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Job Title: Deputy Chief Engineer:

Travel: Minimal (up to 10%)

Clearance: Active or ability to obtain Public Trust Clearance

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Deputy Chief Engineer to provide hands-on technical leadership and oversight in support of a large-scale IT operations and modernization program for the client. This is a key on-site position responsible for driving engineering quality, systems integration, and the technical execution of services spanning infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, application platforms, and enterprise architecture.

This role is ideal for a senior-level engineer or architect who thrives in technically complex environments, can lead multidisciplinary teams, and understands how to balance innovation, stability, and compliance in a mission-critical federal setting.

Key Responsibilities:

Engineering Leadership & Technical Execution

+ **Serve as a senior technical authority across the program, providing direction and oversight for systems design, integration, and implementation activities.**

+ **Ensure engineering approaches are aligned with the customer’s enterprise architecture, security posture, and operational requirements.**

+ **Lead technical planning and execution for modernization initiatives, including cloud adoption, DevSecOps integration, automation, and zero-trust architecture implementation.**

+ **Collaborate with government engineers to define technical strategy, conduct architecture reviews, and support decision-making for new capabilities.**

+ **Drive consistency and best practices across domains including networking, cloud, application development, cybersecurity, and endpoint services.**

Cross-Functional Technical Coordination

+ **Coordinate with service leads and SMEs to ensure end-to-end solution integrity and technical coherence across services.**

+ **Support the design and validation of new systems, tools, and platforms to be transitioned into operations.**

+ **Lead or support system engineering life cycle (SELC) activities, including requirements development, design, testing, and deployment planning.**

+ **Ensure timely delivery of technical deliverables, documentation, and engineering artifacts.**

Engineering Governance & Risk Management

+ **Monitor and enforce adherence to technical standards, security controls, and compliance requirements (e.g., NIST, FISMA).**

+ **Identify and manage technical risks, dependencies, and impacts across engineering efforts.**

+ **Support root cause analysis of complex technical issues and provide resolution strategies.**

+ **Contribute to configuration management, change control, and versioning processes for critical systems.**

Documentation & Technical Deliverables

+ **Oversee the preparation and quality of all engineering documentation, including:**

+ **Architecture diagrams, integration plans, and as-built documentation**

+ **SELC artifacts such as technical specifications, test plans, and implementation guides**

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

+ **Concepts of operations (CONOPS), use cases, SOPs, and support models**

+ **Ensure deliverables meet established technical standards and contractual quality expectations.**

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

+ **Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.**

+ **Minimum of 7 years of hands-on technical experience in engineering leadership roles within complex IT environments.**

+ **Demonstrated experience supporting federal or enterprise-level IT programs involving multiple technical disciplines (cloud, cyber, networking, app dev, etc.).**

+ **Experience with IT modernization efforts including DevSecOps, infrastructure as code (IaC), automation, and cloud-native platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).**

Technical Skills & Competencies

+ **Deep understanding of enterprise systems engineering, integration, and technical delivery practices.**

+ **Familiarity with government security and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST RMF, FedRAMP, FISMA).**

+ **Excellent analytical, architectural, and problem-solving skills.**

+ **Ability to lead and influence technical teams and collaborate across disciplines.**

+ **Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience delivering technical briefings and documentation to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.**

Additional Requirements

+ **Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.**

+ **On-site presence required in Washington, D.C.**

+ **Minimal travel required (up to 10%).**

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have):

+ **Master’s degree in a technical field.**

+ **Certifications such as AWS/Azure Architect, CISSP, ITIL, PMP, or SAFe.**

+ **Experience with federal SELC or SDLC frameworks.**

+ **Familiarity with ServiceNow, JIRA, Confluence, or other collaborative engineering platforms.**

Position Details:

+ Pay Rate / Range: $75 - $85

_The above salary range represents the range expected for the position; however, final salary offers are based on a number of factors such as the position’s responsibilities; the candidate’s experience, education, and skills; location; travel required; and current market conditions._

This program requires US Citizenship

+ Benefits (Regular, Full Time Employees):

1. Medical, Dental, and Vision offerings

2. Weekly Direct Deposit

3. Paid Holidays and Personal Time Off

4. 401(k) with match

5. Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short / Long Term Disability, plus other voluntary coverages

6. Pre-Paid Legal and Employee Assistance Programs

7. Northwest Federal Credit Union Membership

8. BB&T @ Work Program

_ABBTECH is an EOE/Minorities/Women/Disabled Individuals/Veterans_

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