Deputy Program Manager

Link Solutions is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to join our team at Adelphi, MD.

• Must be a U.S Citizen 
• Must have an active DoD Security Clearance.
• Non-remote (relocation incentive available)

The Deputy Program Manager for Enterprise Technology and Modernization will support the Army Research Laboratory by guiding high-quality IT service delivery while advancing transformative technology initiatives. This role serves as the senior technical lead for infrastructure, network engineering, cybersecurity, endpoint management, the service desk, ServiceNow, and research computing. It is an ideal opportunity for a leader who thrives at the intersection of innovation, stability, and national defense mission support.

If you enjoy leading diverse technical teams, driving measurable service improvement, and integrating modern capabilities without disrupting mission operations, this role offers both challenge and purpose.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as the senior technical lead supporting the Program Manager in enterprise IT operations and modernization initiatives.
• Support execution of ARL’s IT modernization roadmap while ensuring operational stability across classified and unclassified environments.
• Promote architectural alignment across infrastructure, cloud, network, cybersecurity, endpoint, and IT service management platforms.
• Support cloud and hybrid infrastructure initiatives, automation efforts, and software-defined technology adoption.
• Identify and recommend emerging technologies aligned to ARL mission requirements.
• Promote process improvement, automation, and operational efficiencies across technical domains.
• Partner with ARL stakeholders to reduce IT burden on researchers while maintaining compliance and cybersecurity requirements.
• Support modernization of research computing environments, including containerization and scalable infrastructure solutions.
• Ensure modernization and operational initiatives align with RMF, Continuous ATO, STIG compliance, and vulnerability management requirements.
• Incorporate security-by-design principles into infrastructure and platform decisions.
• Participate in technical governance forums and support lifecycle planning and standardization efforts.
• Identify technical risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Advise the Program Manager on technical staffing needs and support engagement with Government technical leadership.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.