Lead Technical Engineer

ECS is seeking a seasoned Lead Technical Engineer to support robust Impact Level (IL) 5 and IL6 programs in an operational DoD environment that houses multiple U.S. Coalition Mission Partner Environments (MPE). The Lead Technical Engineer is responsible for designing and implementing Cloud environments in Microsoft Azure Cloud, and aiding in the design, implementation, and maintenance of MPE's Microsoft SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS services., The Lead Technical Engineer reports to the Program Manager and acts as a senior member of a multidisciplinary organization that delivers excellence in AI/ML innovation in on-premises and cloud-native environments.

General Responsibilities:

The Lead Technical Engineer guides and directs a team of Cloud Subject Matter Experts (SME) by:

• Facilitating the design, implementation, and maintenance of multi-Cloud DoD MPEs in Azure and AWS that support highly available, scalable, and secure application services
• Demonstrating in-depth knowledge and providing hands-on experience with a wide range of Azure and other Cloud service solutions
• L iaising with key stakeholders to scope mission objectives, elicit technical requirements, and deliver effective technical solutions
• Designing and executing architecture blueprints and developing technical solutions with a DevSecOps mindset and culture
• Building tools and scripts to automate Infrastructure as Code (IaC) deployments, troubleshooting, monitoring, and diagnostics
• Providing and maintaining a robust solution architecture compliant with DoD security standards
• Supporting risk mitigation activities, including Assessment and Authorization (A&A), continuous monitoring, and vulnerability and configuration management
• Functioning as a technical escalation point within the program team
• Coaching, mentoring, and guiding team leads in skills development, technical interview techniques, and team member onboarding
• Other duties, as assigned

This position is a demanding, high-energy role that requires a blend of leadership, strategic, and technical acumen to drive program initiatives. The ideal candidate has proven expertise in Microsoft Azure, Office 365, Entra ID, Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), Windows Server | Desktop, Ubuntu, and hybrid cloud networking; as well as essential soft skills (analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication)., * U.S. Citizen

• Active DoD Secret security clearance, with the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance with SCI indoctrination (TS/SCI)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science; Information Systems Management; or similar Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) discipline
• 10+ years of progressive hand-on technical knowledge, experience, and team leadership responsibility; 15+ years of equivalent professional experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree
• Active DoD 8140 IAM Level I, or higher, certification (e.g., Security+), and IAT Level II certification in one of the following within 45 calendar days of hire : Security+CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, SSCP, GICSP, or GSEC
• Ability to work in a hybrid capacity, with up to 3 business days per week onsite in Fairfax, VA
• Ability to travel