Lead Software Engineer, Data & DevSecOps

The client is seeking a Principal Engineer / Technical Lead to support the Compartmented Enterprise Services Office (CESO) in Arlington, VA. This effort is building a modern Secure Web Service (SWS) operation on a cutting-edge, highly automated platform designed to support a rapidly expanding customer base. In this role, you'll help drive CESO's migration to a high-security cloud environment, delivering key capabilities such as network and communication services, monitoring services, and system administration. If you're ready to make an impact on a mission-critical DISA program and work with a team shaping the next generation of secure enterprise services, apply today!

• Candidate must an active TS/SCI security clearance
• This position is based in Arlington, VA and is 100% on-site.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Engineering

o Experience in working on teams utilizing Agile workflows and processes

o Translate mission outcomes and prioritized product backlog items into technical delivery plans and sprint goals

o Lead development and integration of secure APIs, data pipelines (structured/unstructured)

o Experience with software development languages/environments such as: JavaScript. GitLab, Jenkins, Ansible Automation, Python, JavaScript, Java, PSSQL, YAML, and Terraform

o Develop automated CI/CD build/deployment pipelines using Jenkins, Ansible and Bitbucket.

o Implement DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, observability, and security controls

o Implement software release version control, provide release management support throughout a software product's life cycle (initial software development through promotion to Test, QA and Production Environments), ensuring the consistency and reliability of software builds

· Organizational & Technical Leadership

o Define and drive long-term technical strategy and architectural direction across teams

o Oversee the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions

o Serve as a senior technical authority and escalation point for cross-team and cross-domain issues

o Champion engineering excellence, including automated testing, CI/CD, reliability, and security

o Establish standards, best practices, and governance for software development

o Guide the responsible adoption of generative AI tools across engineering teams

· People Management & Leadership Development

o Lead, manage, and develop senior engineers and technical teams

o Own performance management, career development, succession planning, and talent growth

o Build and sustain a high-performing, inclusive engineering culture

o Coach leaders on effective team management, delivery, and technical decision-making

· Delivery & Execution

o Own delivery outcomes across multiple Agile teams, ensuring predictability and quality

o Partner with product and business stakeholders to align roadmaps, priorities, and execution

o Ensure effective Agile practices, metrics, and continuous improvement using Jira

o Balance near-term delivery with long-term platform and technical investments

o Incorporate customer feedback, operational insights, and data to drive product improvements

· Cross-Functional & Executive Collaboration

o Act as a key engineering representative in cross-functional and leadership discussions

o Communicate technical vision, risks, and progress to senior leadership

o Influence product strategy through deep understanding of users and technical constraints

· Candidate must have an active TS/SCI security clearance

· BA and 12+ years of experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

· Proven track record of leading multiple teams and delivering complex software systems

· Demonstrated leadership skills and attention to detail, including excellent organizational and documentation skills

· Minimum of 10 years of hands-on technical experience in at least three of the following areas: Oracle, SQL Server, Java, engineered systems, cloud technologies, data integration, automated testing and deployments, and DevSecOps

· Demonstrated experience supporting database engineering, architecture, modernization, and Tier III technical support functions in complex enterprise environments

· Strong background in automated testing, CI/CD, and modern software delivery practices

· Experience with software development languages/environments such as: JavaScript, GitLab, Jenkins, Ansible Automation, Java, PSSQL, YAML, and Terraform

· Hands-on full-SDLC Agile Software Development experience, including full software lifecycle automation experience (design, development, test, deployment), including deployment to a production environment

· Experience designing, building, and deploying DevOps pipelines with Bitbucket, Git, Jenkins, Artifactory and Ansible (or equivalent tools)

· Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

· Experience working in a high op-temp, top secret environment

· Previous experience tracking projects in Jira or equivalent Agile Project Management software

· Experience with the following technologies:

o Gradle

o PowerShell

o Java Full Stack

o Oracle 19c

o Apache HTTP

o Apache Tomcat

o Webservices

Preferred Qualifications

· Prior experienced with DISA and DISA's support to mission partners

· Prior experience leading database modernization and transformation initiatives involving legacy-to-modern platform migration, cloud adoption, or hybrid enterprise environments.

· Experience in high-availability, mission-critical, or large-scale federal enterprise systems requiring strong reliability, performance, and security.

· Demonstrated success leading teams responsible for database architecture standards, engineering governance, integration, and technical problem resolution.

Experience working in environments that require close coordination with government stakeholders, cross-functional technical teams, and multiple contractors, * Oracle, SQL Server, Java: 10 years (Required)

• cloud technologies, data integration, automated testing: 10 years (Required)
• DevSecOps: 10 years (Required)
• Agile workflows and processes: 4 years (Preferred)
• CI/CD build/deployment pipelines,Jenkins, Ansible,: 5 years (Required)
• full-SDLC Agile Software Development: 5 years (Required)

Security clearance:

• Top Secret (Preferred)

Pulled from the full job description

• Tuition reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance, * Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance