West 4th Strategy
IT Technical Lead
Washington, DC - Full Time
Technical Lead
ROLE
We need an experienced Technical Lead at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC is modernizing its Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval (EDGAR) system by developing a secure, cloud-based filing system and intelligent disclosure platform called FarPoint. In this role, you will have full understanding of the technical approach used by the delivery team and will be responsible for ensuring the team follows that approach, including modern DevSecOps practices, cloud-based architecture on AWS, API development, and implementation of Zero Trust security principles. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
LOCATION
CLEARANCE
CLIENT
WORK HOURS
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
RELOCATION
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
ROLE
We need an experienced Technical Lead at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC is modernizing its Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval (EDGAR) system by developing a secure, cloud-based filing system and intelligent disclosure platform called FarPoint. In this role, you will have full understanding of the technical approach used by the delivery team and will be responsible for ensuring the team follows that approach, including modern DevSecOps practices, cloud-based architecture on AWS, API development, and implementation of Zero Trust security principles. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide solution architecture and technical leadership for the overall solution including human-centered design for UI components and workflows
- Define and implement the CI/CD pipeline for all aspects of the system from Infrastructure as Code to DevSecOps pipeline integrated with SEC security tools
- Guide the technical team to prepare automated testing scenarios and scripts using SEC available technologies
- Lead the preparation of technical project documentation and approval cycles including addressing security findings to obtain an ATO
- Triage user issues to resolve within the stipulated SLAs and maintain 100% performance and uptime for production environments
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
- 20+ years of IT experience with 10+ years as a technical lead and architect on programs with 20+ personnel
- Experience with AI/ML technologies including Amazon Bedrock - required
- Direct experience with SEC IT systems, especially EDGAR - highly preferred
- Experience with complex architecture of AWS cloud-based solutions using a mix of AWS services and open source technologies and databases
- Very strong communication and facilitation skills
- Ability to rapidly prioritize competing requirements
- Experience building performant, secure, cutting-edge solutions using modern tools
- Deep expertise with cloud environments and tools, including current service offerings
- Deep expertise with modern CI/CD development practices, related security tooling, and Infrastructure-as-Code
- Experience with Government security and other related technology requirements, such as NIST 800-53, NIST 800-63, Section 508/accessibility, the Paperwork Reduction Act, and the 21st Century IDEA Act
REQUIRED EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (required)
- One or more AWS Cloud certification required
- Formal training in ethical practices and considerations for the use of technology in a Government environment impacting the American people
LOCATION
- Hybrid (based in Washington, DC metro area)
CLEARANCE
- U.S. citizenship is required
- Ability to obtain SEC security clearance
CLIENT
- Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), EDGAR Business Office (EBO)
WORK HOURS
- 40 hours per week
- 8 hours per day
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
- Employment Classification Eligibility — W2
RELOCATION
- Not eligible for relocation benefits
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
