Deputy Chief Engineer with Security Clearance

Full-Time Position – Deputy Chief Engineer Network Responsibilities : 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. 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 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 and measurement is essential. Minimum of secret clearance. This position is 100% on-site at the Link and 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. Qualifications :
• 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.