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# Manager, Systems Engineering (Cleared)

- **Company:** Salesforce.com, Inc.
- **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $148,500.0 - $223,900.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Command-Line Interface, Distributed Systems, Internet Services, Salesforce.Com, Software Engineering, Kubernetes, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87168269/1

## About the Role

* You hold an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph.
 * You have 2+ years of experience managing a team of developers or engineers in a restricted environment.
 * You have systems engineering experience in enterprise-scale internet service engineering or a related support role.

Even Better If...

 * You have a Bachelor of Science (BS) or higher degree in Computer Science, plus relevant job-related experience.
 * You have expertise in Kubernetes-based deployments and development.
 * You have hands-on experience configuring and running Amazon Web Services (AWS) using the Command Line Interface (CLI) and Software Development Kits (SDKs).
 * You have experience with distributed systems at scale in Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of Defense (DOD) environments.

This candidate must be a U.S. citizen (U.S. born or naturalized) who does not hold dual citizenship and agrees to complete a U.S. federal government Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) for a Moderate Public Trust position.

## Description

* Salesforce's Build and Automation team is part of our infrastructure engineering organization. We coordinate and secure build activities in restricted environments.
 * As a Manager, Systems Engineering, you serve as the key liaison between build engineers and the commercial service teams that own and operate services. You help drive compliance, automation, and operational excellence in classified environments.

What You'll Actually Be Doing

 * Coordinate build activities in restricted regions and act as the liaison between build engineers and the commercial service teams that operate each service.
 * Partner with technical staff to resolve complex issues, lead Root Cause Analyses (RCAs), and hand findings to the Global Solutions team.
 * Automate detection and resolution of recurring build issues, and identify new ways to improve processes in the restricted environment.
 * Ensure all work aligns with internal compliance policies, and prepare or support technical proposals for new work opportunities.