IT Solutions Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Transform VA customer and platform requirements into executable solution architectures in collaboration with product owners, analysts, and engineers.

• Create comprehensive Azure/cloud and hybrid solutions that encompass applications, APIs, data integration, security, automation, and platform services.

• Generate architecture diagrams, technical designs, interface specifications, implementation guidance, and decision records.

• Assess approved patterns and alternatives for functionality, scalability, performance, security, maintainability, and cost-effectiveness.

• Design data-platform integrations that cover ingestion, transformation, storage, analytics, and interoperability.

• Ensure adherence to the Summit Enterprise Reference Architecture, VA technical standards, cybersecurity, and data governance.

• Facilitate design reviews and exceptions with the Cloud Data Architect and VA architecture governance stakeholders.

• Create technical estimates, evaluate dependencies, and provide counsel on solution planning and implementation trade-offs.

• Mentor software, data, and DevSecOps engineers throughout the design, development, deployment, and operational transition phases.

• Advocate for reusable platform patterns and automation to minimize manual tasks and expedite delivery.

• Assist in design reviews, testing, deployment readiness, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Maintain architecture and implementation documentation diligently.

• Offer technical escalation support for complex production incidents, integration failures, and service recovery as necessary.

• Support Eastern Time business hours and occasional program travel.

• Provide after-hours or weekend assistance for critical outages, incidents, or scheduled maintenance when required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related discipline, alongside 12+ years of pertinent experience, or equivalent experience as per Leidos standards.

• Proven experience in designing and implementing complex enterprise solutions across various applications and technical domains.

• Experience in cloud solution architecture, ideally with Azure, covering compute, storage, networking, identity, and integration.

• Proficiency in system integration through APIs, web services, messaging, or similar technologies.

• Solid understanding of databases, data pipelines, integration, and cloud analytics platforms.

• Knowledgeable in secure architecture, identity/access management, encryption, and cybersecurity principles.

• Experience in producing architecture diagrams, technical designs, and implementation documentation.

• Ability to evaluate alternatives based on performance, scalability, security, cost, and operational requirements.

• Effective collaboration with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, writing, and technical presentation abilities.

• Capability to obtain and maintain VA Public Trust suitability (Tier 2/Moderate Risk).

• Direct, hands-on experience with the VA Summit Data Platform, including its architecture, integrations, technologies, and operations (highly preferred).

• Familiarity with VA or other federal IT programs and an understanding of federal architecture, security, and compliance.

• Hands-on experience with Azure data services, Databricks, Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Data Factory, or similar platforms.

• Understanding of Lakehouse architecture, metadata, catalogs, data governance, and interoperability.

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and automated cloud provisioning.

• Familiarity with ServiceNow intake, provisioning, and IT service-management workflows.

• Knowledge of NIST 800-53, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.

• Experience with Agile delivery and participation in cross-functional engineering teams.

• Relevant certification such as Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert or an equivalent credential.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Generous paid time off and holiday leave.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment.