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# Deputy Deployment Lead

- **Company:** CareerCircle
- **Location:** Hanover, MD, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $107,900.0 - $195,050.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), Active Directory, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Ajax (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Google App Engines, Systems Engineering, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Configuration Management Databases, Program Optimization, Signals Intelligence, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Data Centers, Data Recovery, Linux, DevOps, HP Loadrunner, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Java Database Connectivity, Apache JMeter, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), System Center Operations Management, Windows Servers, Open Database Connectivity, Windows PowerShell, Reliability Engineering, Ansible, Salesforce.Com, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Single Sign-On, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Web Services, Workflow Management Systems, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Scripting, Computer Networking Systems, Enterprise Software Applications, Computer Network Operations, Performance Testing, Neoload, Firewalls (Computer Science), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Integration Tests, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Palo Alto Networks, Patch Management, Data Management, Terraform, Network Server, Cisco, Servicenow, Vmware, Programming Languages
- **Published:** September 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/md/annapolis-junction/f391600e-0b79-43c6-9ea4-f9b33716c0b9

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related technical field and at least 8 years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be substituted for a degree.

 * Must have significant experience working as a systems administrator supporting large user populations and technical staff, including developers, testers, and engineers.
 * Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience supporting Linux and Microsoft-based servers and workstations.
 * Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with operating system and application hardening, including DISA standards, best practices, and high-assurance environments.
 * Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with software and hardware deployment, patch management, operating systems, and backup/restore functions.
 * Proficiency with Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, and Active Directory.

 * Must have experience coordinating and executing complex site deployments, including readiness reviews, installation, integration, commissioning, and customer acceptance activities.
 * Experience with deployment planning and operational readiness, including identifying and managing risks, blockers, dependencies, and schedule impacts.
 * Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in multi-domain environments during deployment and implementation activities.
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical teams, program leadership, and customer representatives.

 * Must be able to travel as required, including local travel and occasional 1-2 week CONUS and OCONUS trips annually.

 * Clearance Required: Must have TS/SCI with Polygraph., * Extensive experience supporting distributed, multi-site infrastructure modernization programs, working in fast-paced, compliance-driven environments.
 * Hands-on knowledge of Cisco networking, VMware NSX, Palo Alto Networks, enterprise storage, backup/recovery, and data center infrastructure.
 * Experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, PowerShell, Python, and APIs.
 * Experience integrating automated deployment workflows with physical infrastructure deployment and site commissioning.
 * Relevant certifications in VMware, Cisco, Palo Alto, cloud, or enterprise infrastructure.
 * Experience with customer site acceptance, commissioning, and technical readiness reviews., ServiceNow
Tactfulness
Outsourcing
Web Services
Cloud Design
Communication
Collaboration
Sales Support
Risk Management
Problem Solving
Team Leadership
Cost Management
Cost Estimation
Customer Service
Managed Services
Needs Assessment
Project Planning
Web Applications
Analytical Skills
Resource Planning
Quality Assurance
Service Offerings
Influencing Skills
Value Propositions
Quality Management
Business Valuation
Technical Standard
Google App Engines
Workflow Management
Business Strategies
Process Improvement
Business Objectives
Business Priorities
Resource Management
Single Sign-On (SSO)
Technical Leadership
ServiceNow Discovery
IT Service Management
Organizational Skills
Emerging Technologies, Writing
Planning
Teamwork
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Operations
Leadership
Construction
Communication
Presentations
Safety Audits
Subcontracting
Follow Through
Detail Oriented
Risk Mitigation
Problem Solving
Property Damage
Analytical Thinking
Job Safety Analysis
Organizational Skills
Taking Meeting Minutes
First Aid Certification
Interpersonal Communications
Environment Health And Safety
Occupational Safety And Health
30-Hour OSHA General Industry Card
Construction Health And Safety Technician
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

