Software Solutions Architect

IntelliDyne, LLC

Full Time

Washington, DCPosted 20 days ago

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Job Description

Software Solutions Architect Location: Washington, DC (onsite) Clearance: Secret (Top Secret preferred)   Status: Exempt   Salary: $160,000.00 - $180,000.00   Position Overview  The Software Architect provides enterprise and solution architecture leadership in support of Department of Justice (DOJ) mission systems. This role is responsible for designing secure, scalable, and compliant software architectures that meet federal cybersecurity, data, and cloud modernization requirements. The architect works closely with government stakeholders, program managers, developers, cybersecurity personnel, and operations teams to ensure technical solutions align with DOJ IT strategy, Zero Trust principles, and federal mandates.  Key Responsibilities  Architecture & Technical Leadership  <ul> <li>Design and document enterprise, system, and application architectures for DOJ mission and business systems </li> <li>Define target state architectures, transition plans, and technical roadmaps </li> <li>Lead architecture review boards (ARBs) and technical design sessions </li> <li>Provide hands-on guidance to development teams on architecture patterns and best practices </li> <li>Establish reference architectures, reusable components, and design standards </li> </ul> Cloud & Infrastructure Modernization  <ul> <li>Architect solutions in AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or on-prem environments </li> <li>Lead cloud migration and modernization efforts (re-platform, refactor, containerization) </li> <li>Design high availability, disaster recovery, and performance-optimized systems </li> <li>Implement DevSecOps pipelines and infrastructure-as-code patterns </li> </ul> Cybersecurity & Compliance  <ul> <li>Ensure architectures comply with:  <ul> <li>DOJ Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) </li> <li>NIST SP 800-53 / RMF </li> <li>Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) </li> <li>FISMA, FedRAMP, and DOJ policy requirements </li> </ul> </li> <li>Integrate ICAM, MFA, PKI, and role-based access controls </li> <li>Support ATO packages, system security plans, and security assessments </li> </ul> Data & Integration  <ul> <li>Design data architectures, APIs, and system integration patterns </li> <li>Implement secure data exchange across DOJ and interagency systems </li> <li>Define data governance, metadata, and audit logging strategies </li> </ul> Stakeholder Engagement  <ul> <li>Translate mission needs into technical architectures and implementation plans </li> <li>Advise government leadership on technology selection and trade-offs </li> <li>Produce briefings, white papers, and architectural decision records (ADRs) </li> </ul> Required Qualifications  <ul> <li>Active Secret clearance (TS preferred) </li> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred) </li> <li>10+ years of software engineering and architecture experience </li> <li>Demonstrated experience architecting secure federal systems </li> <li>Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP – Gov environments preferred) </li> <li>Strong knowledge of:  <ul> <li>Microservices and service-oriented architectures </li> <li>Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) </li> <li>API design and integration patterns </li> <li>DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines </li> <li>Zero Trust and ICAM </li> </ul> </li> </ul> Preferred Qualifications  <ul> <li>TS clearance </li> <li>Prior experience supporting DOJ, FBI, DEA, or other law enforcement systems </li> <li>Experience with FedRAMP High environments </li> <li>Enterprise Architecture frameworks (TOGAF, FEAF, DoDAF) </li> <li>Relevant certifications, such as:  <ul> <li>AWS/Azure Solutions Architect </li> <li>CISSP </li> <li>SAFe Architect or equivalent </li> </ul> </li> </ul> About Us IntelliDyne, LLC empowers government organizations through the delivery of quality, mission-aligned services and innovative, people-first IT solutions. IntelliDyne has earned the designation of a Top Workplace by providing an inclusive and supportive environment where employees have a voice and are challenged to provide innovative solutions to our clients of national, state, and local importance. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please contact staffing@intellidyne-llc.com or 703-575-9715.