Lead Technical Engineer

ECS Tech Inc•Fairfax, VA

2h•Hybrid

About The Position

ECS is seeking a seasoned Lead Technical Engineer to support robust Impact Level (IL) 5 and IL6 programs in an operational DoD environment that houses multiple U.S. Coalition Mission Partner Environments (MPE). The Lead Technical Engineer is responsible for designing and implementing Cloud environments in Microsoft Azure Cloud, and aiding in the design, implementation, and maintenance of MPE's Microsoft SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS services. This position is a demanding, high-energy role that requires a blend of leadership, strategic, and technical acumen to drive program initiatives. The ideal candidate has proven expertise in Microsoft Azure, Office 365, Entra ID, Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), Windows Server | Desktop, Ubuntu, and hybrid cloud networking; as well as essential soft skills (analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication). The Lead Technical Engineer reports to the Program Manager and acts as a senior member of a multidisciplinary organization that delivers excellence in AI/ML innovation in on-premises and cloud-native environments.

Requirements

U.S. Citizen
Active DoD Secret security clearance, with the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance with SCI indoctrination (TS/SCI)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science; Information Systems Management; or similar Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) discipline
10+ years of progressive hand-on technical knowledge, experience, and team leadership responsibility; 15+ years of equivalent professional experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree
Active DoD 8140 IAM Level I, or higher, certification (e.g., Security+), and IAT Level II certification in one of the following within 45 calendar days of hire: Security+CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, SSCP, GICSP, or GSEC
Ability to work in a hybrid capacity, with up to 3 business days per week onsite in Fairfax, VA
Ability to travel <25% to CONUS/OCONUS customer sites and government installations, as required, to support Program initiatives
Demonstrated hands-on knowledge and experience:
Working with DoD computer network organizations and/or performers
Evaluating and documenting customer environments, infrastructure, processes, and operations
Developing solutions with Cloud orchestration tools
Implementing DoD Windows | Linux SRGs, STIGs, and CIS compliance benchmarks
Advanced proficiency with:
Virtual desktop infrastructures (VDI)
Active Directory Domain Services | DNS
IP Networking, including VPCs, VPNs, DNS, load-balancing, PKI, and firewalls
IaC, Automation, and Orchestration
Scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell, Python, etc.)
Ability to work independently and manage critical program deliverables with minimal oversight
Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with a proven ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identify the most appropriate solution
Highly developed interpersonal and oral/written communication skills, with the ability to effectively and professionally interact with a diverse set of stakeholders (from peers to end-users to executive management)

Responsibilities

Facilitating the design, implementation, and maintenance of multi-Cloud DoD MPEs in Azure and AWS that support highly available, scalable, and secure application services
Demonstrating in-depth knowledge and providing hands-on experience with a wide range of Azure and other Cloud service solutions
Liaising with key stakeholders to scope mission objectives, elicit technical requirements, and deliver effective technical solutions
Designing and executing architecture blueprints and developing technical solutions with a DevSecOps mindset and culture
Building tools and scripts to automate Infrastructure as Code (IaC) deployments, troubleshooting, monitoring, and diagnostics
Providing and maintaining a robust solution architecture compliant with DoD security standards
Supporting risk mitigation activities, including Assessment and Authorization (A&A), continuous monitoring, and vulnerability and configuration management
Functioning as a technical escalation point within the program team
Coaching, mentoring, and guiding team leads in skills development, technical interview techniques, and team member onboarding
Other duties, as assigned