Chief Engineer / Lead Architect - Ft. Meade

Semper Valens Solutions; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Semper Valens Solutions is seeking a Chief Engineer / Lead Architect to provide technical leadership for a DISA program in Ft. Meade, MD. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in enterprise architecture, cloud solutions, and team mentorship. This role requires an active Secret clearance and a minimum of ten years of software development experience. Join a dedicated team that provides innovative solutions for the DoD.

As a senior technical advisor, you will oversee the design, integration, and technical oversight aligned with DoD mission requirements.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active Secret Clearance.
• Minimum ten years of software development experience.
• Experience with DISA services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Chief Engineer and Lead Architect for a DISA program.
• Define and oversee implementation of enterprise architectures.
• Lead engineering efforts across the system lifecycle.
• Guide adoption of cloud and hybrid architectures.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity frameworks.

Skills

DoDAF and enterprise architecture frameworks

Cloud and hybrid architectures (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS)

Networking, infrastructure, and cybersecurity engineering

DevSecOps and Agile program execution

Education

Bachelor of Arts (BA)/Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering

Tools

Cloud certifications (AWS/Azure)

DoD 8570/8140 certifications (e.g., CISSP, CASP+)

TOGAF or equivalent architecture certification

Job description

Chief Engineer / Lead Architect

Full Time Ft. Meade, MD

Secret clearance

This position is contingent upon contract award

Job Description

Serves as the senior technical advisor alongside the Program Manager, providing engineering leadership, enterprise architecture guidance, and program-wide technical oversight. Establishes strategic direction to deliver scalable, secure, and interoperable solutions aligned with DoD mission requirements and DISA standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Chief Engineer and Lead Architect for a DISA program, providing end-to-end technical leadership across system design, integration, and deployment
• Define and oversee implementation of enterprise architectures, ensuring alignment with DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF), DISA Technical Standards, and Zero Trust initiatives
• Lead engineering efforts across the system lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, integration, testing, and sustainment
• Guide adoption of cloud (e.g., milCloud, AWS GovCloud, Azure Government) and hybrid architectures aligned with DISA hosting and transport services
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity frameworks including NIST RMF, DoD Zero Trust Strategy, and DISA STIGs
• Provide technical oversight for network, infrastructure, and application modernization efforts supporting DoD warfighter and enterprise users
• Lead architecture reviews, design reviews, and technical interchange meetings (TIMs) with DISA stakeholders and mission partners
• Collaborate with program management to align technical execution with Agile/DevSecOps methodologies, including CI/CD pipeline integration and automated security controls
• Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies (AI/ML, edge computing, software-defined networking, etc.) into DISA environments
• Serve as primary advisor to leadership on technical risks, trade-offs, and innovation opportunities
• Oversee development of engineering artifacts, including system design documents, interface control documents (ICDs), architecture views, and technical roadmaps
• Mentor engineering teams and enforce engineering best practices, standards, and configuration management

Qualifications / Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Active Secret Clearance
• Bachelor of Arts (BA)/Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in an Engineering discipline
• Minimum ten years of software development experience supporting U.S. military or other Government agencies. An additional four years of experience in lieu of degree is acceptable
• Demonstrated Experience and knowledge of:
  • DoDAF and enterprise architecture frameworks
  • Cloud and hybrid architectures (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS)
  • Networking, infrastructure, and cybersecurity engineering
  • DevSecOps and Agile program execution
• Experience with DISA services (e.g., transport, hosting, identity, unified capabilities) preferred
• Certifications (highly desirable):
  • DoD 8570/8140 (e.g., CISSP, CASP+)
  • Cloud certifications (AWS/Azure)
  • TOGAF or equivalent architecture certification

About Semper Valens Solutions

Semper Valens Solutions, Inc. (SVS) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing cost effective software and systems engineering, field support, training, and full life cycle support management to the DOD and VA community. At Semper Valens, our vision is to remain a creative, cutting edge, and cost-effective solutions provider where our shared intellect, industry experience, and technology excellence make a positive difference in our customer's success. Our solutions help bridge the gap between IT and business prioritizations to optimize budgets, risks, and operational processes. We search for outstanding technical professionals, hiring at all levels of the experience spectrum; intermediate, journeyman and senior. Consider us for your career plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Semper Valens Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Semper Valens Solutions proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital/parental status, pregnancy/childbirth, or related conditions, physical or mental disability, genetic information, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active-Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Semper Valens Solutions through its online applicant system, please contact Semper Valens Solutions Human Resources Department at [phone]. Semper Valens Solutions is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer - minorities, females, disabled, and protected veterans are urged to apply. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

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