## Description

DevOps, Ansible
Planning
Firewall
Equities
Terraform
Hardening
Operations
Leadership
Automation
Purchasing
Upskilling
Market Data
Coordinating
Cryptography
Cyber Security
Prioritization
Key Management
Windows Servers
Ancient History
Computer Science
Cisco Networking
Patch Management
Technical Issues
Operating Systems
Analytical Method
Windows PowerShell
Program Management
Acceptance Testing
Workflow Management
Systems Engineering
Integration Testing
Time Off Management
Security Engineering
Signals Intelligence
Engineering Management
Technical Requirements
Go (Programming Language)
Backup and Recovery System
Verbal Communication Skills
Computer Network Operations
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Python (Programming Language)
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS)
Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance), The selected individual will serve as the Deputy Deployment Lead, responsible for leading and coordinating the on-site physical and automated deployment of Platform, Network, Firewall, Backup & Recovery, DevOps, and other supporting enterprise capabilities. This role ensures that solutions developed and integrated by the engineering organization are successfully installed, configured, integrated, validated, commissioned, and formally accepted at customer sites. Working closely with engineering, operations, logistics, and customer stakeholders, the Deputy Deployment Lead will help drive the successful transition of capabilities from development and integration into operational use. This individual will support deployment planning, execution, troubleshooting, and site acceptance activities while helping ensure all implementation efforts are completed in accordance with technical requirements, schedule objectives, and mission needs. The ideal candidate will bring strong coordination,
technical oversight, and execution skills to support efficient fielding and operational readiness across customer environments.

Primary Responsibilities

 * Partner with the Deployment Lead and PMO to plan, prioritize, and execute site deployments.
 * Lead integrated infrastructure deployment activities at contractor and customer sites.
 * Develop and maintain deployment plans, schedules, readiness criteria, checklists, and completion requirements.
 * Coordinate cross-functional teams across Platform, Network, Firewall, Backup/Recovery, IaaS, DevOps, Cybersecurity, and Test.
 * Serve as a primary technical liaison among on-site teams, remote engineers, program leadership, customer stakeholders, and technical partners.
 * Lead site readiness efforts to verify facilities, power, cabling, connectivity, credentials, documentation, and other deployment prerequisites.
 * Conduct readiness reviews and provide go/no-go recommendations for deployment execution.
 * Oversee installation, configuration, integration, testing, troubleshooting, commissioning, and customer acceptance activities.
 * Ensure deployed solutions align with approved architecture, engineering standards, and security requirements.
 * Identify and manage deployment risks, blockers, dependencies, and schedule impacts, escalating issues as needed.
 * Track deployment status, issues, and completion criteria in program management tools.
 * Capture lessons learned and support transition to customer acceptance and operational readiness., Technology Strategies, Full Stack Development
Development Management
New Product Development
Artificial Intelligence
Application Development
Business Transformation
Organizational Structure
Communications Management
Open Database Connectivity
Java Database Connectivity
Microsoft Certified Partner
Interpersonal Communications
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Sales Performance Management
Digest Access Authentication
ITIL Foundation Certification
Influencing Without Authority
HyperText Markup Language (HTML)
JavaScript (Programming Language)
Configuration Management Databases
Artificial Intelligence Development
System Center Operations Management
Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP)
Lightweight Directory Access Protocols
Asynchronous Javascript and XML (AJAX)
Application Programming Interface (API)
Salesforce Certified Technical Architect
Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML)
ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA)
ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS)
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Google IT Automation with Python
Lead Architect
TEKsystems

Hanover, MD*Remote

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DevOps
NeoLoad
Scripting
Pipelines
Operations
Leadership
Automation
Resilience
Scalability
Cloud Design
Communication
Apache JMeter
HP Loadrunner
Systems Design
Microsoft Azure
Problem Solving
Solution Design
Customer Service
Analytical Skills
Chaos Engineering
Influencing Skills
Business Valuation
Strategic Thinking
Business Objectives
Amazon Web Services
Employee Onboarding
Performance Testing
System Optimization
Performance Analysis
Technical Leadership
Business Intelligence
Software Architecture
Technology Strategies
Full Stack Development
IT Capacity Management
Artificial Intelligence
Business Transformation
Performance Engineering
Architectural Leadership
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Influencing Without Authority
Continuous Improvement Process
Enterprise Application Software
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Project Safety Professional
Turner Construction Co.

Halethorpe, MD*On-Site


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