Operations Support Engineer (SE) - Senior Tech Lead

Position Title : Operations Support Engineer (SE) - Senior Tech Lead

Location : Tampa, FL (USSOCOM HQ)

Position Overview :

The Operations Support Engineer (SE) - Senior Tech Lead provides expert-level technical and operational support across SOCOM and Joint Staff missions. This position supports global, theater-level operations, enabling mission success through system integration, training, software implementation, and synchronized situational awareness. Engineers in this role must have strong familiarity with operational environments, Joint and SOF processes, and Command and Control (C2) systems such as Common Operational Picture (COP), Tactical Data Links (TDL), and Operational Area of Interest (OAI) systems.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide technical leadership and oversight, ensuring that technical solutions align with the enterprises overarching goals and requirements.
• Work collaboratively with vendors and PMO teams, the Technical Lead assures that projects adhere to the Software Acquisition Pathway, establishing and enforcing policies and procedures for validating program features and epics through the SAFE / AGILE process.
• Actively engage in technology selection, collaborating with the team to identify and implement appropriate technologies and frameworks for project execution.
• Implement and enforce best practices for testing and documentation.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends relevant to enterprise needs, to make well-informed recommendations for updates or changes to the technology stack.
• Collaborate with site leads to align technical strategies directly with overall project and organizational goals.
• Identify and mitigate technical and cyber security risks associated with projects, proactively averting challenges that could impact project timelines and deliverables.

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S2Technologies is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, protected veterans' status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Applicants living in a HubZone designated area receive preferential selection when meeting all other required qualifications.