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Armada · 2 days ago

Head of Engineering - Federal

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$187K/yr - $235K/yr

10+ years exp

Armada is an edge computing startup that provides computing infrastructure to remote areas. The Head of Engineering – Federal will lead the engineering organization responsible for TS/SCI, FedRAMP, and DoD-accredited programs, defining technical strategy and guiding multiple software teams to ensure secure, high-performance systems delivery.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingData CenterSoftware

Senior Management

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Own technical readiness for FedRAMP Moderate/High and DoD Impact Level 4/5 environments

Partner with Security & Compliance to achieve and sustain Authority to Operate (ATO) certifications

Implement Zero Trust architecture, enclave segmentation, and continuous monitoring aligned with NIST 800-53, FISMA, and RMF

Lead vulnerability management, compliance automation, and audit evidence generation

Serve as the primary engineering contact for 3PAOs, assessors, and federal partners during accreditation

Define and execute the federal engineering roadmap for classified and edge deployments

Lead cross-functional teams building Galleon and Atlas software using Golang, Kubernetes, and distributed systems

Ensure architectures are secure-by-design and optimized for disconnected or tactical environments

Drive Agile execution and deliver high-quality, predictable releases

Provide mentorship and technical oversight across design, integration, and secure APIs

Build and lead cleared and clearance-eligible software and infrastructure teams

Foster a mission-driven, inclusive culture emphasizing accountability, learning, and technical excellence

Partner with Recruiting to develop pipelines and onboarding processes for cleared engineers

Establish KPIs for velocity, uptime, SLA adherence, and compliance closure rates

Oversee DevSecOps pipelines, release management, and configuration control for secure enclaves

Drive Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) and automation for distributed Galleon fleets

Continuously improve testing, monitoring, and post-ATO sustainment processes

Qualification

TS/SCI clearanceFedRAMP experienceGolangKubernetesDistributed systemsCloud deploymentsCISSP certificationAgile executionTeam leadershipProblem-solvingCollaboration