Deputy Chief Engineer
Location : Columbia, MD (On-Site / Office)
Clearance Level Required : Secret
Responsibilities (including but not limited to) :
- 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.