Engineering Task Lead

Lightgrid, LLC

$120K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of engineering experience
  • 5+ years in a leadership role for DoD programs
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, or Computer Science (Master's preferred)
  • Relevant technical certifications preferred (AWS, Azure, Security+, CISSP)
  • Experience with enterprise systems engineering and hybrid cloud environments

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering execution across all task areas
  • Oversee system design, integration, and deployment
  • Ensure technical alignment with DISA standards
  • Support system transition from development to operations
  • Coordinate with architecture and application teams
  • Provide technical leadership and operate independently
  • Effectively communicate and brief government stakeholders

Benefits

  • Active TS/SCI Clearance required
  • Opportunity to lead engineering tasks for significant government programs
  • Work with cutting-edge enterprise IT systems
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders in the Pentagon and NCR
  • Engagement in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment
Full Job Description
Job Type Full-time Description LightGrid is looking for an Engineering task lead. This position requires an Active TS/SCI Clearance. The Engineering Task Lead will oversee all engineering activities under DISA , including design, development, integration, and sustainment of enterprise IT systems across on-premises and cloud environments. The role is responsible for ensuring technical execution aligns with DISA standards, supporting system transitions from development to operations, and maintaining resilient, secure, and scalable solutions. The Engineering Lead will manage engineering teams, coordinate with architecture and development leads, and ensure delivery of mission-critical capabilities supporting Pentagon and NCR stakeholders. Requirements 10+ years engineering experience; 5+ years in lead role supporting DoD programs Bachelor's in Engineering, IT, Computer Science, or related field (Master's preferred) Relevant technical certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure, Security+, CISSP preferred) Enterprise systems engineering; hybrid cloud (on-prem + cloud); system integration; Dev/Test/Prod transitions; secure environments (RMF/ATO); DISA/DoD infrastructure • Lead engineering execution across all task areas • - Oversee system design, integration, and deployment • - Ensure alignment with DISA standards and architectures • - Support transition from development to operations • - Coordinate with Architecture and Application teams - Operate independently and provide technical leadership • - Strong technical communication skills • - Ability to brief Government stakeholders • - Team leadership and coordination - Ability to operate in fast-paced, high-visibility environments

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