Technical Lead - Cloud Based Projects

Req ID: 301791 

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We are currently seeking a Technical Lead - Cloud Based Projects to join our team in McLean, Virginia (US-VA), United States (US).

The Technical Lead will oversee the technical execution of cloud-based projects for federal agencies, ensuring adherence to federal security standards, regulations, and best practices. This role involves managing cross-functional teams, including developers, engineers, and architects, ensuring the delivery of secure, scalable solutions.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage cross-functional technical teams in designing, developing, and delivering cloud-based solutions, ensuring full compliance with federal security and regulatory standards, such as NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP.
• Architect secure, scalable, and resilient cloud infrastructures for federal systems, aligning with IT modernization objectives and evolving technology landscapes.
• Ensure all technical solutions and cloud implementations adhere to federal cybersecurity frameworks, including NIST 800-53, FIPS, and other relevant guidelines to protect sensitive data.
• Serve as the primary technical advisor to agency stakeholders, translating complex technical requirements into strategic, actionable project plans and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Proactively identify and assess technical risks associated with federal cloud initiatives, devising and implementing comprehensive mitigation strategies to ensure continuity and security.
• Oversee the development lifecycle, ensuring code quality, conducting thorough code reviews, and enforcing federal agency-specific development and security protocols.
• Lead and coordinate incident response efforts for cloud security breaches or system outages, ensuring all actions follow federal response protocols and best practices for recovery and reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement of cloud systems by staying abreast of new technologies, federal mandates, and industry best practices, recommending enhancements to maintain operational excellence.

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience of technical leadership experience supporting cloud-based projects for federal clients or agencies.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience with Agile methodologies
• Must be a US citizen or Green Card Holder
• Should reside in the Washington, DC Area

 

Preferred:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
• Cloud certification (AWS, Azure, OCI, GCP)
• Professional certification required: Project Management Professional (PMP)

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