Technical Architect

Description

The team supports a global technology and professional services company that serves US government, defense and intelligence agencies. The company has about 26,000 staff and operates in more than 50 countries, with work in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

This IT infrastructure and operations role is a senior advisory post. You guide senior customer leaders on IT strategy that supports their goals, and you work hands-on to test approaches, lower risk and speed up decisions. You must be able to work independently at both the strategic and technical levels, including showing leaders the value of an approach through your own engineering work.

Responsibilities

• Advise senior leadership on how technology strategy can support organizational goals.
• Design and roll out scalable, secure enterprise architecture frameworks.
• Assess, recommend and pilot new technical solutions.
• Keep systems integrated, data secure and operations compliant with regulations.
• Reduce technical debt and lead modernization work.
• Work across functions to deliver reliable, cost-effective solutions.
• Mentor technical staff and support continuous improvement.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering or a related field. A master's degree is preferred.
• 10+ years of related experience, including 10+ years in enterprise IT systems administration.
• Deep expertise in technology architecture, strategy and integration.
• A solid grasp of enterprise architecture frameworks, compliance standards and security.
• A track record of leading teams, managing technical debt and driving new solutions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with varied stakeholders.
• Background in enterprise architecture, IT systems and technical support.
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (this certification was retired in 2021).
• Key strengths: strategic thinking and problem-solving, technical leadership and mentoring, and adaptability and innovation.
• Preferred: Azure or AWS Solution Architect certification.
• Preferred: active CISSP or CSSIP certification.
• Preferred: Microsoft Certified Windows Server Hybrid Administrator certification.

Conditions

Onsite work in Washington, DC.

40 scheduled hours per week.

Travel of less than 10%.

US citizenship is required.

You must currently hold a Top Secret clearance and be able and willing to obtain Top Secret/SCI eligibility.

No public trust or other clearance is required.

Hiring includes an identity verification process using biometrics and AI, and you must be on camera for virtual interviews.

Equal opportunity employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Benefits

• The likely salary range is $165,750 to $224,250. This is not a guarantee, and pay depends on experience, geographic location and possibly contract terms, so it could fall outside this range.
• Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, plus dental and vision plans.
• A 401(k) that accepts pre-tax and post-tax contributions up to IRS limits, with a company match.
• Full flex work weeks where possible.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• Short and long-term disability, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance, provided or available.
• An AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities, and an internal mobility team.
• A military-friendly workplace.