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Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a skilled and mission-driven Technical Lead to oversee the design, development, and delivery of technical solutions for federal government programs. This role requires hands-on technical expertise, leadership in guiding engineering teams, and experience working within secure environments and structured government frameworks. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of federal IT systems, hold an active security clearance, and be comfortable interfacing with both technical staff and government stakeholders.
🎯 Key Responsibilities
🧠 Qualifications
🌟 Preferred Attributes
🎯 Key Responsibilities
- 🧭 Lead technical planning and execution across one or more federal programs, ensuring alignment with agency requirements and mission objectives
- 🧠 Provide hands-on technical guidance to development, infrastructure, or cybersecurity teams
- 🛡️ Ensure compliance with federal security standards, including NIST, FISMA, and agency-specific policies
- 📣 Collaborate with government stakeholders, program managers, and subcontractors to define technical scope and deliverables
- 🧰 Oversee system architecture, integration, and modernization efforts, including cloud migration, DevSecOps, or endpoint management
- 📊 Support technical documentation, risk assessments, and engineering reviews
- 🔄 Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in secure software development, infrastructure, or systems engineering
- 🧩 Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of technical milestones and contract deliverables
🧠 Qualifications
- 🎓 Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 🛡️ Active security clearance (Secret, Top Secret, or higher depending on program requirements)
- 📅 7+ years of technical experience, including 2+ years in a leadership or lead engineer role
- 🧰 Proficiency in relevant technologies (e.g., cloud platforms, endpoint management, cybersecurity, software development, systems integration)
- 🗂️ Experience supporting federal agencies such as DoD, DHS, VA, or civilian agencies
- ✅ Familiarity with federal frameworks (e.g., RMF, FedRAMP, DoD STIGs, NIST 800-53)
- 🧪 Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with ability to translate mission needs into technical solutions
🌟 Preferred Attributes
- Experience working in classified environments or on SIPRNet/JWICS
- Certifications such as Security+, CISSP, AWS/Azure Architect, PMP, or SAFe
- Ability to lead Agile or hybrid development teams in government settings
- Strong communication skills and experience briefing senior government officials
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