Senior Engineering Program Manager

Full-Time Position Available - Deputy Chief Engineer Clearance- Secret Clearance minimumNetwork 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:Bachelors and/or Masters 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.

Created: 2025-03-05