Engineering Manager
Senior Technical Lead responsible for modernizing mission-critical systems, integrating advanced technologies, and driving secure, scalable software architecture in an agile environment.
About Agile Defense
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
Requisition #: 1632
Job Title: Senior Technical Lead — Mission Modernization
Location: Honolulu, HI
Clearance Level: Secret, Must Have Clearance to Start
Job Description
Agile Defense is seeking a Senior Technical Lead to support mission-focused software modernization efforts within a forward operational environment supporting Department of War stakeholders in the INDOPACOM theater. This role will serve as an embedded technical modernization lead working directly alongside operational users, mission partners, and technical stakeholders to help accelerate modernization initiatives, improve delivery outcomes, and support software-enabled mission capabilities in complex operational environments.
This is a hands-on modernization and mission integration role focused on operational problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, and execution support across fast-moving mission environments. The Senior Technical Lead will help bridge operational needs, technical implementation, and modernization strategy across initiatives involving agile software delivery, DevSecOps enablement, cloud-native adoption, operational data integration, and mission-focused technology solutioning.
The ideal candidate combines strong technical leadership and modernization experience with operational awareness, stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and rapidly evolving mission environments. They are comfortable working directly with operational stakeholders, translating mission challenges into actionable modernization efforts, and driving practical delivery outcomes alongside distributed technical and acquisition teams.
As part of Agile Defense’s broader modernization ecosystem, this role will operate in close coordination with distributed engineering and acquisition modernization teams supporting mission-focused initiatives across geographically dispersed operational environments.
Education and Background
Years of Experience
10 years
Required Ski
Posted June 25, 2026