Technical solutions architect job description

We are a global, independent IT advisory firm with deep domain expertise across every layer of the technology stack, from business applications and platforms down to core infrastructure. Our consultants have decades of experience helping clients promote best practice in every IT discipline. All of our consultants – from our senior leaders to recent hires – are experienced industry practitioners. They have first-hand experience of the challenges our customers face. And while they each bring their own unique perspectives and expertise; they all share a passion for putting the customer first in everything they do.
Responsibilities:
Working in tandem with our Architect and Engineering team to identify and implement the most optimal cloud-based solutions for the company.
Planning, designing and developing cloud-based applications.
Managing cloud environments in accordance with company security guidelines.
Deploying and debugging cloud initiatives as needed in accordance with best practices throughout the development lifecycle.
Educating teams on the implementation of new cloud-based initiatives, providing associated training as required.
Employing exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to see and solve issues before they snowball into problems.
Using your extensive knowledge of APIs to design RESTful services, and integrate them with existing data providers, using JSON or XML as needed.
Lead and develop best practices for larger Cloud Engineer team.
Building and designing web services in the cloud, along with implementing the set-up of geographically redundant services.
Orchestrating and automating cloud-based platforms throughout the company.
Stay current with industry trends, making recommendations as needed to help the company excel.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering; Master’s degree a plus.
Certification as an AWS Solutions Architect, Cloud Security Certification, and/or OpenStack Administrator Certification a plus. (Other cloud-related certification also a plus.)
5 years’ experience in developing software using languages such as Java, Python, C++ or Ruby.
Experience with SOA applications and cloud-based services, preferably AWS.
Experience working with OpenStack, Linux/UNIX, Rackspace, Docker and Microsoft Azure.
Three to five years’ experience in a Cloud Engineer role or related position.
Knowledge of web services, API, REST and RPC.
Strong awareness of networking and internet protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, HTTP and distributed networks.
Database experience, including knowledge of SQL and NoSQL, and related data stores such as Postgres.
Extensive experience with open-source technology, software development and system engineering.
Excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to stay focused on completing tasks and meeting goals within a busy workspace.
Interest in AWS Cloud Architecture and its impact on greater business practices.
Skilled at working in tandem with a team of engineers, or alone as required.
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Are you ready join an impactful company? Leidos is a Fortune 500 technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets.

Leidos is hiring a IT Solutions Architect to support the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) at Fort Belvoir and Reston, Virginia. The Architect, in close partnership with the DTRA IT CTO will develop and implement impactful IT Modernization and Consolidation projects to transform the DTRA IT environment. An active Secret Clearance is required with the ability to get a TS/SCI. Most work (75%) is on-site with limited remote opportunities.
Primary Responsibilities:
Works directly with Government/contractor counterparts to develop, coordinate and maintain executable strategic plans based on identified organizational, cultural, and technical priorities.Researches new, leading technologies for pilots, proofs of concept, and implementation within DTRADirects technical personnel and contractor Project Managers regarding the architecture and design of solutions to meet requirements, improve service, reduce costs, and increase automation. Drives implementation teams and provides technical guidance and implementation priorities related to modernization projects.
Provides technical expertise to develop implementation plans for a wide range of IT Technology initiatives to include:
Legacy on-premises software architectures and Cloud Migrations / Cloud-Native Service architectures. Enterprise data management solutions to enhance customer operations and move services to native cloud capabilities.Standardization and consolidation of IT Services for increased efficiency and value.

Basic Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field with 12+ years of prior relevant experience; or a master's degree with 10+ years of experience. Current IAT Level II, or higher certification with a Security +, or CISSP certification, or ability to gain certification rapidly.Possess a current Secret clearance and willingness to obtain a TS with SCI eligibility.Possesses wide IT domain knowledge bolstered with significant experience or advanced education and training. Domain knowledge covers End User Services, Network, Compute, Storage, Defensive Cyber Operations, IA & Accreditation, Application Hosting, DevSecOps, and Data Analytics.Prior experiences as the Lead or Chief Engineer of similar IT technology projects Thorough understanding and experience executing work within the ITIL or ITOM framework Capable of identifying and leading resolution of the root cause of performance problems in an IT environment. Ability and willingness to handle complex technical issues when required.

Preferred Qualifications:
Possess a Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.Five years of experience with engineering/architecting enterprise IT solutions in an IT environment with greater than 3,000 End Users, operating with multiple levels of network security.Experience leading cloud adoption assessments and migrating applications to the cloud (public, private and hybrid).Experience estimating project cost, schedule from requirements to go-live and operations.Experience managing and consolidating diverse user interfaces and architectures within an organization.Experience providing detailed engineering and technical leadership to engineering staff involving multiple, complex, and interrelated project tasks.Recognized cloud certification, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified Solutions Architect, Cloud Certified Professional.Possesses the ability to negotiate complex scenarios and challenges and to produce courses of action to resolve situations with predictable outcomes. History of delivering complex, enterprise solutions with positive results.

Pay Range:
Pay Range $113,100.00 - $174,000.00 - $234,900.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

BAE Systems is looking for a Senior IT Systems Solution Architect to join our team in Augusta, GA. The IT Systems Solution Architect will coordinate and execute requirement gathering, and engineer solutions based upon best practices, Army policies, current RMF inherited controls, and required system integrations. The Systems Solution Architectwill develop Work Break Downs, Project plans, project charters, resourcing requirements documents, and other documents as necessary to accomplish projects upon Government approval. The Systems Solution Architect will receive and support projects at any stage/phase in the project cycle initiating, planning, execution, monitoring & controlling, and closing tasks. The Solution Architect will manage all assigned projects to ensure adherence to schedule and authorized budgets. TheSolutions Architect will provide Executive Summaries outlining key points obtained from any meeting to the government.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelor's Degree and three years experience in an IA technology or a related area.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
IAT II certification
CASP+ CE Certification
CCNP Security Certification
CISA
CISSP (or Associate) Certification
GCIH Certification
CCSP Certification


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Master's Degree
Eight Years of Experience + all required certifications


About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.