Chief Engineer/Lead Architect - TS/SCI + CI Polygraph Required

cFocus Software Incorporated; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

cFocus Software Incorporated is seeking a Chief Engineer/Lead Architect for a position supporting the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) in Washington DC. This role involves providing technical leadership and direction for development efforts, while ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and security requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in Computer Science or a related field, extensive experience with cloud-native solutions, and must possess an active TS/SCI + CI Polygraph clearance.

Qualifications

• Possessing a TS/SCI + CI Polygraph clearance is mandatory.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is required.
• Extensive experience architecting cloud-native solutions and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and architectural direction for development efforts.
• Define system architectures, technical standards, and integration strategies.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend technology adoption.
• Ensure architectural alignment with standards, security, and objectives.
• Lead technical reviews and resolve complex technical issues.
• Represent technical capabilities to Government stakeholders.

Skills

Active TS/SCI + CI Polygraph clearance

Architecting cloud-native solutions

CI/CD pipelines

Education

B.S. Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Job description

cFocus Software seeks a Chief Engineer/Lead Architect to join our program supporting the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). This position is on site; in the Washington DC, MD, & VA area. This position requires a TS/SCI + CI Polygraph clearance.

Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI + CI Polygraph clearance
• B.S. Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Demonstrated senior-level experience architecting and delivering cloud-native solutions (PaaS) and CI/CD pipelines in secure federal environments

Duties:

• Provides technical leadership and architectural direction for all development and modernization efforts.
• Defines system architectures, technical standards, and integration strategies.
• Evaluates emerging technologies and makes recommendations for technology adoption.
• Ensures architectural alignment with enterprise standards, security requirements, and mission objectives.
• Leads technical reviews, resolves complex technical issues, and mentors engineering staff.
• Represents technical capabilities to Government stakeholders and senior leadership.