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# R&D Lead

- **Company:** Insight Global
- **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $118,061 - $136,968
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Scrum Methodology, Rapid Prototyping Process, Scaled Agile Framework, Software Engineering, Software Vulnerability Management, Software Repository, Cloud Platform System
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/1582246083374DD88093F606281DEDAA/job/

## About the Role

* US citizenship with ability to obtain Public Trust Suitability * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience * 5+ years of experience developing enterprise production solutions * 3+ years of solutions architecture experience performing rapid prototyping of solutions and analyzing multiple solution options. * Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development and infrastructure leads. * Strong communication and presentation skills sufficient to develop robust analysis documentation. * Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts, including threat modeling, vulnerability management, and incident response. * Familiarity with cloud computing and scalable cloud architectures. Experience with code repositories, ALM tools, and big data platforms. * Ability to obtain a TS security clearance and be SCI eligible. * Experience as a Technical Lead for enterprise-wide software development/COTS integration programs. * Experience
conducting trade studies and selecting the best solution based on the analysis. * Experience coordinating work in an Agile Environment, esp. using Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Scrum, and/or Kanban. * Understanding of current cyber exploits, attack methodology, and detection techniques. Cloud workload experience, esp. AWS.

## Description

Insight Global is looking for an experienced System Developer and Solution Architect to lead Research and Development (R&D) efforts for the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Program. This is an exciting opportunity to set technical vision and drive innovation for a critical national cyber program. The R&D Lead will be responsible for leading R&D efforts, including leading a team 1-5 engineers in performing rapid prototyping of solutions, and analyzing multiple solution options to determine the best fit for the program. This role is at the forefront of innovation - designing highly scalable, practical solutions for our customers and evangelizing the best solutions for adoption. Key Responsibilities: * Lead the R&D team as a hands-on technical lead driving the development of innovative solutions that meet the program's requirements. * Define and execute a repeatable analysis program where customer needs drive innovative solutions and traceable outcomes. * Perform rapid
prototyping of solutions to validate technical feasibility and identify potential risks. * Analyze multiple solution options and document results to inform the selection of the best solution. * Conduct trade studies to compare the pros and cons of different solutions and recommend the most suitable approach. * Collaborate with the Core Architecture team to prove the feasibility of solutions and select the best technologies and implementation approaches. * Work closely with the Development and Infrastructure Leads to define requirements, create, extend, and maintain a development lab for R&D purposes. * Ensure that the developed solutions meet the program's non-functional requirements, such as scalability, maintainability, reliability, and security. * Communicate the technical vision and implementation plans to stakeholders, including DHS, System Integrators, user groups, and the development team. * Serve as a solution SME/evangelist and present the solution vision and
implementation to various audiences, including users and senior government leaders. * Collaborate with the development team to design major system components and ensure system design is extensible to accommodate future requirements.