Indigo IT LLC · 1 month ago
Engineering Lead/Architect
Fort Meade, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$135K/yr - $150K/yr
7+ years expIndigo IT LLC is an award-winning information technology consulting and services company focused on providing innovative solutions to government agencies. The Engineering Lead (Architect) will serve as the senior technical lead for DISA’s sensing development activities, responsible for designing, architecting, and integrating cyber sensing capabilities while collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure mission objectives are met.
Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecuritySecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead architecture, system design, and engineering activities for the modernization, integration, and development of DISA sensing capabilities under Task 6.5
Provide technical leadership for solution development spanning OSP, FPCAP, ASV, IDS, and future enterprise sensor technologies
Conduct requirements analysis and develop system, functional, and performance requirements supporting sensing development
Develop system architectures, interface control documents, engineering diagrams, and solution architectures using DoDAF or other Government approved frameworks
Lead the design and documentation of new sensing solutions including modernization of OSP, centralized sensing management platforms, sensor virtualization, cloud based IDS, and unified sensing architectures
Oversee development of preliminary and critical design packages, ensuring traceability to requirements and alignment with mission needs
Lead engineering assessments, analysis of alternatives, capability trade studies, and white papers identifying optimal technical approaches
Provide engineering oversight for integration and testing of sensing capabilities in lab, cloud, and production representative environments
Collaborate with test engineers to define integration test requirements, performance benchmarks, interoperability expectations, and validation strategies
Support the operation and enhancement of the sensing lab environment including testing, verification, prototyping, and evaluation of new tools
Define and maintain reference architectures, system baselines, and engineering standards for sensing capabilities across environments
Work closely with cybersecurity and A&A personnel to ensure designs incorporate required security controls and accreditation considerations
Support Government technical reviews including SRR, SFR, PDR, CDR, and related design forums
Provide engineering inputs for deployment strategies, implementation plans, and release management processes
Mentor engineering personnel and coordinate technical activities across engineering, development, O&M, and cybersecurity teams
Prepare engineering documents, technical briefs, design descriptions, and program artifacts required by the Government
Qualification
Required
Active DoD Secret clearance
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; Master's Degree preferred
Seven (7) plus years of experience in systems engineering, architecture, or complex system design for DoD, cyber, or enterprise environments
Experience architecting distributed sensor systems, cybersecurity tools, network security solutions, or large scale monitoring platforms
Strong understanding of cyber sensing technologies including intrusion detection, packet capture, malware detection, threat analytics, and SIEM integration
Experience designing solutions for both on premises and cloud environments including virtualization, containerization, and cloud native architectures
Demonstrated experience with requirements decomposition, DoDAF architecture development, design documentation, and engineering planning
Experience supporting or leading engineering activities aligned with SRR, SFR, PDR, and CDR milestones
Knowledge of DevSecOps principles, automation, test integration, and scalable deployment architectures
Strong knowledge of networking, system administration, distributed systems, and data engineering concepts
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non technical audiences
Preferred
Experience supporting DISA, DoD cyber programs, or large scale operational sensor platforms is highly desired
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage options
401(k) with company match
Group life and disability
Flex Spending Accounts (FSA)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid holidays
Education assistance
In house training programs
Bonuses and recognition for publishing, speaking, and innovative thought leadership in our industry
Company
Indigo IT LLC
Founded in 2001, Indigo IT is an award winning information technology consulting and services company.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Denise Van Wyngaardt
CEO
Shane Van Wyngaardt
Chief Growth Officer & Founder
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