Senior Technical Lead — Mission Engineering
AI summary of the role
Hands-on senior technical lead driving distributed software modernization across DoD Combatant Command and mission-partner environments.
No longer in the current catalog. Last included 2026-09-09. Check the employer’s posting for availability.
What you’ll do
- Support development of reusable modernization engineering approaches for mission-focused software delivery across distributed operational environments
- Serve as day-to-day operational coordination lead for distributed modernization efforts spanning enterprise and forward-deployed mission environments
- Develop reusable engineering frameworks, modernization playbooks, and integration patterns for scalable mission modernization
- Coordinate with embedded operational leads, acquisition specialists, and enterprise modernization partners to support integrated mission outcomes
What you’ll bring
- 10+ years of experience across software engineering, systems architecture, platform engineering, DevSecOps, or defense modernization environments
- 3+ years in a senior technical leadership role supporting modernization initiatives or complex mission-focused technology environments
- Strong understanding of cloud-native engineering, API integration, DevSecOps, CI/CD, and secure software delivery principles
- Experience supporting distributed technical teams and modernization initiatives across complex organizations
Technologies
cloud-native · DevSecOps · CI/CD · API integration · software factories · AI/ML · command-and-control · data interoperability
About Agile Defense
AI-enabled federal contractor delivering digital transformation, cybersecurity, and data/AI analytics to DoD, intelligence, homeland security, and civilian agencies.
Private Late · 2000–5000 people
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About Agile Defense At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next. Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests. Requisition #: 1636 Job Title: Senior Technical Lead — Mission Engineering Location: Arlington, VA Clearance Level: Secret, Must Have Clearance to Start Job Description Agile Defense is seeking a Senior Technical Lead to support distributed software modernization efforts across Combatant Command and mission-partner environments within
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About Agile Defense At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next. Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests. Requisition #: 1636 Job Title: Senior Technical Lead — Mission Engineering Location: Arlington, VA Clearance Level: Secret, Must Have Clearance to Start Job Description Agile Defense is seeking a Senior Technical Lead to support distributed software modernization efforts across Combatant Command and mission-partner environments within the Department of Defense. This role will serve as a hands-on technical modernization lead focused on operational coordination, mission engineering alignment, and execution support across geographically dispersed modernization initiatives. This opportunity is centered on helping align technical execution, modernization approaches, and operational collaboration across embedded mission teams, enterprise modernization partners, acquisition stakeholders, and technical delivery organizations. The Sen
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