Armada

Head of Engineering – Federal

Armada

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $187,360 - $235,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

CloudDistributed SystemsGoJavaKubernetesPythonTypeScript

About the role

  • Own technical readiness for FedRAMP Moderate/High and DoD Impact Level 4/5 environments.
  • Partner with Security & Compliance to achieve and sustain Authority to Operate (ATO) certifications.
  • Implement Zero Trust architecture, enclave segmentation, and continuous monitoring aligned with NIST 800-53, FISMA, and RMF.
  • Lead vulnerability management, compliance automation, and audit evidence generation.
  • Serve as the primary engineering contact for 3PAOs, assessors, and federal partners during accreditation.
  • Define and execute the federal engineering roadmap for classified and edge deployments.
  • Lead cross-functional teams building Galleon and Atlas software using Golang, Kubernetes, and distributed systems.
  • Ensure architectures are secure-by-design and optimized for disconnected or tactical environments.
  • Drive Agile execution and deliver high-quality, predictable releases.
  • Provide mentorship and technical oversight across design, integration, and secure APIs.
  • Build and lead cleared and clearance-eligible software and infrastructure teams.
  • Foster a mission-driven, inclusive culture emphasizing accountability, learning, and technical excellence.
  • Partner with Recruiting to develop pipelines and onboarding processes for cleared engineers.
  • Establish KPIs for velocity, uptime, SLA adherence, and compliance closure rates.
  • Oversee DevSecOps pipelines, release management, and configuration control for secure enclaves.
  • Drive Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) and automation for distributed Galleon fleets.
  • Continuously improve testing, monitoring, and post-ATO sustainment processes.

Requirements

  • Active TS/SCI clearance.
  • 10+ years in software or infrastructure engineering, including 5+ years leading multi-team organizations.
  • Deep experience with backend and distributed systems (Golang, Python, or Java).
  • Strong background in Kubernetes, container orchestration, and secure cloud or edge deployments.
  • Proven experience delivering systems within FedRAMP or DoD-accredited environments.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.
Benefits
  • Competitive base salary and equity
  • Medical, dental, and vision (subsidized cost)
  • Health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), and dependent care FSAs (DCFSA)
  • Retirement plan options, including 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
  • Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
  • 15 paid company holidays per year

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
GolangPythonJavaKubernetesZero Trust architecturevulnerability managementcompliance automationDevSecOpsdistributed systemssecure APIs
Soft skills
leadershipmentorshipcross-functional collaborationaccountabilitytechnical excellenceinclusive culturecommunicationorganizational skillsproblem-solvingteam building
Certifications
Active TS/SCI clearanceAuthority to Operate (ATO) certifications