Solutions Architect, Solutions Architect with Security Clearance

Alpha Omega Integration LLC

2024-05-05 03:56:38

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: I.T. & Communications

Job description

Alpha Omega Integration LLC is an award-winning Federal IT Solutions provider. Since its inception in September 2016, we have grown from a start-up to a $100m/year business. Alpha Omega's growth stems from our mission focus: to make the US Government the best in the world. We achieve that via advanced capabilities in the areas of Design & Product Management, DevSecOps & Cloud Engineering, Intelligent Automation, and Cybersecurity. Our consistent growth has fostered a series of accolades including Inc. 5000 and Washington Technology's Fast 50 awards for five consecutive years, Virginia Business Best Places to Work ten years in a row, and Maryland Technology Council's 2022 Government Contract of the Year over $50 Million Dollars award, to name a few. We are seeking passionate federal IT professionals to join our team. Come support our nation's government agencies and make a difference! Why Us? We have H.E.A.R.T.! Alpha Omega's Core Values - (H) harmony, (E) engagement, (A) accountability, (R) resourcefulness, and (T) tenacity- collectively are an acrostic reminder of the values that guide the work we do. We foster a culture that recognizes and rewards hard work. Our H.E.A.R.T. program invites colleagues and managers from across the organization to recognize each other for living out our core values. Spotlighted employees enjoy a detailed nomination about their core-values-aligned actions which are then shared with their manager. Ready to embark on a rewarding, challenging, and fulfilling career in the Federal IT Solutions space? Come grow with us! Job Title: Solutions Architect
Location: Arlington, VA and Remote (Onsite 2 days a week in VA required)
Clearance Required: US Citizen & DHS Public Trust (EOD) As cloud technologies become increasingly complex, the services of architects are essential to help an organization manage its computing architecture. Here at Alpha Omega Integration, LLC (Alpha Omega) we are looking for a Solutions Architect that will help our government clients migrate and take full advantage of offerings. The responsibility of the Solutions Architect may include managing front-end platforms, servers, storage, and delivery and networks required to manage cloud storage and on-premise workstreams. The position will focus on establishing an enterprise roadmap for the maturing and migrating of enterprise systems from a parent Federal organization to Department resources which includes the policies, standards and practices, both at the department and Business and Functional areas level, to achieve the required level of consistency, quality and protection to meet overall business needs. The Solutions Architect serves as the main subject matter expert for enterprise architecture design, governance, quality, and protection issues and will work closely with Business and Functional area leadership / stakeholders to improve the quality and value of core data assets, respond to regulatory protection requirements as well as support the strategic requirements of the department. Responsibilities: Responsible for creation and management of HSI System Engineering Lifecycle (SELC)/Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) documentation
Responsible for the management of HSI's Confluence Knowledge Management Pages
Parse existing documents and artifacts for key information and preferred language; to then be applied to new documentation
Ensuring consistency with all documentation and messaging
Establish and govern an enterprise system governance implementation roadmap including strategic priorities for development of information-based capabilities for the enterprise as well as migration of services.
Work directly with stakeholders to comprehend solution problems and identify opportunities
Work together with a team of application developers, engineers, and designers to deliver innovative technology solutions using on-premise, AWS, Azure, or hybrid cloud services
Responsible for collecting and defining technical requirements to enable business process and integrations
Establish an approximate level-of-effort and staffing requirements for complex development projects
Lead the team of engineers and IT specialists to design effective, efficient, scalable, and secure applications within the organization's Cloud and on-premises software platform
Ensure that solutions created by the development team stick to technical architecture standards
Responsible for writing and reviewing standards, code and also contributing to all technical discussions and architecture planning
Note down and maintain clear documentation and standards for cloud operations in the organization
Stay up-to-date on emerging technology trends and promote an environment of learning
Responsible for monitoring the production environment and advance the obtainable monitoring setup as needed
Sustain performance and availability of production systems in the AWS or Azure Government and Commercial cloud infrastructures to achieve optimal uptime.
Required Skills/Experience: 3-5 years of experience required in an IT development environment.
2-3 years of experience writing System Engineering Lifecycle (SELC)/Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) documentation
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a major services organization, with large-scale or project management and oversight experience.
3+ years in a Solutions Architect role, with transformation leadership experience.
Knowledge of industry leading data quality and data protection management practices
Knowledge of governance practices, business and technology issues related to management of enterprise information assets and approaches related to cyber security and data protection
Knowledge of data related government regulatory requirements and emerging trends and issues
Demonstrated consulting skills, with change management concepts and strategies, including communication, culture change and performance measurement system design
Knowledge of risk data architecture and technology solutions
Internally and externally recognized subject matter expert that influence the way things are done
Preferred Skills/Experience: Leadership
Highest personal and professional integrity and strong work ethics
Ability to articulate vision of transformation efforts and a sense of mission
Willingness to take change and provide direction
Results orientation, willingness to commit to a direction and drive operations to completion
Demonstrated ability to manage adversity and challenging situations
Relationship Management
Ability to manage senior relationships across all the Business and Functional areas
Ability to develop cooperative and constructive working relationships
Ability to handle complaints, settle disputes and resolve conflicts and negotiate with others
Collaborative team player orientation towards work relationships, strong culture awareness
Project Oversight and Decision-making
Highly developed skills in priority setting and alignment of project priorities with Departmental strategy
Ability to break down complex problems and projects into manageable goals
Ability to get to the heart of the problem and make sound and timely decisions to resolve problems
Effectiveness in building trust, respect and cooperation among teams
Preferred expert knowledge in Microsoft Azure Cloud data offerings and usage.
Required Education: Bachelors or Master's in Computer Science, MIS, or Information Management
Alpha Omega Integration, LLC (Alpha Omega) is committed to the development of a creative, diverse, and inclusive work environment. In accordance with the law and our organizational values, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status)". Final hiring decisions at Alpha Omega will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQIA, women, people over 40, and differently-abled folks are strongly encouraged to apply.