Platform Engineer Lead Security Clearance

Position: Platform Engineer Lead with Security Clearance
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- Description This Department of War enterprise data and analytics program delivers mission-critical capabilities that enable leaders across the Department to make faster, better-informed decisions using trusted data dos Digital Modernization sector is seeking an experienced   SME   Platform Engineer   Lead   to support the delivery, enhancement, and adoption of enterprise data and analytics products used across multiple DoD organizations.
In this role, you will work alongside government partners, engineers, and other industry teammates to translate operational and strategic requirements into scalable, production-ready solutions. You will contribute directly to product planning, execution, and continuous improvement—helping ensure capabilities are delivered efficiently, aligned to mission priorities, and positioned for sustained success.
This position offers the opportunity to work on a high-visibility, enterprise program at the intersection of data, analytics, and emerging AI technologies. Ideal candidates are motivated by mission impact, comfortable operating in complex stakeholder environments, and interested in building deep domain   expertise   while delivering capabilities with real-world national security outcomes.
Primary Responsibilities   
* P erform s   MLOPs and   Dev Sec Ops    engineering   operations to include Mission-Driven Design, Static Code Analysi s,   CI/CD Automation , Security Scanning, Model Scanning, Audit & Compliance, Secure and Post Deployment and Artifact Assurance   
* Builds and manages the underlying infrastructure, platforms, and tooling that support application, data, and AI workloads .

* Designs resilient, scalable, and secure environments that   optimize   resource   utilization   and performance.

* Streamlines developer workflows by implementing automation, integration pipelines, and platform services that accelerate delivery and   maintain   operational reliability.

* Identify , prepare, track, secure, and integrate government, commercial and open-source   tools   and services into the   CDAO   System.

* Build and foster relationships with industry and academia   
* Analyze and review the latest advances in commercial/open-source data, analytic, and AI technologies   
* Prepare, and integrate commercial and open-source tools into the   CDAO   System within   a timely   manner,    
* Assist   vendor engineers in preparing and integrating tools to meet   Industry,   DoW , and CDAO   standards.

* Integrate government, commercial, and open-source   software, data, and AI   tools.

* Manage a team of 8-15 direct reports, providing leadership, mentorship, and performance management.

* Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment.

* Conduct regular team meetings, performance reviews, and career development discussions.

* Ensure team members have the necessary resources, training, and support to succeed.

* Address and resolve any team conflicts or issues promptly and effectively.
Basic Qualifications   
* Advanced:
Must either have a   Bachelor   degree or   higher from an accredited college or university OR Valid certification of DoD 8140 (CASP+ or CCNP Security or CCSP)   
* Must have an active   Top Secret   clearance and ability to obtain SCI and CI Poly    
* 12+ years of experience as an application developer.

* Demonstrated experience with:

* A rchitecting and designing software using MBSE approaches   ( Requirements specification, User Behavior models,   Component   Design, and   requirements   traceability )   
* B uilding and/or integrating Custom or COTS software products through   MLOPS and   Dev Sec Ops    automated tools within a cloud-based environment   
* Installing , configuring, and managing Data and/or AI related COTS enterprise SW platforms in support of capability builders who develop Data, AI, and SW capabilities     
* Engineering and operating   data and AI platform tools   (for example:
Data Bricks ,   Plantir , Collibra, Tableau) and performing   at least 5 out of   the following functions:
Mission-Driven Design, Static Code Analysis, CI/CD Automation, Security Scanning, Model Scanning, Artifact Assurance, Secure   and Post   Deployment and…