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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Lead TS/SCI - **Company:** Parsons Corporation - **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $125,100.0 - $225,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Information Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Cloud Platform System, Togaf, Information Technology, Data Management, Devsecops - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9111779/technical-lead-tssci ## About the Role * Active TS/SCI security clearance * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field * Minimum 10 years of experience in technical leadership, systems engineering, or solution architecture roles * Proven experience defining system architecture and establishing engineering standards for complex, mission-critical systems * Strong track record of ensuring technical quality, process consistency, and successful delivery across multiple development teams or PODs * Deep understanding of secure software development, data engineering, and systems integration within federal/DoD environments * Excellent communication, collaboration, and technical problem-solving skills What Desired Skills You'll Bring: * Master's degree in a relevant discipline * Experience supporting Joint Staff, CDAO, or similar high-level DoD organizations * Expertise in cloud architectures, DevSecOps, data platforms, and AI/ML solution delivery * Familiarity with DoD technical standards, cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., CMMC, RMF), and enterprise architecture principles * Advanced certifications in systems architecture, cloud, or engineering disciplines (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, TOGAF, CISSP) * Demonstrated ability to drive technical innovation and mentor engineering teams in large, matrixed organizations ## Description Parsons is seeking a highly skilled Technical Lead to join our Joint Staff Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) team. In this role, you will define and enforce technical and engineering standards, establish system architecture, and ensure technical quality and process consistency across multiple agile delivery PODs supporting critical Department of Defense missions. What You'll Be Doing: * Set, communicate, and enforce technical and engineering standards across delivery PODs, ensuring consistency with streamlined processes and frameworks * Define and evolve overarching system architecture, ensuring alignment with mission requirements, security standards, and enterprise objectives * Provide technical leadership and oversight to cross-functional PODs, guiding solution design, technology selection, and engineering best practices * Establish and maintain engineering standards, development frameworks, and reusable patterns to drive technical excellence and efficiency * Review and validate technical outputs, ensuring solutions meet quality, performance, security, and compliance requirements * Collaborate with product managers, agile leads, and mission stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust, scalable technical solutions * Mentor and develop engineering talent, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, technical innovation, and knowledge sharing * Stay current on emerging technologies, industry standards, and DoD technical directives, and proactively identify opportunities to enhance technical capabilities and architecture * Support technical risk assessment, mitigation planning, and resolution of complex technical challenges across PODs ## Related Videos - [Organizational Change Through The Power Of Why - DevSecOps Enablement](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/478-organizational-change-through-the-power-of-why-devsecops-enablement) - [Green Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/592-green-cloud-computing) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [DevSecOps culture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/783-devsecops-culture) - [The Software Engineer 2030: From Coder To AI Orchestrator? - Patrick Schnell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1825-the-software-engineer-2030-from-coder-to-ai-orchestrator-patrick-schnell) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers)