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Technical Solutions Architect - Civilian Government

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior (5-8 years)
  • McLean

AI generated summary

  • You must have a degree or equivalent experience, 7+ years in federal environments, cloud and architecture expertise, strong communication skills, and be a US citizen. Certifications are preferred.
  • You will design and manage IT solutions, provide project leadership, analyze technologies, communicate with stakeholders, and advocate for process improvements while documenting requirements and challenges.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree and/or equivalent work experience.
  • US Citizenship is required for this federal role.
  • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain successful Federal Background Investigation.
  • Must have a minimum of seven (7) years of related experience is required and/or a master's degree in computer science or software engineering is preferred.
  • Project and Program Management and leadership skills are a plus.
  • Must have experience working in Federal and DoD Government environments resources for guiding technical and application architecture.
  • Experience with a Master Application Inventory and documenting application interdependencies.
  • Experience documenting an organization’s Informational Needs.
  • Knowledge of IT Asset Management (ITAM).
  • Experience with Infrastructure, Applications and/or Technical Architecture.
  • Knowledge of IT Systems, SDLC, Cloud AWS, Price Models, Service Models (IaaS and PaaS) and Cybersecurity concepts in the Federal Government.
  • Experience with the following: Cloud Services, DevOps, API Architecture, NSOC, Apps Development, AI, ML, and RPA.
  • Understanding of ITIL, Agile, Service-Oriented Architecture, Component-Based Development, Lean Six Sigma Process Improvement, DevOps, Automated Testing and Deployment, Microservices, and Containerization.
  • Experience in the design of medium to large-sized applications, preferably in the cloud and/or container environment.
  • Advanced understanding of business analysis techniques and processes.
  • Federal agency experience is required.
  • Modern application development experience.
  • Certifications preferred: PMP, Agile, ITSM, ITIL, and Agile.
  • Experience with modern DBMS database engines.
  • Experience in software engineering and design architecture.
  • Critical thinking and the ability to look at problems from different angles.

Responsibilities

  • This role is client-facing and would be responsible for providing guidance for full life-cycle IT Programs deliverables and support.
  • This role will be responsible for creating the design and road-maps for proposed solutions and technical analysis of existing and proposed infrastructure and technologies used to determine ways to improve them.
  • Will create a technical application approach and vision for a strategic solutions.
  • Will design, describe, develop, and manage new or improved solutions.
  • Will be responsible for providing recommendations and road-maps for proposed solutions.
  • Will perform design, debug, and perform solutions analysis.
  • Responsible for document capture, information dissemination, cross functional communication, change management and best-practices.
  • Responsible for working as an advocate for process improvements.
  • Will be responsible for communicating new features and benefits to partners, customers, and other stakeholders.
  • Responsible for proving end to end technical leadership to a team throughout the project life-cycle.
  • Must have demonstrated experience developing proof-of-concept projects to validate proposed solutions.
  • Will be responsible for reviewing and validating the solution design.
  • Must have the ability to effectively document and monitor requirements needed to institute proposed solutions.
  • Will be responsible for working closely with Information Technology and Business stakeholders and leadership to ensure hardware/software is available for solutions/projects and is in proper working order.
  • Will be responsible for identifying and communicating possible solution/project challenges.
  • Responsible for providing specifications for proposed solutions.
  • Responsible for collaborating with multiple technical and business stakeholders.
  • Must be able to maintain knowledge of current project status and technology being implemented.

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Technical Solutions Architect in this position?

The primary role of a Technical Solutions Architect in this position is to analyze existing environments, propose technologies, design solutions, and guide technical applications from inception to operational status to solve federal IT infrastructure challenges.

Is this position client-facing?

Yes, this role is client-facing and involves providing guidance for full life-cycle IT program deliverables and support.

What are the required qualifications for this position?

The required qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent work experience), US Citizenship, a minimum of seven years of related experience, and strong oral and written communication skills. A master’s degree in computer science or software engineering is preferred.

Are there specific experiences that are preferred for the role?

Yes, preferred experiences include working in Federal and DoD Government environments, experience with IT Asset Management (ITAM), and involvement in the design of medium to large-sized applications, particularly in cloud or container environments.

What types of methodologies and concepts should candidates be familiar with?

Candidates should be familiar with ITIL, Agile, Service-Oriented Architecture, Lean Six Sigma Process Improvement, DevOps, and concepts related to Cloud AWS, price models, and cybersecurity in the Federal Government.

Are there any certifications that are preferred for this position?

Yes, preferred certifications include PMP, Agile, ITSM, ITIL, and Agile.

Where is the work location for this position?

The work location for this position is on-site in McLean, VA.

Is experience with modern application development important for this role?

Yes, modern application development experience is important for this role, along with experience with modern DBMS database engines and software engineering.

What kind of leadership skills are desirable for candidates?

Project and Program Management and leadership skills are considered a plus for candidates applying for this role.

What is the expected communication requirement for this position?

The expected communication requirement includes effectively documenting and monitoring requirements, disseminating information, and communicating new features and benefits to partners, customers, and stakeholders.

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