Secure Flight Lead

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an experienced Secure Flight Lead to support a mission-critical federal DHS program in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. The Secure Flight Lead will manage infrastructure and migration projects and guide a technical team supporting DHS systems.

Responsibilities of the Secure Flight Lead:

· Lead cross-functional teams (network, RHEL, DevOps, data, Windows, MQ, Telephony)

· Manage system migrations with minimal downtime

· Provide strategic direction for upgrades and performance improvements

· Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to meet compliance standards

· Apply ITIL v4 practices to enhance service delivery

· Ensure adherence to federal security and governance policies

Qualifications of the Secure Flight Lead:

· 12+ years of hands-on technical experience in IT infrastructure or related

· 4+ years of experience leading technical teams across multiple disciplines

· Proven experience with large-scale system migrations, including large-scale system transitions/technology upgrades

· ITIL v4 certification

· Experience working with DHS agencies such as TSA, CISA, ICE, CBP

· Strong background in cloud, automation, and emerging technology

· Preferred Certifications: PMP, CISSP, AWS Solutions Architect

· Must have an Active Secret Clearance

Compensation of the Secure Flight Lead:

· Salary: Between $160,000 - $180,000 based on years of relevant experience

· Comprehensive Benefits: Full Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, 401k, PTO (Paid Time Off), Paid Holidays, Sick leave as required by law

This job opens for applications on 06/20/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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