Principal Solutions Architect (Remote)

A minimum of ten (10) years of related experience is required, or a Master's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering is preferred Project and Program Management and leadership skills are required Awareness of Federal Government resources for guiding solution architecture is necessary Deep experience in DevSecOps principles, practices, and culture Experience with Master Application Inventory and documenting application interdependencies Experience documenting an organization’s Informational Needs Knowledge of IT Asset Management (ITAM) Experience with Infrastructure or Technology Architecture Knowledge of Network Engineering Knowledge of secure Cloud services, including AWS and Azure Knowledge of Pricing models Knowledge of Service models (IaaS and PaaS) Knowledge of Cybersecurity concepts in the Federal Government Experience in DevSecOps, SaaS & PaaS, Data Analytics, Cloud Services, Artificial Intelligence (AI), API Development and Architecture, National Security Operations Center (NSOC), Application Development, Machine Learning (ML), Agile, SDLC, Healthcare Informatics, Software Development/Engineering, Low/No-Code platforms, Robotic Process Automation (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 designing large and complex solutions, preferably in cloud and/or container environments Advanced understanding of business analysis techniques and processes Certifications for one or more of the following: PMP, Agile, ITSM, ITIL Federal agency experience is required (DoD Healthcare, Veteran Affairs, Civilian Healthcare Agencies)

Creating design and roadmaps for proposed solutions Technical analysis of existing and proposed infrastructure and technologies Developing a technical vision for solutions Designing, describing, developing, and managing new or improved solutions Providing recommendations and roadmaps for proposed solutions Designing, debugging, and performing solution analysis Document capture, information dissemination, cross-functional communication, change management, and best practices Advocating for process improvements Communicating new features and benefits to partners, customers, and other stakeholders Providing end-to-end technical leadership to a team throughout the project lifecycle Developing proof-of-concept projects to validate proposed solutions Reviewing and validating solution design Documenting and monitoring requirements for proposed solutions Collaborating with IT and business stakeholders and leadership Identifying and communicating potential solution/project challenges Providing specifications for proposed solutions Maintaining knowledge of current project status and implemented technology