Lead Enterprise Architect (226)

Upcoming OpportunitiesRemote, Arlington, Virginia


Description

OVERVIEW
 
iTech AG is looking for a Lead Enterprise Architect to provide support to our federal government customer. The Lead Architect will design and implement enterprise-scale architectures that align with GSA’s modernization goals.
 
 
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 
  • Lead the design of scalable, secure, and modular architectures.
  • Ensure cloud-native adoption, scalability, and security in line with Agile and DevSecOps principles.
  • Provide architectural oversight for enterprise projects.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals.
  • Advocate and implement DevSecOps best practices.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

 

 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
 
  • 8+ years of experience in architecture domains.
  • Strong expertise in cloud platforms like AWS and modern frameworks.
  • Proficiency in programming languages like Java, Python, and PHP.
  • Experience defining the architecture of cloud-deployed applications (AWS preferred).
  • Experience with containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes, or other similar tooling.
  • Experience defining and driving SecDevOps best practices within large teams.
  • Experience establishing legacy modernization and migration roadmaps for large-scale applications.
  • Experience building applications using service-oriented, microservice, and/or API-based architectures at an enterprise scale.
  • Experience with event-driven applications using queues, service-bus, and other related patterns.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Expert in collaborating with team members.
  • Ability to gather and keep federal government clearance.

 

 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
 
 
  • Experience in the public sector or federal projects
  • Knowledge of FedRAMP compliance and cloud security protocols

 

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
  • Certifications: AWS Solutions Architect, TOGAF, or equivalent

 

 
 
SECURITY CLEARANCE
 
  • Ability to obtain and maintain public trust clearance or higher.
  • Existing GSA clearance is not required but is nice to have.
  • Pursuant to a government contract, U.S. Citizenship is required.
 
 
 
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.