Principal Software Engineer/Tech Lead
Listed on 2026-07-18
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Software Development
DevOps
Join the team transforming secure cloud operations for the future.
We’re seeking a Principal Engineer / Technical Lead to support the Compartmented Enterprise Services Office (CESO) in Arlington, VA. This effort is building a modern Secure Web Service (SWS) operation on a cutting‑edge, highly automated platform designed to support a rapidly expanding customer base. In this role, you’ll help drive CESO’s migration to a high‑security cloud environment, delivering key capabilities such as network and communication services, monitoring services, and system administration.
If you’re ready to make an impact on a mission‑critical DISA program and work with a team shaping the next generation of secure enterprise services, apply today!
This position is based in Arlington, VA and is 100% on‑site.
Primary Responsibilities- Engineering
- Organizational & Technical Leadership
- People Management & Leadership Development
- Delivery & Execution
- Cross‑Functional & Executive Collaboration
- Candidate must an active TS/SCI security clearance
- BA and 12+ years of experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Proven track record of leading multiple teams and delivering complex software systems
- Demonstrated leadership skills and attention to detail, including excellent organizational and documentation skills
- Strong background in automated testing, CI/CD, and modern software delivery practices
- Experience with software development languages/environments such as:
JavaScript. Git Lab, Jenkins, Ansible Automation, Python, JavaScript, Java, PSSQL, YAML, and Terraform - Hands‑on full‑SDLC Agile Software Development experience, including full software lifecycle automation experience (design, development, test, deployment), including deployment to a production environment
- Experience designing, building, and deploying Dev Ops pipelines with Bitbucket, Git, Jenkins, Artifactory and Ansible (or equivalent tools)
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Experience working in a high op‑temp, top secret environment
- Previous experience tracking projects in Jira or equivalent Agile Project Management software
- Experience with the following technologies:
- Prior experienced with DISA and DISA’s support to mission partners
- Experience designing, developing, and deploying software in a cloud environment (AWS preferred).
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