Our client is seeking a Federal Solutions Architect to join the team in Fairfax VA.
Work with clients and agile product team to understand technical and business requirements to make recommendations for optimum modernization paths.
Diagnose application, infrastructure, and technology issues using various resources; define an appropriate solution; support the resolution and document the plan forward.
Develop solution architectures for enhancements, systems, and technologies leveraging cloud-native services.
Support Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), including cost estimation; outline potential solution approaches; and vet approaches with Product Managers, Program Managers, and other SMEs.
Prepare and clearly articulate solution options and recommendations to clients and CGI leadership.
Identify and evaluate systems and client needs to define a roadmap that maximizes the use of advanced technology and existing investments.
Scope technical epics. Review epics with the team, ensuring comprehension of the subject matter and feature scope prior to development.
Provide ongoing support to teams to help keep overall solution vision on track, make technical trade-offs where necessary, and support the identification and escalation of risks.
Define architecture and development best practices, supporting approval and implementation.
Mentor developers and other technical resources to learn the ins and outs of the services and solutions that will enable our clients to modernize their enterprises.
Collaborate with Data Architects and Security Leads to design solutions that meet client business objectives bearing in mind objectives, costs, and risk.
Focus on solution development throughout the product lifecycle
Provide expertise to support security/Authority to Operate (ATO) processes
Must Haves:
7+ years of experience as a Solutions Architect for a large firm, including the following...
Heavy AWS knowledge
Strong programming skills
Previous federal experience
Certified Enterprise Architect (CEA) specializing in FEAF or FEAC
Bachelor's Degree (Engineering, Information Technology)
Ability to obtain a Public Trust
Plusses:
Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field