Lead Systems Engineer

Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for a Lead Systems Engineer to join our team remotely.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Purpose

Provide advanced systems engineering expertise to design, implement, optimize, secure, and support the company’s enterprise infrastructure across 80+ sites in North America. Serve as a technical subject matter expert for systems architecture, cloud technologies, virtualization, automation, and infrastructure modernization initiatives. Lead complex projects and provide technical guidance to junior team members while ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of enterprise systems.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction

• Work independently with limited supervision, exercising considerable judgment in the application of advanced systems engineering principles and practices.
• Receive broad objectives and determine appropriate methods, solutions, and priorities to achieve desired outcomes. Serve as a technical resource and mentor to junior staff, providing guidance, training, and quality review of work products.
• May lead technical project teams and coordinate efforts across functional groups.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Lead the planning, design, implementation, optimization, and support of enterprise infrastructure solutions.
• Drive infrastructure modernization efforts, including cloud adoption, automation, security enhancements, and systems standardization.
• Partner with business leaders, vendors, and IT teams to ensure infrastructure solutions align with organizational goals and operational requirements.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and make recommendations that improve scalability, security, performance, and efficiency.
• Support enterprise-wide initiatives and strategic technology roadmaps.

Do the Work

• Design, implement, configure, secure, and maintain enterprise systems, server environments, storage platforms, and cloud infrastructure.
• Lead complex infrastructure deployments, upgrades, migrations, and integration projects.
• Architect and support hybrid environments involving Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Azure AD, and cloud-based services.
• Administer and optimize virtualization technologies, including VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) platforms.
• Manage enterprise backup, disaster recovery, business continuity, and high-availability solutions.
• Identify, analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex infrastructure, security, and performance issues across multiple technology platforms.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure standards, configuration management practices, and operational procedures.
• Design and implement automation solutions utilizing PowerShell, Power Automate, PowerApps, or similar technologies.
• Monitor infrastructure health, capacity, security compliance, and system performance, proactively addressing risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Support hyperconverged computing environments and enterprise storage solutions.
• Develop technical documentation related to architecture, configurations, security controls, operational processes, backup and recovery procedures, and service records.
• Perform security hardening and vulnerability remediation to ensure alignment with industry best practices and organizational standards.
• Manage relationships with technology vendors, consultants, and support partners.
• Provide advanced escalation support and technical leadership for IT operations and service delivery teams.
• Support both onsite and remote locations while ensuring consistent service levels across the organization.
• Communicate project status, risks, recommendations, and technical solutions to management and stakeholders.

Success Metrics and Competencies

• Advanced technical expertise in systems engineering, infrastructure architecture, and cloud technologies.
• Ability to lead complex technical initiatives from planning through implementation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities when addressing enterprise infrastructure challenges.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills.
• High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information.
• Strong customer service orientation and commitment to operational excellence.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions with limited direction.
• Effective collaboration with internal stakeholders, leadership, vendors, and technical teams.
• Commitment to continuous learning and adoption of emerging technologies.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to becoming a citizen of the broader organization by supporting cross-functional collaboration and enterprise objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field required.
• Eight or more (8+) years of progressive IT experience, including five (5+) years of advanced systems engineering experience.
• Advanced systems and cloud certifications preferred. Examples include:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
• AWS Solutions Architect Associate
• Equivalent enterprise infrastructure certifications

• Extensive experience with Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Azure AD, Entra ID, and enterprise identity management solutions.
• Strong experience supporting VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, Veeam, and other enterprise infrastructure technologies.
• Experience with cloud architecture, migration strategies, and hybrid infrastructure environments.
• Working knowledge of networking concepts, switches, firewalls, wireless technologies, and cabling infrastructure.
• Advanced knowledge of systems architecture, security frameworks, infrastructure best practices, and enterprise operations.
• Experience with automation, scripting, configuration management, and infrastructure-as-code principles.
• Strong understanding of software deployment platforms, monitoring tools, and systems management solutions.
• Experience leading technical projects and coordinating resources across multiple teams.
• Must hold a valid state driver's license and successfully pass a motor vehicle check.

About Bowman

Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact? At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.

A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits designed to help our employees succeed.

Salary and eligible variable compensation (if any) commensurate with experience. Range $96,500 - $123,000 and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Eligible for remote work arrangements.
• Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• Mobility around an office environment.
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 80 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 100 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

Job Description Disclaimer

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

Bowman is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.

Bowman has an obligation to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive environment for its employees and clients. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

Leadership and Direction

• Work independently with limited supervision, exercising considerable judgment in the application of advanced systems engineering principles and practices.
• Receive broad objectives and determine appropriate methods, solutions, and priorities to achieve desired outcomes. Serve as a technical resource and mentor to junior staff, providing guidance, training, and quality review of work products.
• May lead technical project teams and coordinate efforts across functional groups.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Lead the planning, design, implementation, optimization, and support of enterprise infrastructure solutions.
• Drive infrastructure modernization efforts, including cloud adoption, automation, security enhancements, and systems standardization.
• Partner with business leaders, vendors, and IT teams to ensure infrastructure solutions align with organizational goals and operational requirements.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and make recommendations that improve scalability, security, performance, and efficiency.
• Support enterprise-wide initiatives and strategic technology roadmaps.

Do the Work

• Design, implement, configure, secure, and maintain enterprise systems, server environments, storage platforms, and cloud infrastructure.
• Lead complex infrastructure deployments, upgrades, migrations, and integration projects.
• Architect and support hybrid environments involving Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Azure AD, and cloud-based services.
• Administer and optimize virtualization technologies, including VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) platforms.
• Manage enterprise backup, disaster recovery, business continuity, and high-availability solutions.
• Identify, analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex infrastructure, security, and performance issues across multiple technology platforms.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure standards, configuration management practices, and operational procedures.
• Design and implement automation solutions utilizing PowerShell, Power Automate, PowerApps, or similar technologies.
• Monitor infrastructure health, capacity, security compliance, and system performance, proactively addressing risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Support hyperconverged computing environments and enterprise storage solutions.
• Develop technical documentation related to architecture, configurations, security controls, operational processes, backup and recovery procedures, and service records.
• Perform security hardening and vulnerability remediation to ensure alignment with industry best practices and organizational standards.
• Manage relationships with technology vendors, consultants, and support partners.
• Provide advanced escalation support and technical leadership for IT operations and service delivery teams.
• Support both onsite and remote locations while ensuring consistent service levels across the organization.
• Communicate project status, risks, recommendations, and technical solutions to management and stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field required.
• Eight or more (8+) years of progressive IT experience, including five (5+) years of advanced systems engineering experience.
• Advanced systems and cloud certifications preferred. Examples include:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
• AWS Solutions Architect Associate
• Equivalent enterprise infrastructure certifications

• Extensive experience with Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Azure AD, Entra ID, and enterprise identity management solutions.
• Strong experience supporting VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, Veeam, and other enterprise infrastructure technologies.
• Experience with cloud architecture, migration strategies, and hybrid infrastructure environments.
• Working knowledge of networking concepts, switches, firewalls, wireless technologies, and cabling infrastructure.
• Advanced knowledge of systems architecture, security frameworks, infrastructure best practices, and enterprise operations.
• Experience with automation, scripting, configuration management, and infrastructure-as-code principles.
• Strong understanding of software deployment platforms, monitoring tools, and systems management solutions.
• Experience leading technical projects and coordinating resources across multiple teams.
• Must hold a valid state driver's license and successfully pass a motor vehicle check.