Infrastructure Technical Program Lead- Annapolis Junction, MD

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Infrastructure Technical Program Lead to join a Government Consulting company located in Annapolis Junction, MD through 100% onsite work. The Infrastructure Technical Program Lead will oversee a large-scale infrastructure support team for TSA’s Secure Flight program, ensuring operational continuity, technical leadership, and compliance with federal standards in a hybrid cloud/on-prem environment.

Responsibilities:

· Lead a multidisciplinary infrastructure team (network, RHEL, DevOps, data, Windows, MQ, Telephony) supporting TSA’s Secure Flight operations

· Serve as the senior technical liaison to government stakeholders, ensuring alignment with mission objectives and compliance requirements

· Oversee infrastructure performance, system upgrades, and modernization efforts across hybrid environments

· Coordinate and support large-scale migration efforts and technology transitions

· Participate in digital mock-up reviews and enforce ITIL v4 best practices

· Provide on-call leadership during outages, ensuring timely resolution and communication with federal clients

· Support documentation efforts including system architecture, migration plans, and operational procedures

Required Qualifications:

· 12+ years of hands-on technical experience in IT infrastructure or related fields (network, RHEL, DevOps, data, Windows, MQ, Telephony)

· 4+ years of experience leading technical teams across multiple disciplines

· Strong knowledge of RHEL, IBM technologies, networking, databases, and hybrid infrastructure environments

· ITIL v4 certification required

· Experience with infrastructure migrations, system upgrades, and federal IT operations

· Ability to hold an active Secret clearance and be eligible for TSA suitability

· U.S. citizenship required (no dual citizenship)

· Must be available for rotational on-call support and daily onsite work in Annapolis Junction, MD

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recent experience working with DHS agencies such as TSA, CBP, ICE, or CISA.

• Familiarity with federal IT security standards and best practices.

• Strong background in cloud computing, automation, and emerging technologies.

• Certifications such as PMP, CISSP, or AWS Solutions Architect

Compensation:

· Salary Range: $160,000 – $180,000 depending on experience

· Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Unlimited PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, and Paid Holidays

Location: 100% onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD (no remote flexibility)

Keywords: Secure Flight, TSA, Infrastructure Lead, RHEL, IBM, ITIL v4, Hybrid Cloud, Federal IT, Systems Integration, Migration, DevOps, Network Engineering, Digital Mock-up, Government Consulting