Solutions Architect - CLEARED

Location: Washington, DC, US

Employment Type: OTHER

Overview

Our client is seeking a Solution Architect. In this role you will lead enterprise modernization and cloud transformation initiatives by designing secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions, developing target-state architectures, leveraging AI-enabled code conversion capabilities, and guiding technical teams through application modernization and the software development lifecycle.

 

Per our Federal Government Contract, candidates must be U.S. Citizens with an ACTIVE TOP SECRET CLEARANCE. 

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise solutions using open architecture principles and modular design approaches.

• Develop target-state architectures to support enterprise modernization and cloud transformation initiatives.

• Lead application and data migration efforts from on-premises environments to cloud platforms.

• Design and support secure hybrid and multi-cloud architectures.

• Leverage AI-enabled code conversion technologies to accelerate application modernization.

• Implement DevSecOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and automation practices.

• Develop architecture artifacts, technical designs, sizing analyses, and operational documentation.

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development and engineering teams throughout the SDLC.

• Evaluate emerging technologies and integrate third-party applications into enterprise environments.

• Collaborate with the Chief Architect, program leadership, technical teams, and customer stakeholders to ensure architectural alignment and successful solution delivery.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelors Degree.

• Security+ certification.

• AWS certification. AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional.

• Active Top Secret Clearance.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Solution Architect.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience supporting AI-enabled code conversion or modernization initiatives.

• Experience designing enterprise solutions using open architecture principles and modular design approaches.

• Strong understanding of all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).

• Experience migrating applications and data from on-premises environments to cloud platforms.

• Experience supporting hybrid and multi-cloud architectures and operating models.

• Experience implementing DevSecOps methodologies, pipelines, and automation practices.

• Experience developing architecture artifacts, technical designs, sizing analyses, and operational documentation.

• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership to development and engineering teams.

• Experience evaluating emerging technologies and integrating third-party applications.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting Federal Government programs.

• Experience with large-scale application modernization initiatives.

• Experience leading architecture reviews and technical governance activities.

• Experience supporting secure cloud environments and zero trust architectures.

Compensation:

• W2 Hourly rate beginning at $70. Pay rates are based on experience, qualifications, location, and certifications, and are subject to change at any time.
• Benefits vary by compensation type and may include paid time off (PTO), medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, and additional optional benefits.

4 Reasons to Join The Squires Group, Inc.: 1. Our Commitment to You - We offer competitive pay, multi-year projects, and a list of exciting clients.2. Work-Life Balance - We work hard; we work smart and have quality time for family and "life." 3. Golden Rule - We treat our consultants the way we want to be treated: with integrity, professionalism, and trust.4. We Care About You – We help you meet your career goals and continuously support your efforts in the field.

 

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The Squires Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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