Technical Program Lead TS/SCI W/FSP

IBM Computing; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Consulting seeks a Technical Lead to serve as the primary technical authority for a classified program, overseeing the design, development, integration, and delivery of mission-critical systems and solutions in a secure, fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on technical expertise, and the ability to align with customer requirements while ensuring compliance with security constraints; on-site five days a week.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of Federal Government enterprise system management experience.
• Experience in complete engineering project development life cycle.
• Ability to explain complex problems in simple terms.
• Experience designing and integrating multiple systems, services and applications.
• Experience with microservices architecture patterns.
• Experience designing and implementing cloud-based solutions.
• Experience architecting Salesforce and ServiceNow solutions.
• Experience developing or supporting complex technical solutions.
• Must have TS/SCI with FSP Day 1.

Responsibilities

• The Technical Lead is the primary technical authority for a classified program, overseeing design, development, integration, and delivery of mission-critical systems and solutions.
• Ensure technical excellence and alignment with customer requirements while complying with security and program constraints.
• Provide strong leadership and hands-on technical expertise in a high-security environment.

Skills

Leadership

Systems integration

Cloud design

Microservices

Communication

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Advanced degree in Software Engineering/IT/CS

Tools

Salesforce integration

ServiceNow integration

Job description

Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

Your role and responsibilities

The Technical Lead will serve as the primary technical authority for a classified program, overseeing the design, development, integration, and delivery of mission-critical systems and solutions. The Tech Lead ensures technical excellence, alignment with customer requirements, and compliance with all security and program constraints. This role requires strong leadership, hands-on technical expertise, and the ability to operate effectively in a highly secure, fast-paced environment.

Required technical and professional expertise

• At least three (3) years of specialized experience in Federal Government enterprise system management


• Experience in complete engineering project development life cycle


• Experience explaining complex problems in the simplest possible terms


• Experience designing and integrating multiple systems, services and applications


• Experience and knowledge of various architecture patterns such as microservices


• Experience with designing and implementing cloud-based solutions


• Experience architecting solutions for Salesforce and ServiceNow


• Experience in developing/supporting complex technical solutions.


• Must have TS/SCI w/FSP Day 1

"Leaders are expected to spend time with their teams and clients in the workplace, subject to business needs. This role is designated as fully on-site and requires physical presence in the workplace five (5) days per week."

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Advanced degree in Software Engineering, Information Technology, or Computer Science


• Experience designing and implementing multi-cloud solutions


• Experience with emerging technologies

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.