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 within DoD programs
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, Computer Science, or related field (Master's preferred)
  • Relevant technical certifications like AWS, Azure, Security+, CISSP are preferred
  • Expertise in enterprise systems engineering, hybrid cloud configurations, and secure environments

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering execution across diverse task areas
  • Oversee system design, integration, and deployment processes
  • Ensure all work aligns with DISA standards and architectures
  • Support smooth transition from development to operational stages
  • Coordinate closely with Architecture and Application teams
  • Provide independent technical leadership and guidance
  • Communicate effectively with government stakeholders

Benefits

  • Access to a dynamic and challenging work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Ability to work on mission-critical projects for national defense
  • Engagement with high-visibility government stakeholders
  • Emphasis on cutting-edge technology solutions
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

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Lightgrid, LLC

  • Engineering Task Lead
    $120K — $150K *
    Washington, DC 20011 (District Of Columbia County)
    Aerospace & Defense
    In-Person
  • Engineering Task Lead
    $120K — $150K *
    Arlington, VA 22204 (Arlington County)
    Aerospace & Defense
    In-Person
  • Implementations/Activations Network Engineer II
    $75K — $95K *
    Scott Air Force Base, IL 62225 (Saint Clair County)
    Telecommunications & Hardware
    In-Person
  • Program Manager
    $120K — $150K *
    Arlington, VA 22204 (Arlington County)
    Aerospace & Defense
    In-Person
  • Program Manager
    $120K — $150K *
    Washington, DC 20011 (District Of Columbia County)
    Aerospace & Defense
    In-Person

More Aerospace & Defense Jobs

Find similar Engineering Task Lead jobs: