Lead Engineer – Cloud & DevSecOps (Top Secret Cleared) - MASS

Applied Research Solutions seeks a highly skilled Lead Engineer to support a

mission-critical U.S. Government program focused on secure cloud software

development, aircraft platform integration, and enterprise DevSecOps

modernization. The ideal candidate brings technical depth, leadership

experience, and a strong understanding of secure development practices within

classified environments. If you're ready to make a lasting impact through

technical excellence and leadership in a fast-paced, classified environment,

we'd love to hear from you.

Why Work with us?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of

technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology

across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded

a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our

career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver

state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that

prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture

where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations,

while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through

our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program,

and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Responsibilities

• include:
• * Lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team delivering cloud-native software
• capabilities.
• * Architect, develop, and maintain systems in secure cloud environments,
• primarily Azure.
• * Oversee implementation of DevSecOps pipelines using GitLab CI/CD and
• Artifactory.
• * Collaborate closely with aircraft platform groups, mission systems teams, and
• networking specialists to ensure seamless system integration.
• * Define and enforce secure development practices aligned with government
• cybersecurity standards and program requirements.
• * Comfortable in SCIF for 50% of time onsite
• * Drive technical roadmaps, backlog prioritization, sprint planning, and
• cross-team coordination.
• * Provide hands-on engineering support and mentorship to junior and mid-level
• developers.
• * Ensure compliance with security controls, accreditation processes, and
• configuration management policies.
• * Communicate technical status, risks, and recommendations to program
• leadership and stakeholders.
• * Other duties as assigned.
• Qualifications/ Technical Experience

Requirements

• * US Citizenship required.
• * Active Top-Secret clearance required.
• * Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field;
• advanced degree a plus.
• * Proven experience leading software or DevSecOps teams on government or
• defense programs.
• * Proficiency with GitLab (source control, CI/CD pipelines) and Artifactory
• (artifact management).
• * Experience with cloud platforms, specifically Microsoft Azure.
• * Strong understanding of secure coding practices and NIST/DoD cybersecurity
• frameworks.
• * Familiarity working with aircraft platforms, avionics environments, or
• related mission systems.
• * Certification: Security+ CE (required), Azure AZ-204 or AZ-900 (required).
• * Demonstrated ability to operate in fast-paced, classified environments with
• multi-organizational stakeholders.
• Desired Skills:
• * Experience with infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, Bicep).
• * Knowledge of Zero Trust, container security, or K8s in secure enclaves.
• * Understanding of military airworthiness, flight test, or embedded systems
• environments.
• * Prior experience supporting multi-domain operations or cross-service
• integration.
• All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background
• investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a
• background investigation including criminal history and identity check.
• This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR
• 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified
• individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by
• covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment
• qualified individuals with disabilities.
• This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR
• 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified
• protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and
• subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.