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Chief Engineer (CI-Poly)

Dci SolutionsMcLean, VAApril 14th, 2026
Responsibilities Serve as a Chief Engineer Lead a team of platform engineers to design, deploy, maintain, and secure platform infrastructure Collaborate with people inside and outside the organization to deliver the highest standards for: Building, deploying, and securing infrastructure Provide a blend of technical expertise, project management proficiency, and leadership abilities Keeping the project on track while navigating project complexity Align it with business goals while leading a technical team to success Qualifications Methodology Mastery: Proficiency in different frameworks like Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall Strategic Planning: Creating project plans, defining scope, setting clear objectives, and managing deliverables. Risk: Skilled at identifying potential risks early and developing mitigation strategies Budget Management: Oversee project delivery efforts and lead the project escalation process Change Management: Be adaptable and able to manage change requests without derailing the project Problem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a team environment and lead technical initiatives Proactive & Ownership: Proactive approach to identifying and addressing potential issues Experience with Kubernetes cluster deployments to support large-scale AI platforms Knowledge of what it takes to deliver Datacenter as a Service Experience leading ATO efforts and the processes required to maintain security compliance Strong background in Linux and infrastructure services (DNS, DHCP, LDAP, Networking, Storage) Travel up to 20% of the time, as required, to perform on-site installations, and maintenance Job Type: Full-time Pay: $170,000.00 - $220,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Tuition reimbursement Application Question(s): Do you have an active counterintelligence polygraph (CIP)? Experience: building, deploying and securing infrastrucure: 8 years (Required) Kubernetes cluster deployment: 5 years (Required) leading ATO efforts : 8 years (Required) Linux and infrastructure services : 8 years (Required) coding/programming in Python, Rust, and/or Go: 5 years (Preferred) networking: 5 years (Preferred) Security clearance: Top Secret (Required) Work Location: In person