Technical Lead. with Security Clearance

Nightwing; Capitol Heights (MD); On-site; USD 122,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision & dental insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking an experienced Technical Lead to guide technical strategy, set architectural direction, and ensure high-quality engineering solutions for enterprise-grade systems. You will mentor staff, oversee schedules, and collaborate with multiple departments to meet deadlines and budgets.

The role requires strong leadership, deep software development knowledge, and experience with modern architectures (Kubernetes, AWS) within the Intelligence Community space.

Qualifications

• 14 years of related experience
• 5 years supporting mission
• Bachelor's degree can substitute with 6 years experience
• Master's degree can substitute for 5 years experience

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and set the technical vision.
• Oversee project plans, schedules, and milestones to ensure on-budget delivery.
• Mentor and motivate team members; conduct code reviews.
• Analyze and troubleshoot complex technical issues; identify risks and mitigation strategies.
• Stay current with technology trends and help adopt new tools and practices.

Skills

Software development methodologies

Agile framework

DevSecOps

Microservices & cloud

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (substitutes)**

4-year degree substitutions

Tools

Kubernetes

AWS

CI/CD

Job description

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers' most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets. Nightwing is seeking an experienced Technical Lead. In this role, responsibilities would include overseeing technical strategy, setting architectural direction, establishing engineering solution, ensuring quality, mentoring staff, collaborating with other departments, and solving complex problems to meet project deadlines and budgets. The role requires strong leadership and technical expertise implementing enterprise grade systems for Intelligence Community mission areas, with duties like code reviews, system design, and performance analysis.

Responsibilities: Provide technical guidance, set the technical vision, and make critical decisions that shape project direction.

• Oversee project plans, schedules, and milestones to ensure timely and on-budget delivery.
• Mentor, coach, and motivate team members; conduct code reviews and delegate tasks effectively.
• Analyze and troubleshoot complex technical issues, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Continuously evaluate and improve technical processes, tools, and procedures for greater efficiency.
• Liaise with stakeholders, write progress reports, and present project status to senior management.
• Stay current with the latest technology trends and help the team adopt new tools and practices.

Required Skills and Qualifications: Must have 14 years of related experience.

• Must have 5 years' experience supporting the mission
• An additional 6 years' experience can be substituted with a Bachelor's degree and 4 years' experience can substituted with an Associate's degree.
• A Bachelor's Degree and 5 years additional related work experience maybe substituted for a Master's degree.
• Deep understanding of software development methodologies and a relevant technology stack.
• Understanding of methodologies for integrating and modernizing applications (e.g., strangler fig pattern, API-Gateways)
• Proficiency in agile framework, processes, and principles
• Proficiency with DevSecOps principles and processes (e.g., CI/CD, TDD, feature flags, canaries)
• Proficiency with microservices and cloud architectures (e.g., Kubernetes, AWS)
• Experience in the Intelligence Customer space.
• Current TS/SCI Clearance with CI Polygraph
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
• Experience with project management, risk analysis, and technical architecture.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor's degree.

Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award. The salary associated with this position $122,000-$253,000 is commensurate with the selected candidate's qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards. Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.

Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($122,000-$253,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate's qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards. Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.

Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.