Chief Engineer – McLean, VA

Chief Engineer – McLean, VA

Serve as a Technical Project Manager

Lead a team of platform engineers to design, deploy, maintain, and secure platform infrastructure

Collaborate with people inside and outside the organization to deliver the highest standards for:

• Building, deploying, and securing infrastructure

Provide a blend of technical expertise, project management proficiency, and leadership abilities

Keeping the project on track while navigating project complexity

Align it with business goals while leading a technical team to success

Methodology Mastery:
Proficiency in different frameworks like Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall

Strategic Planning:
Creating project plans, defining scope, setting clear objectives, and managing deliverables.

Risk:
Skilled at identifying potential risks early and developing mitigation strategies

Budget Management:
Oversee project delivery efforts and lead the project escalation process

Change Management:
Be adaptable and able to manage change requests without derailing the project

Problem-Solving:
Excellent problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues

Communication:
Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively

Collaboration:

Ability to work effectively in a team environment and lead technical initiatives

Proactive & Ownership:
Proactive approach to identifying and addressing potential issues

Experience with Kubernetes cluster deployments to support large-scale AI platforms

Knowledge of what it takes to deliver Datacenter as a Service

Experience leading ATO efforts and the processes required to maintain security compliance

Strong background in Linux and infrastructure services (DNS, DHCP, LDAP, Networking, Storage)

Travel up to 20% of the time, as required, to perform on-site installations, and maintenance

Required:

Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph Clearance Job Type: Full-time