Lead, Engineering

Jobtailor; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Washington, DC seeks an experienced engineering leader to define technical vision and drive strategic goals for the development teams. You will align initiatives with business objectives, recruit top talent, and mentor engineers to deliver scalable, secure solutions.

The role requires 5+ years in engineering or IT leadership, Cisco CCIE/CISSP, and experience with government compliance. You will collaborate with product, design, and executives to shape priorities and ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of Engineering/IT leadership experience.
• Proven experience managing software developers/engineers.
• Cisco CCIE or CISSP certification.
• Experience with Cisco portfolio, platforms and solutions.
• Experience with US Government regulatory compliance ISO27001.
• Customer-facing interaction experience.
• Experience presenting at conferences or webinars.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the technical vision and strategic goals for the engineering team.
• Align engineering initiatives with business objectives to ensure long-term success.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure alignment.
• Communicate progress, challenges, and outcomes to executives and stakeholders.
• Recruit, onboard, and retain top engineering talent.
• Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for team members.
• Conduct performance evaluations, set goals, and resolve conflicts within the team.
• Work with product management, design, and other teams to define requirements and priorities.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, tools, and technologies.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools, and workflows.
• Make technical decisions to ensure scalability, reliability, and security of solutions.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the technical vision and strategic goals for the engineering team.
• Align engineering initiatives with business objectives to ensure long-term success.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure alignment.
• Communicate progress, challenges, and outcomes to executives and stakeholders.
• Recruit, onboard, and retain top engineering talent.
• Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for team members.
• Conduct performance evaluations, set goals, and resolve conflicts within the team.
• Work closely with product management, design, and other teams to define requirements and priorities.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, tools, and technologies.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools, and workflows.
• Make technical decisions to ensure scalability, reliability, and security of solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of experience in Engineering/IT leadership
• Demonstrated experience managing Software Developers/ Engineers
• Cisco CCIE/ CISSP
• Experience with Cisco portfolio, platforms and solutions
• Experience working with US Government and regulatory compliance ISO27001
• Exposure to customer-facing roles or direct interaction with clients and partners
• Experience presenting at conferences, webinars, or other industry level events.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong leadership in engineering and IT, with a focus on aligning technical initiatives with business objectives, fostering collaboration, and driving continuous improvement. Possesses expertise in managing software development teams and ensuring compliance with industry standards.