Systems Engineer - Principal II
Systems Engineer - Principal II
Dulles, VA
Full Time
Active Secret clearance and must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
Responsibilities include:
Exhibit the behaviors of a Lean-Agile Leader with a Lean-Agile Mindset. Help the team embrace Lean-Agile Values, adopt and apply Lean-Agile Principles, and implement Lean-Agile practicesDrives the journey towards high-performing teams and ARTs through transparency, team empowerment and continuous learning in order to promote Business Value delivery
Manages and optimizes the flow of value through the ART, working with RTEs to facilitate ART level events (including I&A, SoS) in helping to manage risks and dependencies escalating impediments as needed
Deliver SAFe course enablement trainings to teach and inspire others, allowing participants to seek further education, guidance and/or obtain certifications of their own
Produce and present ART level metrics to help the ARTs improve and take responsibility for their actions; teach problem-solving techniques and support the Scrum Masters/Team Coaches to encourage learning among their own Agile Teams
Facilitate PI Planning readiness, work with RTEs to organize and conduct the PI Planning event in conjunction with Product Management, Architects, Epic Owners, and Business Owners
Help the Product Management to build foundational knowledge and support their efforts to manage and prioritize the ART Feature Backlog, generate a Vision, and build Roadmaps
Define and document the ARTs development value stream. Coach ART members on understanding their value stream, measure the flow and relentlessly improve on the ARTs value flow
Required Skills: U.S. Citizenship required
Active Secret clearance and must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearanceMust be able to obtain DHS Suitability
This is a remote position
10+ years of directly relevant experience
2+ years of Agile experience and recent hands-on experience as a successful Scrum Master OR Release Train Engineer
Solid problem solving and influencing skills
Excellent interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills
Experience working with various audiences, both technical and non-technical
Experience working on software development teams and understand both SDLC and Agile Framework
Experience working with Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, Extreme Programming
Proficient in using Jira software
Desired Skills: Experience working with Agile tools including Jira Align and Confluence
Domain knowledge in Cyber SecurityWorking knowledge in various technologies to include Cloud Computing, Big Data, DevSecOps, and Automation
Ensure clear communication working alongside Release Train Engineers and Scrum Masters/Team Coaches to remove impediments
Responsible for helping the ARTs towards success in meeting PI objectives
Thorough understanding of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
Ability to apply Agile best practices and techniques (Scrum/Kanban/XP) to facilitate Team and ART level activities
Required Education: Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or related technical field.
Two years of related work experience may be substituted for each year of degree level education.
Desired Certifications: DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II
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