Assured Information Security (AIS) is seeking a Solution Train Engineer to lead the coordination, execution, and continuous improvement of a complex technical Solution Train within a large-scale Agile, cyber-focused Department of Defense environment. This role oversees Solution Train events, manages value flow across multiple Agile Release Trains, aligns technical dependencies, and ensures coordination among engineering teams, program leadership, vendors, and external cybersecurity partners.
*This is an onsite position located in Columbia, MD and requires a TS/SCI w/CI Poly*What You'll Do:- Facilitate Solution Train execution and large-scale organizational ceremonies, including:
- Pre and Post-Program Increment Planning
- Solution Demos
- Inspect and Adapt events
- Value Stream Syncs
- Cross-train planning and coordination sessions
- Manage and optimize the flow of value through the Solution Train using enterprise-level tools such as Jira and Confluence.
- Coordinate architectural alignment, technical interdependencies, capabilities, and integration activities across multiple Agile Release Trains and technical suppliers.
- Facilitate collaboration and communication among engineering leads, Product and Program Management Office representatives, vendors, external cybersecurity organizations, and other stakeholders.
- Identify, track, and resolve cross-team and cross-train impediments, risks, issues, and dependencies.
- Monitor Solution Train performance and provide clear, concise reporting on delivery progress, technical dependencies, risks, and performance metrics.
- Develop and maintain documentation related to technical requirements, system interdependencies, architectural decisions, program risks, and delivery status.
- Support the alignment of technical strategy, solution intent, architecture, and implementation activities across the Solution Train.
- Promote transparency and effective information flow across teams, trains, suppliers, and program leadership.
- Actively engage with teams to understand their needs, coordinate support, and ensure timely resolution of issues.
- Guide, mentor, and coach technical leads, Release Train Engineers, Scrum Masters, and other Agile leaders in Lean-Agile systems engineering practices.
- Support continuous improvement across the Solution Train by identifying process improvements, facilitating retrospectives, and implementing actionable improvement plans.
- Ensure Agile practices are appropriately adapted to support the needs of a complex, cyber-focused DoD program environment.
- Partner with program leadership and stakeholders to ensure delivery activities remain aligned with contractual, technical, security, and mission objectives.
- Familiarity with systems engineering lifecycle processes, technical baseline management, and requirements traceability.
- Experience coaching organizations in Lean-Agile transformation and SAFe implementation.
Education/Experience/Skillset Required:- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline and 18 years experience (15 years with Master's) OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience developing products and/or managing engineering activities in software, systems, or technical development environments.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating complex technical programs involving multiple Agile Release Trains, engineering organizations, or technical suppliers.
- Strong understanding of Agile at scale, particularly the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), in a cyber-centric Department of Defense program environment.
- Experience supporting DoD contracts, military programs, or other government technology initiatives.
- Background in cybersecurity, cyber operations, information assurance, or related security disciplines.
- Experience facilitating large-scale planning, execution, synchronization, and continuous improvement events.
- Experience using enterprise collaboration and program management tools, including Jira and Confluence.
- Strong communication, facilitation, organization, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work effectively with engineering teams, program leadership, vendors, PMO personnel, and external cybersecurity organizations.
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership, remain actively engaged, and drive issues to resolution.
Required Certification (minimum of one is required)
:- SAFe Solution Train Engineer (STE)
- SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE)
- SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC)
Security Clearance: TS/SCI w/CI Poly
US Salary Range: $170,000 - $215,000
The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on several factors including location, skills, and experience. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package which includes employer paid health insurance and a 7% contribution to your 401k, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation.
