DIEM Chief Engineer

Leidos

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The DoD Enterprise IT Modernization (DEIM) Division delivers end-to-end enterprise IT services to architect, modernize, operate, and cyber-secure mission-critical environments for Defense Agencies and Field Activities. Leidos is seeking a DIEM Chief Engineer to serve as the senior technical leader for the Division. This role functions as both the enterprise engineering authority and Division CTO, with accountability for technical execution, innovation, and growth across a complex, multi-program portfolio supporting Defense Agencies and DoD Field Activities (DAFAs). This position requires deliberate balance across two distinct but integrated responsibilities: Chief Engineer (Program Execution Focus): Ensuring engineering excellence, program performance, innovation and technical rigor across the Division CTO (Growth Focus): Driving innovation, shaping technical strategy, and leading solutioning for new business opportunities The Chief Engineer is accountable for aligning engineering execution with Division strategy, ensuring programs deliver against cost, schedule, and technical objectives while advancing enterprise IT modernization, cloud adoption, and cybersecurity (including Zero Trust Architecture). This role also serves as a people leader, guiding a team of Solution Architects. Success in this role requires a leader who operates effectively at the enterprise and executive level, drives accountability across distributed teams, and brings credibility in both internal execution and external customer engagement.

Requirements

Masters with 15 – 20 years of prior relevant experience or Doctorate with 13 – 16 years of prior relevant experience.
Active DoD Secret clearance
Willingness to travel up to 25%

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Defense Agencies / 4th Estate environments
Experience with large-scale enterprise IT environments (millions of users, large endpoint populations)
Familiarity with DevSecOps, AI/ML integration, HPC, and large-scale migration efforts
Demonstrated leadership experience across large, complex, multi-program environments
Deep expertise in enterprise IT modernization, cloud architecture, and cybersecurity (including Zero Trust)
Experience leading and developing technical leaders and distributed teams
Strong executive communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Responsibilities

Own Engineering Performance Across the Division (Chief Engineer Role): Provide executive-level oversight of engineering execution across all programs, ensuring alignment with Division priorities and accountability for results.
Lead and Develop Solution Architecture Capability (People Leadership): Serve as the functional leader for a team of Solution Architects, setting direction, developing talent, and ensuring alignment with Division strategy and program needs.
Establish Engineering Governance and Technical Discipline: Drive standardized engineering processes, architecture alignment, and lifecycle rigor across the Division.
Drive Digital Transformation and Technology Integration: Lead the infusion of emerging technologies (cloud, automation, DevSecOps, AI/ML where applicable) into mission environments.
Own Technical Strategy for Growth and Capture (CTO Role): Lead technical solutioning for growth, including RFIs, proposals, and capture strategies, ensuring alignment with Division priorities and customer needs.
Engage Customers and Strengthen Strategic Relationships: Serve as a senior technical representative to government customers and partners, building trust and influencing direction.
Drive Integration Across Programs and Capabilities: Ensure seamless coordination across engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and modernization efforts across the Division.