• Solutions Architect (SME) - Top-Secret (TS)…

    Innovative Management & Technology Services (Reston, VA)


    Company Overview:

    Join a fast-growing company highly experienced in cyber security, cloud computing, virtualization, big data analytics, and project management!  IMTS offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits including tuition reimbursement and employer-contributed 401K, and referral bonuses.  We work with the best customers on-site at top government agencies.

     

    Job Title: Solutions Architect (SME)

     

    Primary Location: Reston, VA or Washington, DC

     

    Clearance: Top-Secret (TS) Clearance

    Position Summary:

    We are seeking a highly skilled Solutions Architect SME with an active Top-Secret (TS) clearance to support advanced systems architecture initiatives within a secure, mission-critical environment. This position involves high-level design, evaluation, planning, and operational support of complex technical systems. The successful candidate will lead efforts to integrate technologies and methodologies that ensure system effectiveness and compliance, while collaborating with senior personnel, program managers, and external stakeholders.

    Responsibilities:

    •    Perform complex systems architecture tasks in the design, evaluation, testing, and operation of secure technical systems.

    •    Lead integration of processes and tools to ensure the performance, security, and scalability of enterprise-level solutions.

    •    Apply broad and intensive knowledge of systems engineering, software development, and cloud architecture.

    •    Interface with senior-level internal and external stakeholders to drive system and product development success.

    •    Act independently on technical matters within your area of expertise.

    •    Provide technical guidance and leadership in support of ATO (Authority to Operate) and system accreditation processes.

    •    Maintain liaison role with internal teams and government clients on technical issues and architectural planning.

    Required Qualifications:

    •    10+ years of experience in systems architecture, engineering, or software development.

    •    Associate degree in a related technical discipline, or two additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.

    •    Active Top-Secret (TS) security clearance is required.

    •    Demonstrated leadership in complex systems integration, design, and deployment.

    •    Excellent communication skills and ability to work in high-security, collaborative environments.

    •    Programming & Scripting: Java, JavaScript, Python, SQL

    •    DevOps & CI/CD Tools: GitLab, Jenkins, Nexus, JIRA, Crucible, Ansible, Ansible Tower

    •    Security & Infrastructure Tools: JFROG Artifactory and Xray, Splunk, HashiCorp Vault, Boundary, Consul, Terraform

    •    Cloud Platforms: Amazon Web Services (AWS); Microsoft Azure

    •    Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows Server; Linux

    Preferred Qualifications:

    •    Experience working with classified systems or within Department of Defense (DoD) environments.

    •    Familiarity with NIST, RMF, and other federal security and compliance frameworks.

    •    Industry certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, CISSP, or similar.

     

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