Head of Engineering - Federal

Overview

Join Armada’s Head of Engineering – Federal role to lead secure, high-performance systems across classified, edge and federal environments. Candidate must hold TS / SCI clearance and drive technical strategy, team execution and federal compliance.

Preferred locations

Seattle, WA; Virginia / Washington DC metro; Austin, TX.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Qualifications

Preferred

Benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Armada, we are committed to fostering a work environment where everyone is given equal opportunities to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, and compensation. Our hiring is guided by qualifications, merit, and the business needs at the time.

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