The ad says“Understanding of cryptographic systems and how to design privacy conscious solutions”
The ad says“Understanding of modern software architecture, particularly for secure, scalable, and distributed systems. Experience with both cloud (e.g., AWS GovCloud, Azure Government) as well as air-gapped environments, and familiarity with federal security compliance standards (e.g., FedRAMP, RMF, STIGs) is helpful”
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The ad says“An active U.S. Top Secret (TS) security clearance is strongly preferred. At a minimum, you must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance”
The ad says“Understanding of modern software architecture, particularly for secure, scalable, and distributed systems. Experience with both cloud (e.g., AWS GovCloud, Azure Government) as well as air-gapped environments, and familiarity with federal security compliance standards (e.g., FedRAMP, RMF, STIGs) is helpful”
The ad says“Understanding of modern software architecture, particularly for secure, scalable, and distributed systems. Experience with both cloud (e.g., AWS GovCloud, Azure Government) as well as air-gapped environments, and familiarity with federal security compliance standards (e.g., FedRAMP, RMF, STIGs) is helpful”
The ad says“Understanding of modern software architecture, particularly for secure, scalable, and distributed systems. Experience with both cloud (e.g., AWS GovCloud, Azure Government) as well as air-gapped environments, and familiarity with federal security compliance standards (e.g., FedRAMP, RMF, STIGs) is helpful”
At Cape, we are the architects of a privacy-centric movement that is just getting started. We are relentless builders, constantly innovating at the edge of what’s possible in telecommunications. We operate on a foundation of high trust and high expectations
As a member of our team, you will collaborate with world-class engineers, architects, and visionaries, and work across organizational lines to solve “impossible” problems and deliver mission-critical results for our users every single day
Cape’s platform gives customers end-to-end control of their digital identity, even as they connect to untrusted networks, optimizing for resiliency, privacy, and security at every tur
As the Head of Federal Engineering, you will gain rare insight into the world’s most challenging environments
You will own the technical execution of the federal business, partnering with Business Development and Product to bridge the gap between our core technology and the specific, demanding requirements of our government partners
You will cultivate a high-performing technical team, providing the mentorship needed to deliver outcomes in highly regulated spaces
Your charge is to grow the business and empower your engineers to work autonomously in remote locations, making great technical decisions to build the most overlooked yet critical components of modern Command and Control (C2)—the transport layer
Architect and execute the technical vision for our federal engineering organization, building the secure, resilient, and scalable network and platform that our nation’s most critical missions depend on
Your leadership will directly translate our privacy-first ethos into capabilities that protect and empower those in public service
Lead, mentor, and inspire a world-class team of engineers dedicated to solving the nation’s toughest Command and Control challenges
You will foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and unwavering integrity, empowering your team to deliver solutions that meet the highest standards of excellence and impact
Serve as the key technical partner to our federal customers, translating their complex mission requirements into tangible, deployed solutions
You will build and nurture deep relationships, ensuring that we are not just a vendor, but a trusted partner in advancing national security and public trust
Take complete ownership and serve as the technical owner for our federal customers. You will ensure that our engineering practices, security protocols, and delivery timelines set a new standard for what is possible in government technology
Steer our engagement with the unique challenges and opportunities of the federal landscape
You will be the bridge between our core technology and the specific, demanding requirements of our government partners, ensuring our solutions are always at the vanguard of innovation and mission-ready
Benefits
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
Commuter benefits
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Preferred experience
Proven ability to learn continuously, work independently, and make decisions with minimal supervision
The ability to work collaboratively in teams of technical and non-technical individuals and understand how technical decisions impact the customer
You are more than a technical leader; you are a diplomat and a strategist. You excel at building strong, collaborative relationships with government partners and internal stakeholders, translating mission needs into technical reality with clarity and conviction
Understanding of cryptographic systems and how to design privacy conscious solutions
Skill and comfort working in a constantly evolving environment with dynamic objectives and iteration with users
The ability to learn new technology and concepts, even without in-depth experience
The ability to balance a forward-looking vision with the concrete realities of government requirements and constraints. You find creative yet practical paths to deploy modern technology within highly regulated environments, ensuring solutions are not just innovative, but also accreditable and effective
A belief that the best leaders empower their teams to achieve the impossible. You are a mentor and a force-multiplier, dedicated to growing the next generation of engineering leaders and fostering a culture where every individual can do their best work in service of the mission
The ability to take a thoughtful, practical approach to problem-solving that considers tradeoffs and avoids over-engineering
Understanding of modern software architecture, particularly for secure, scalable, and distributed systems. Experience with both cloud (e.g., AWS GovCloud, Azure Government) as well as air-gapped environments, and familiarity with federal security compliance standards (e.g., FedRAMP, RMF, STIGs) is helpful
9+ years of progressive experience, including at least 5 years directly managing engineering teams
Proven ability to define a technical strategy and execute against it, aligning engineering efforts with both customer mission objectives and broader business goals
An active U.S. Top Secret (TS) security clearance is strongly preferred. At a minimum, you must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
Demonstrated success leading engineering teams that have built, deployed, and sustained software solutions for U.S. government, defense, or intelligence community customers
The ability to articulate complex technical concepts with authority and clarity to a wide range of audiences, from your own engineers to senior government officials and non-technical stakeholders
Engineering background in Computer Science, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, Physics or similar field
