Technical Lead

About the role

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a skilled and mission-driven Technical Lead to oversee the design, development, and delivery of technical solutions for federal government programs. This role requires hands-on technical expertise, leadership in guiding engineering teams, and experience working within secure environments and structured government frameworks. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of federal IT systems, hold an active security clearance, and be comfortable interfacing with both technical staff and government stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical planning and execution across one or more federal programs, ensuring alignment with agency requirements and mission objectives
• Provide hands-on technical guidance to development, infrastructure, or cybersecurity teams
• Ensure compliance with federal security standards, including NIST, FISMA, and agency-specific policies
• Collaborate with government stakeholders, program managers, and subcontractors to define technical scope and deliverables
• Oversee system architecture, integration, and modernization efforts, including cloud migration, DevSecOps, or endpoint management
• Support technical documentation, risk assessments, and engineering reviews
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in secure software development, infrastructure, or systems engineering
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of technical milestones and contract deliverables

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• Active security clearance (Secret, Top Secret, or higher depending on program requirements)
• 7+ years of technical experience, including 2+ years in a leadership or lead engineer role
• Proficiency in relevant technologies (e.g., cloud platforms, endpoint management, cybersecurity, software development, systems integration)
• Experience supporting federal agencies such as DoD, DHS, VA, or civilian agencies
• Familiarity with federal frameworks (e.g., RMF, FedRAMP, DoD STIGs, NIST 800-53)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with ability to translate mission needs into technical solutions

Preferred Attributes

• Experience working in classified environments or on SIPRNet/JWICS
• Certifications such as Security+, CISSP, AWS/Azure Architect, PMP, or SAFe
• Ability to lead Agile or hybrid development teams in government settings
• Strong communication skills and experience briefing senior government officials