Solutions Architect
hace 16 días
Annapolis
Job DescriptionDescription: Digital Charter is searching for an experienced Solutions Architect for a full-time remote position. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud architecture on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure, enterprise software modernization, secure automation, and enterprise architecture – with a heavy focus (but not exclusive to) government or regulated environments. This role involves owning the full solution lifecycle from discovery and requirements through architecture, implementation guidance, design, validation, and operational handoff – with accountability for security, availability, resilience, performance, and cost. The starting salary for this position is $180,000. *This is an ongoing positional requirement for multiple proposal efforts. Based on the Client’s final determination of requirements, if a role becomes available that matches your qualifications, a recruiter may reach out. Requirements: Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Lead technical discovery with stakeholders, translating mission and business needs into solution requirements, constraints, and acceptance criteria., • Operate as a senior technical authority across projects, driving architecture decisions at the most complex system level across applications, infrastructure, and data., • Design cloud and hybrid architectures on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure aligned to well-architected practices regarding availability, resilience, performance, security, cost, and operations., • Produce reference architectures, high-level designs (HLDs), low-level designs (LLDs), diagrams, and implementation runbooks (including data flows, integrations, and operational processes)., • Define and implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) patterns including reusable modules, state strategy, environment promotion, and drift detection., • Implement Compliance-as-Code (CaC) approaches where applicable (i.e., policy-as-code, automated controls evidence, repeatable environments, and configuration baselines)., • Architect secure identity and access models, including least privilege, RBAC, ABAC, MFA, SSO, secrets management, KMS integration, network segmentation, logging, and monitoring., • Design DevSecOps (DSO) patterns, including CI/CD pipeline architecture, automated testing gates, artifact promotion, vulnerability scanning integration, release governance, and secure delivery workflows., • Design for regulated workloads by producing compliance-friendly documentation, mapping architectures to control requirements, and supporting ATO-related engineering activities., • Drive application modernization and migration strategies, including dependency mapping, phased cutovers, and rollback plans., • Guide observability strategy (i.e., logs, metrics, and traces), define SLOs and SLIs, and ensure incident response readiness and operational handoff., • Define data and database functional and non-functional requirements, including data retention, integrity, auditability, performance, and availability targets., • Develop and direct the creation of logical data models, translating them into physical database designs (i.e., schema, indexing, partitioning, and constraints)., • Evaluate database design alternatives with documented tradeoffs and decision rationale., • Ensure database architectures integrate cleanly with broader systems, including APIs, caching layers, event streams, search, microservices, reporting, and analytics., • Design and validate backup and recovery processes, High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR), and availability strategies, including routine restore testing and resilience verification., • Apply advanced database concepts such as replication, clustering, sharding, partitioning, and parallel operations where appropriate to meet scale and performance requirements., • Guide query optimization and capacity planning for database interactions, establishing baselines and performance guardrails while ensuring secure and scalable data access patterns., • Provide hands-on technical leadership as needed (i.e., architectural discussions, prototypes, code reviews, and technical risk reduction. Qualifications Required: • 8–12 years of progressively responsible experience in software engineering, systems engineering, cloud engineering, solutions architecture, and/or platform engineering., • 4+ years designing and delivering cloud solutions (via AWS and/or Azure) for production enterprise systems., • Demonstrated ability to architect end-to-end systems across application, infrastructure, and data layers – balancing security, resiliency, performance, and cost., • 3+ years implementing Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) in production, including modularization and multi-environment promotion., • Strong software engineering experience and ability to collaborate closely with engineering teams., • Demonstrated experience with enterprise database architecture., • Skilled in designing secure data solutions, including encryption in transit, encryption at rest, key management, auditing, least privilege access, and secrets handling., • Experience with containerized workloads and Kubernetes-based architectures, including design patterns, deployment strategies, and operational concerns., • Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to present to both technical and non-technical stakeholders., • Ability to obtain and maintain any required government suitability determination and/or security clearance (as contract requires). Preferred: • Advanced Cloud Certifications, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional and Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert., • Security and Architecture Certifications, such as Security+, CCSP, CISSP., • Data-Focused Certifications, such as AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate and Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate., • Strong experience with at least one major relational engine, such as PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or MySQL – plus cloud-=managed data services, such as RDS, Aurora, Dynamo DB, Cosmos DB., • Prior federal program delivery experience, including ATO support, controls evidence automation, and audit readiness., • Experience with landing zones, multi-account governance, and enterprise guardrails., • Experience with event-driven architecture (e.g., Kafka, Event Hub, SQS/SNS), caching (e.g., Redis), and search platforms (e.g., OpenSearch). Key Soft Skills: • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Initiative: Proactive & Self-Motivation, • Attention to Detail: Commitment to accuracy and high-quality work, • Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, • Customer-Focus: Commitment to Service Excellence Work Experience: • 8–12 Years of Relevant Experience (Including Significant Ownership of Architecture Decisions) Education: • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (or Related Technical Field) Benefits: • Health Insurance, • Dental Insurance, • Vision Insurance, • Retirement Plan, • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave), • Employer-Sponsored STD, LTD, and Life Insurance Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Digital Charter is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. About Digital Charter: Digital Charter is an SBA 8(a) certified, minority-owned business specializing in IT modernization for federal and enterprise clients. We deliver technology-forward solutions that empower organizations to transform legacy systems, streamline operations, and meet evolving mission demands. Our core capabilities include: • IT Modernization and Digital Transformation, • Automation and Workflow Optimization, • Cybersecurity and Compliance, • Data Analytics and AI Integration Our Core Values: • Excellence & Integrity: Driven by our core values of excellence, integrity, action, and commitment, we ensure predictable and exceptional outcomes., • Innovation: Our relentless pursuit of growth inspires solutions that consistently surpass expectations., • Transparency: Our steadfast integrity fosters trust and transparency in every engagement., • Action-Oriented: Through decisive action, we transform vision into reality, helping organizations overcome challenges and achieve progress. Ready to make an impact? Join our team today! Disclaimer: This job posting is intended as a general guide and may be subject to change. Digital Charter reserves the right to modify job duties and responsibilities as needed.