Digital Services Technical Lead

Job ID: 113825
Location: Reston , Virginia  [Remote]
Category: App/Dev
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 10/15/2026
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Role Summary

The Digital Services Technical Lead provides hands-on technical leadership for modern cloud engineering, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), and DevSecOps initiatives across enterprise environments. This role leads technology modernization efforts, improves software delivery and operational practices, and supports reliable, secure, and scalable mission-critical applications. The position collaborates with software development, cloud, automation, security, database, network, and operations teams to improve platform reliability and efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the technical design, implementation, and deployment of modern cloud-based solutions.
  • Advance DevSecOps, CI/CD, Site Reliability Engineering, and cloud engineering practices across technical teams.
  • Provide technical leadership for cloud architecture, reliability engineering, automation, and enterprise modernization initiatives.
  • Support technical initiatives involving AI, automation, analytics, systems integration, and digital transformation.
  • Assess operational and technical risks and communicate impacts and remediation strategies to stakeholders.
  • Contribute to solution architecture, technical documentation, and technical proposal activities.
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud and enterprise platforms using observability and monitoring technologies.
  • Lead incident response activities for critical production issues and coordinate technical communication throughout resolution.
  • Conduct root-cause analyses and implement corrective actions to reduce recurring incidents.
  • Develop and standardize operational procedures, engineering practices, and technical documentation.
  • Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and increased operational efficiency.
  • Establish and promote engineering and operational standards and best practices.
  • Participate in Agile delivery activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Contribute to enterprise data, integration, reporting, and technology strategies.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience supporting AWS cloud environments, infrastructure, networking, security, or enterprise applications.
  • Strong hands-on experience with AWS Site Reliability Engineering, DevSecOps, CI/CD, application modernization, infrastructure automation, and release management.
  • Experience developing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform.
  • Strong knowledge of identity and access management, security policies, and role-based access controls.
  • Experience with monitoring and observability technologies such as AWS CloudWatch, OpenSearch, and Datadog.
  • Experience supporting containerized applications and Kubernetes environments, including AWS EKS.
  • Experience with GitLab CI/CD, deployment automation, feature flags, and progressive delivery practices.
  • Experience using monitoring, alerting, and incident management technologies in production environments.
  • Proficiency with a programming or scripting language such as Python, Java, C++, or Ruby.
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience leading critical incident response and root-cause analysis activities.
  • Knowledge of network administration and infrastructure management principles.
  • Experience with Platform as a Service technologies.
  • Familiarity with enterprise remote-access technologies such as SFTP, RDP/Citrix, AWS WorkSpaces, and AWS Systems Manager Session Manager.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently manage technical initiatives and drive results.

Preferred Qualifications

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional.
  • AWS Certified Security – Specialty.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent relevant education and practical experience.
This position requires eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance. In accordance with federal law, U.S. citizenship is required.

Publishing Pay Range: $92.00 – $95.00 hourly

This is a fully remote role and can be performed from any approved location within the United States.

 

About GDH:
At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, “We care about people,” isn’t just a tagline – it’s the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs.

Who We Are:
GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women’s services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.

GDH Benefits

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee’s life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more!  For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH’s website under the tab for candidates.

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants with disabilities who require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.

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