Technical Team Lead - Annapolis Junction, MD - Active Secret Cle Security Clearance

Position: Technical Team Lead - Annapolis Junction, MD - Active Secret Cle with Security Clearance
Location: Annapolis Junction

Technical Team Lead is needed for a DIRECT HIRE opportunity with SOCs client onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD
** Active Secret Clearance Required

Job Description:

Our client is seeking an experienced Technical Team Lead to support a Federal customer. This role requires an individual with extensive hands-on technical expertise and leadership capabilities to oversee a diverse team managing critical infrastructure and migration efforts. The Technical Team Lead will be responsible for ensuring the security, reliability, and efficiency of systems that support national security missions. Job-Specific

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Lead and manage a multidisciplinary technical team (network, RHEL, Dev Ops, data, Windows, MQ, and Telephony teams) to support and enhance Secure Flight operations.
* Oversee the migration of critical systems, ensuring seamless transition and minimal disruption to operations.
* Provide technical leadership and strategic guidance for system upgrades, enhancements, and performance optimizations.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders, and external partners to ensure alignment with federal security and compliance requirements.
* Implement and enforce ITIL v4 best practices to improve service management and operational efficiency.
* Ensure compliance with federal agency standards, security policies, and governance frameworks.
* Identify and mitigate risks related to network security, data integrity, and system resilience.
* Develop and maintain documentation, including technical roadmaps, system architecture, and migration plans.
* Other tasks as required Job-Specific

Minimum Requirements:

* Active Secret clearance
* Due to contract requirements, only US Citizens can be considered. Candidates with dual citizenship cannot be considered.
* 12+ years of hands-on technical experience in IT infrastructure or related.
* 4+ years of experience leading a technical team across multiple disciplines, including network, RHEL, Dev Ops, data, Windows, MQ, and Telephony.
* Experience leading migration efforts, including large-scale system transitions and technology upgrades.
* ITIL v4 certification
* Experience supporting a federal agency in IT operations, security, or infrastructure management.
* Candidates reside within a commutable distance for daily onsite work and on call requirements.
* This contract supports systems that require 24x7x365 uptime. Candidates must be willing and able to meet recall requirements, including participation in a rotational on-call schedule. Preferred Skills and

Qualifications:

* Recent experience working with DHS agencies such as TSA, CBP, ICE, or CISA.
* Familiarity with federal IT security standards and best practices.
* Strong background in cloud computing, automation, and emerging technologies.
* Certifications such as PMP, CISSP, or AWS Solutions Architect. Employment Pre-requisites The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation, and drug urinalysis. SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. #DZFED Estimated Min Rate: $ Estimated Max Rate: $ Estimated Min Rate: $105000.00 Estimated Max Rate: $150000.00