Agile Defense
Defense
SeniorTechnicalLead
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“Senior Technical Lead at Agile Defense. Skills: Technical leadership, Mission engineering, Software modernization, DevSecOps. Support distributed software modernization efforts. Serve as hands-on technical modernization lead”
What You'll Achieve.
Support distributed software modernization efforts; Align technical execution, modernization approaches, and operational collaboration; Support agile software delivery, DevSecOps enablement, cloud-native adoption, API/data integration, and modernization strategy efforts; Support day-to-day coordination across distributed modernization initiatives; Contribute to reusable engineering frameworks, operational patterns, and modernization best practices; Support long-term mission growth across multiple defense organizations and operational environments; Support integrated mission outcomes; Support long-term modernization efforts; Support scalable mission modernization efforts; Advance the mission and achieve success
Industry & Context.
CONUS and limited OCONUS travel, Active TS/SCI clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years of experience across software engineering, systems architecture, platform engineering, DevSecOps, or defense modernization environments, 3+ years in a senior technical leadership role supporting modernization initiatives or complex mission-focused technology environments, understanding of modern software delivery practices including cloud-native engineering, API integration, DevSecOps, CI/CD, and secure software delivery principles, Experience supporting distributed technical teams, modernization initiatives, or enterprise engineering efforts across complex organizations, Ability to translate operational modernization needs into actionable technical strategies and scalable engineering approaches, Experience operating across technical, operational, and stakeholder environments requiring cross-functional coordination and execution, communication, stakeholder engagement, and operational coordination skills
Nice to Have
Active TS/SCI clearance, Experience supporting software modernization initiatives within Combatant Command, joint, or operational defense environments, Familiarity with modern defense software delivery ecosystems, software factories, or mission-focused engineering organizations, Experience supporting operational data integration, command-and-control environments, or distributed mission systems, Familiarity with secure cloud delivery models, DevSecOps enablement, and modern deployment approaches within regulated environments, Exposure to AI/ML-enabled workflows, mission-focused software delivery, or operational technology modernization efforts, Experience working within fast-moving modernization, innovation, or transformation-focused organizations
What You'll Do.
Support distributed software modernization efforts
Serve as hands-on technical modernization lead
Align technical execution and modernization approaches
Support agile software delivery
Support cloud-native adoption
Support API/data integration
Develop reusable modernization engineering approaches
Align technical modernization strategies
Support modernization initiatives
Contribute to scalable engineering patterns
Serve as day-to-day operational coordination lead
Maintain execution alignment
Coordinate with embedded operational leads
Support onboarding and collaboration
Establish operational cadence
Provide executive-level reporting
Develop reusable engineering frameworks
Translate lessons learned into recommendations
Support cross-functional modernization efforts
Contribute to Agile Defense modernization initiatives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Align cross-functional teams; Coordinate distributed technical efforts; Coordinate closely with embedded operational leads, acquisition specialists, and enterprise modernization partners; Support onboarding, collaboration, and operational integration efforts across geographically dispersed modernization teams; Support cross-functional modernization efforts spanning operational users, technical teams, and mission stakeholders
Communication Scope
communication skills; stakeholder engagement; operational coordination skills; concise executive-level reporting
Full Job Description
## Description About Agile Defense At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next. Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests. ## Job Description Agile Defense is seeking a Senior Technical Lead to support distributed software modernization efforts across Combatant Command and mission-partner environments within the Department of Defense. This role will serve as a hands-on technical modernization lead focused on operational coordination, mission engineering alignment, and execution support across geographically dispersed modernization initiatives. This opportunity is centered on helping align technical execution, modernization approaches, and operational collaboration across embedded mission teams, enterprise modernization partners, acquisition stakeholders, and technical delivery organizations. The Senior Technical Lead will help support agile software delivery, DevSecOps enablement, cloud-native adoption, API/data integration, and modernization strategy efforts supporting complex operational environments. The ideal candidate combines strong engineering leadership, operational awareness, and modernization experience with the ability to coordinate distributed technical efforts and support fast-moving mission-focused initiatives. They are comfortable operating across organizational boundaries, helping align cross-functional teams, and translating modernization objectives into practical engineering approaches and executable delivery efforts. As part of Agile Defense’s broader modernization ecosystem, this role will help support da
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