Jobs via Dice
Deputy Chief Engineer
We are seeking a
Deputy Chief Engineer
to provide hands‑on technical leadership and oversight for a large‑scale IT operations and modernization program. This on‑site role is critical to driving engineering quality, systems integration, and technical execution across infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, application platforms, and enterprise architecture.
Ideal candidates are senior‑level engineers or architects who excel in complex technical environments, lead multidisciplinary teams, and balance innovation, stability, and compliance in mission‑critical federal settings.
Key Responsibilities Engineering Leadership & Technical Execution
Serve as a senior technical authority across the program.
Align engineering approaches with enterprise architecture, security, and operational requirements.
Lead modernization initiatives: cloud adoption, DevSecOps, automation, zero‑trust architecture.
Collaborate with government engineers on technical strategy and architecture reviews.
Promote best practices across networking, cloud, cybersecurity, and application services.
Cross‑Functional Technical Coordination
Ensure solution integrity and coherence across services.
Support design and validation of new systems and platforms.
Lead or support SELC activities: requirements, design, testing, deployment.
Deliver technical documentation and engineering artifacts on time.
Engineering Governance & Risk Management
Enforce technical standards, security controls, and compliance (e.g., NIST, FISMA).
Identify and manage technical risks and dependencies.
Conduct root cause analysis and provide resolution strategies.
Support configuration management and change control processes.
Documentation & Technical Deliverables
Oversee preparation and quality of engineering documentation: Architecture diagrams, integration plans, as‑built documentation.
SELC artifacts: specifications, test plans, implementation guides.
Security documents: risk assessments, waivers, POA&M, interconnection agreements.
CONOPS, use cases, SOPs, support models.
Ensure deliverables meet technical standards and contractual expectations.
Requirements Qualifications Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or related field.
Minimum 7 years of technical experience in engineering leadership roles.
Experience supporting federal or enterprise IT programs across multiple disciplines.
Familiarity with IT modernization: DevSecOps, IaC, automation, cloud‑native platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
Technical Skills & Competencies
Expertise in enterprise systems engineering and integration.
Knowledge of government compliance frameworks (NIST RMF, FedRAMP, FISMA).
Strong analytical, architectural, and problem‑solving skills.
Proven ability to lead technical teams and collaborate across disciplines.
Excellent communication skills for technical and non‑technical audiences.
Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.
2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking \"Apply Now,\" you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Deputy Chief Engineer
to provide hands‑on technical leadership and oversight for a large‑scale IT operations and modernization program. This on‑site role is critical to driving engineering quality, systems integration, and technical execution across infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, application platforms, and enterprise architecture.
Ideal candidates are senior‑level engineers or architects who excel in complex technical environments, lead multidisciplinary teams, and balance innovation, stability, and compliance in mission‑critical federal settings.
Key Responsibilities Engineering Leadership & Technical Execution
Serve as a senior technical authority across the program.
Align engineering approaches with enterprise architecture, security, and operational requirements.
Lead modernization initiatives: cloud adoption, DevSecOps, automation, zero‑trust architecture.
Collaborate with government engineers on technical strategy and architecture reviews.
Promote best practices across networking, cloud, cybersecurity, and application services.
Cross‑Functional Technical Coordination
Ensure solution integrity and coherence across services.
Support design and validation of new systems and platforms.
Lead or support SELC activities: requirements, design, testing, deployment.
Deliver technical documentation and engineering artifacts on time.
Engineering Governance & Risk Management
Enforce technical standards, security controls, and compliance (e.g., NIST, FISMA).
Identify and manage technical risks and dependencies.
Conduct root cause analysis and provide resolution strategies.
Support configuration management and change control processes.
Documentation & Technical Deliverables
Oversee preparation and quality of engineering documentation: Architecture diagrams, integration plans, as‑built documentation.
SELC artifacts: specifications, test plans, implementation guides.
Security documents: risk assessments, waivers, POA&M, interconnection agreements.
CONOPS, use cases, SOPs, support models.
Ensure deliverables meet technical standards and contractual expectations.
Requirements Qualifications Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or related field.
Minimum 7 years of technical experience in engineering leadership roles.
Experience supporting federal or enterprise IT programs across multiple disciplines.
Familiarity with IT modernization: DevSecOps, IaC, automation, cloud‑native platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
Technical Skills & Competencies
Expertise in enterprise systems engineering and integration.
Knowledge of government compliance frameworks (NIST RMF, FedRAMP, FISMA).
Strong analytical, architectural, and problem‑solving skills.
Proven ability to lead technical teams and collaborate across disciplines.
Excellent communication skills for technical and non‑technical audiences.
Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.
2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking \"Apply Now,\" you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use.
#J-18808-Ljbffr