Chief Engineer/Lead Architect (TS/SCI + CI Polygraph)

TL;DR

Chief Engineer/Lead Architect (TS/SCI + CI Polygraph): Provide technical leadership and architectural direction for development and modernization efforts supporting DIA, with an accent on cloud-native (PaaS) system architecture and secure CI/CD pipeline delivery. Focus on defining integration strategies, aligning architectures to enterprise security and mission requirements, and resolving complex technical issues through technical reviews and engineering mentorship.

Location: On site in the Washington DC, MD, & VA area

Company

hirify.global supports a program for the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA).

What you will do

• Provide technical leadership and architectural direction for development and modernization efforts.
• Define system architectures, technical standards, and integration strategies.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption for mission needs.
• Ensure architectural alignment with enterprise standards, security requirements, and mission objectives.
• Lead technical reviews, resolve complex technical issues, and mentor engineering staff.
• Represent technical capabilities to Government stakeholders and senior leadership.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI + CI Polygraph clearance
• B.S. in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Senior-level experience architecting and delivering cloud-native (PaaS) solutions in secure federal environments
• Experience building and operating CI/CD pipelines in secure federal environments

Culture & Benefits

• On-site role supporting a Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) program.
• Technical leadership scope across architecture, standards, and modernization efforts.
• Mentorship and technical review responsibilities for engineering staff.

Hiring process

• Interviews focused on architecture leadership, secure federal cloud-native delivery, and CI/CD experience.
• Clearance verification required for consideration.