Technical Lead Engineer - ICAM

Position Overview

GEOAxIS is seeking a Technical Lead to join the technical leadership team and drive program technical execution, innovation, and modernization. The GEOAxIS system provides Identity, Credential, and Access Management for web applications by enabling secure, on-demand access to NGA GEOINT content based on authoritative user attributes. The mission is to maintain highly available, resilient, and scalable ICAM services under the GxNext contract with Leidos, ensuring critical mission applications remain protected through 2031.

Key Responsibilities

• Suggest technical improvements and enhancements to the GEOAxIS architecture
• Contribute to strategic design initiatives that drive long-term technical innovation
• Collaborate with external stakeholders to address mission-critical needs
• Provide hands-on implementation assistance to development and operational teams
• Assist in leading design efforts for integrating new ICAM technologies and services
• Minimize technical debt via automation and DevOps best practices
• Increase GEOAxIS availability and observability

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8-12 years of experience in Software Development, DevOps, or Systems Engineering (or additional relevant experience in lieu of a degree)
• Active TS/SCI with ability to obtain a Polygraph
• At least 2+ years of DevOps experience
• Experience in at least one of the following languages: Bash, Python, Java, NodeJS
• Security+ certification or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
• Exceptional communication skills to bridge technical and non-technical audiences
• Proven track record of leading technical teams and conveying technical solutions clearly
• Ability to be physically present in Chantilly, VA at least 4 days a week, with occasional meetings in Reston and/or Springfield, VA
• US Citizenship is required for consideration

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in ICAM systems
• Experience designing/supporting RESTful or SOAP services
• Hands-on knowledge of container technologies and orchestration platforms (Rancher RKE2, OpenShift)
• Experience containerizing legacy software systems
• Familiarity with DevOps tools: Ansible, ArgoCD, GitLab, Nexus3, Kubernetes
• Relevant certifications such as RHCSA/RHCE, AWS Solutions Architect/DevOps Engineer, CKA/CKAD
• Strong background in Linux system administration

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: $107,900.00 - $195,050.00
• Benefits: Competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement