• Chief Engineer

    Robert Half Technology (Washington, DC)


    Description

    We are seeking a Deputy Chief Engineer to provide hands-on technical leadership and oversight for a large-scale IT operations and modernization program. This on-site role is critical to driving engineering quality, systems integration, and technical execution across infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, application platforms, and enterprise architecture.

     

    Ideal candidates are senior-level engineers or architects who excel in complex technical environments, lead multidisciplinary teams, and balance innovation, stability, and compliance in mission-critical federal settings.

    Key Responsibilities

    Engineering Leadership & Technical Execution

     

    + Serve as a senior technical authority across the program.

    + Align engineering approaches with enterprise architecture, security, and operational requirements.

    + Lead modernization initiatives: cloud adoption, DevSecOps, automation, zero-trust architecture.

    + Collaborate with government engineers on technical strategy and architecture reviews.

    + Promote best practices across networking, cloud, cybersecurity, and application services.

     

    Cross-Functional Technical Coordination

     

    + Ensure solution integrity and coherence across services.

    + Support design and validation of new systems and platforms.

    + Lead or support SELC activities: requirements, design, testing, deployment.

    + Deliver technical documentation and engineering artifacts on time.

     

    Engineering Governance & Risk Management

     

    + Enforce technical standards, security controls, and compliance (e.g., NIST, FISMA).

    + Identify and manage technical risks and dependencies.

    + Conduct root cause analysis and provide resolution strategies.

    + Support configuration management and change control processes.

     

    Documentation & Technical Deliverables

     

    + Oversee preparation and quality of engineering documentation:

    + Architecture diagrams, integration plans, as-built documentation

    + SELC artifacts: specifications, test plans, implementation guides

    + Security documents: risk assessments, waivers, POA& Ms, interconnection agreements

    + CONOPS, use cases, SOPs, support models

    + Ensure deliverables meet technical standards and contractual expectations.

    Requirements

    Qualifications

    Education & Experience

     

    + Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or related field.

    + Minimum 7 years of technical experience in engineering leadership roles.

    + Experience supporting federal or enterprise IT programs across multiple disciplines.

    + Familiarity with IT modernization: DevSecOps, IaC, automation, cloud-native platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

     

    Technical Skills & Competencies

     

    + Expertise in enterprise systems engineering and integration.

    + Knowledge of government compliance frameworks (NIST RMF, FedRAMP, FISMA).

    + Strong analytical, architectural, and problem-solving skills.

    + Proven ability to lead technical teams and collaborate across disciplines.

    + Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

     

    Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.®

     

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