Technical Lead

Digital Infuzion; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Infuzion seeks a senior technical leader to serve as Contract Lead/Task Lead for a federal multi-cloud data platform. This hands-on role drives architecture, engineering, and security implementation across the platform serving federal agency needs.

You will oversee ATO package development, Zero Trust architecture, RBAC, and data security measures, with hands-on work across build, security, deployment, and monitoring activities, coordinating with engineering teams to deliver a robust

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of federal IT policies, procedures and standards.
• Cloud architecture and multi-cloud platform design experience.
• Strong security engineering background and ATO experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture design and engineering implementation for a multi-cloud platform serving federal agencies.
• Develop and maintain the ATO technical package and oversee security engineering activities.
• Implement Zero Trust and RBAC controls and ensure data security and performance through monitoring.

Skills

Federal IT policy

Cloud architecture

Zero Trust

RBAC

Security engineering

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

IAM systems

Security tooling

Monitoring tools

Job description

At Digital Infuzion, we believe that by equipping researchers with rapid insights and providers with tailored, on-demand data, we can help people lead better, healthier lives. We harness innovative health-IT solutions and advanced bioinformatics to make meaningful impacts in patient care.

Our culture is creative, open, and growth-oriented, guided by core values that shape how we lead and deliver:

• Outcomes First - Focus on what matters most and makes timely, informed decisions.
• Innovative - Embrace creativity and continuous improvement to drive novel solutions.
• Radical Candor - Communicate openly and honestly, balancing direct feedback with genuine care.
• Never Satisfied - Pursue excellence and growth beyond the status quo.
• Resilient - Adapt and persevere through challenges, turning obstacles into opportunities.

If you are passionate about leveraging technology to advance healthcare and thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven environment, this may be the opportunity for you.

Position Overview

We are seeking a senior technical leader to serve as Contract Lead/Task Lead for a federal multi-cloud data platform initiative. This hands-on leadership position is responsible for driving the architecture, engineering, and security implementation of a complex cloud platform serving federal agency needs.

Job Description

The Contract Lead serves as the senior technical authority for the multi-cloud platform program, leading architecture design, engineering implementation, and security integration efforts. You will be responsible for the technical design and implementation of the platform, development of the ATO package, implementation of Zero Trust architecture, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) systems, comprehensive data security measures, and system performance optimization. This role requires sustained hands-on engagement across the highest-effort technical tasks including build, security, ATO, and continuous monitoring activities. You will oversee all aspects of integration, testing, and deployment to ensure successful platform delivery.

Key Responsibilities

As Contract Lead, you will lead the architecture design and engineering implementation of the multi-cloud platform, ensuring alignment with federal standards and best practices. You will develop and maintain the comprehensive ATO technical package and oversee all security engineering activities. Implementation of Zero Trust architecture and RBAC systems will be core responsibilities, along with designing and implementing robust data security and metadata architecture. You will lead data ingestion engineering efforts and ensure high system performance through continuous monitoring and optimization. Your role includes overseeing IAM implementation, RBAC configuration, and Zero Trust controls, as well as developing automated output review tools. You will manage integration, testing, and deployment activities while providing technical leadership to engineering teams.

Qualifications Summary

• Deep knowledge of Federal IT and security policies, procedures, standards, and methodologies
• Comprehensive technical background in technologies, network devices, hardware, and software
• Expertise in cloud architecture and multi-cloud platform design
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust architecture principles and implementation
• Experience with federal ATO processes and security engineering
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience on Federal IT projects
• At least 2 years of experience as lead on tasks of similar size and scope
• Demonstrated experience in cloud platform architecture and security implementation

Education & Certifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field OR Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field with 2 additional years of relevant experience.
• Required Certifications: One or more of the following - ISC2 CISSP, CC, ISACA certifications, or SANS Institute certifications