Job Description
We are looking for a highly experienced, hands-on keyboard” engineering leader for one of our DoD programs. The ideal candidate will deliver operational skills, a proven track record of successful project delivery, and the ability to lead and inspire a team of engineers.
This is 100% onsite in Columbia, Maryland and requires a DOD Secret clearance.
The Deputy Chief will work closely with the PMO team leaders, senior leadership within DoD, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to ensure that our engineering practices are robust, scalable, and align with industry’s best practices. The role will involve integrating COTS technologies into a tech stack and providing technical guidance and hands-on keyboard skills to ensure the successful integration and delivery of a prototype solution. This position is also responsible for maintaining a strong focus on quality, performance, and security, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. The ideal candidate is passionate about systems integration and engineering, security and Zero Trust and has a desire to make a significant impact on the DOD mission. Specific project experience with Zero Trust policy, guidance, measurement and architecture is essential. Position may have some travel.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a team of engineers.
- Ensure alignment of engineering practices with business goals and bridge gaps between the team’s vertical segments.
- Evaluate potential new technologies and frameworks.
- Provide technical guidance to and oversight of a group of integration engineers.
- Collaborate with and brief senior leadership and stakeholders.
- Ensure engineering practices are robust, scalable, and secure.
- Drive the implementation of innovative solutions.
- Maintain a focus on quality, performance, and security.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
- Stay current with DOD policy, guidelines and best practices.
- Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical teams.
Q ualifications:
- Bachelor's and/or Master's degree (preferred) in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in engineering roles.
- Proven track record of successful project delivery.
- Desired experience with a variety of zero trust technologies and frameworks including ICAM, PAM, and ABAC (e.g. Ping, Trend Micro, Virtru and Delinea).
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to articulate complex technical concepts.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Experience with cloud computing and distributed systems.
- Knowledge of security and compliance standards.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Strong focus on quality, performance, and security.
- Experience with Agile and iterative development methodologies.
- Ability to stay current with industry trends and advancements.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
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