Agile Defense
Defense
SeniorTechnicalLead
“Senior Technical Lead at Agile Defense. Skills: Software modernization, Technical leadership, DevSecOps, Cloud-native. Serve as embedded technical modernization lead. Accelerate modernization initiatives”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve delivery outcomes; Support software-enabled mission capabilities; Drive practical delivery outcomes
Industry & Context.
Operational problem-solving
Support mission-focused software modernization efforts within a forward operational environment supporting Department of War stakeholders in the INDOPACOM theater, Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and rapidly evolving mission environments, Active TS/SCI Clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years of experience across software engineering, software delivery, systems integration, platform engineering, and/or defense modernization environments, 3+ years in a hands-on technical leadership role supporting software modernization or mission-focused technology initiatives, understanding of modern software delivery practices including agile development, DevSecOps, CI/CD, cloud-native engineering, API integration, and secure software delivery principles, Experience operating within complex operational, government, or highly regulated environments, Ability to translate operational challenges and stakeholder needs into executable technical strategies and measurable delivery outcomes, Experience working across operational stakeholders, acquisition organizations, and technical delivery teams in fast-moving mission environments, Proven ability to stand up new initiatives, operational capabilities, or modernization efforts from concept through execution, communication, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional leadership 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 acquisition or rapid capability delivery approaches, Experience supporting command-and-control, operational data integration, or mission software environments, Familiarity with secure cloud delivery models, DevSecOps enablement, and modern deployment practices within regulated environments, Experience working with software factories, innovation organizations, startups, or non-traditional technology teams, Exposure to AI/ML-enabled workflows, mission-focused software delivery, or data-centric modernization efforts
What You'll Do.
Serve as embedded technical modernization lead
Accelerate modernization initiatives
Improve delivery outcomes
Support software-enabled mission capabilities
Bridge operational needs and technical implementation
Drive modernization strategy
Translate mission challenges into modernization efforts
Drive practical delivery outcomes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work directly with operational users, mission partners, and technical stakeholders; Operate in close coordination with distributed engineering and acquisition modernization teams; Work across operational stakeholders, acquisition organizations, and technical delivery teams; Cross-functional leadership
Communication Scope
communication skills
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