate on tasks, adjust to change, handle stress/emotions. Regular attendance, maintain work schedule, attend meetings, meet deadlines, keyboard/type, handle confidential information, use math/calculations, stay organized, operate office equipment, may direct others. May be exposed to dust/dirt, humidity, and noise ## Description Foxhole Technology is seeking a Chief Systems Engineer/Architect to lead a large-scale enterprise IT services program supporting the development, administration, maintenance, and modernization of mission-critical application systems. The Chief Systems Engineer/Architect will serve as the senior technical advisor and provide subject matter expertise to organizational leadership for systems engineering and technical innovation. The individual shall design and develop solutions to complex application problems system administration issues, or network concerns as well as perform systems management and integration functions., * Serve as the contractor's lead technical point of contact and authorized interface with government leadership for all technical delivery matters. * Provide overall leadership and accountability for technical performance, engineering quality, and delivery. * Lead technical transition activities, ensuring continuity of services, knowledge transfer, operational readiness, and risk mitigation during transition. * Establish, communicate, and enforce technical work standards, engineering processes, and performance expectations across subordinate personnel. * Define and maintain enterprise architecture standards, reference architectures, technology roadmaps, and technical governance processes. * Develop and implement a progressive modernization strategy that leverages emerging technologies to enhance system performance, scalability, security, resilience, automation, and user experience. * Lead cloud, hybrid-cloud, infrastructure modernization, and technology migration initiatives in alignment with organizational requirements and enterprise architecture standards. * Lead engineering support for all changes to organizational IT infrastructure and service offerings. This support includes conducting technical activities, establishing priorities, adjusting schedules, estimating rough costs, and developing high-level Concept of Operations (CONOPS) documentation. * Ensure proposed architectures and technical solutions address cybersecurity, zero-trust, compliance, resiliency, and operational requirements. * Lead technical risk assessments, architecture reviews, and resolution of complex cross-domain engineering and integration issues. * Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations to senior leadership regarding their technical feasibility, operational value, cost, risk, and alignment with the modernization strategy. * Provide technical direction, mentoring, and oversight to systems engineers, architects, and other technical personnel. * Manage O&M engineering support. ## Related Videos - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Green Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/592-green-cloud-computing) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [Building Well-Architected applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/691-building-well-architected-applications) - [Leverage Cloud Computing Benefits with Serverless Multi-Cloud ML ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/78-leverage-cloud-computing-benefits-with-serverless-multi-cloud-ml) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)