OverviewCredence is seeking a Solution Architect to support our Veteran Affairs client IT Architecture environment.
Credence is building an agile, business outcome-driven, and flexible EA program.
The Solution Architect position will analyze the existing environment and assess available technologies and products to develop optimal solutions for federal IT Infrastructure challenges in Austin, TX or Washington, DC Metro Area.
The person in this role will bridge the business and technical solutions, guiding and monitoring solutions from inception to go-live operational status.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:This role is client-facing and responsible for providing guidance for full life cycle IT Programs deliverables and support.Responsible for creating the design and roadmaps for proposed solutions and conducting technical analysis of existing and proposed infrastructure and technologies to determine improvement opportunities.Create a technical vision for solutions.Design, describe, develop, and manage new or improved solutions.Provide recommendations and roadmaps for proposed solutions.Perform design, debugging, and solutions analysis.Document capture, information dissemination, cross-functional communication, change management, and best practices.Advocate for process improvements.Communicate new features and benefits to partners, customers, and stakeholders.Provide end-to-end technical leadership to a team throughout the project life-cycle.Demonstrated experience developing proof-of-concept projects to validate proposed solutions.Review and validate the solution design.Effectively document and monitor requirements needed to institute proposed solutions.Work closely with Information Technology and Business stakeholders to ensure hardware/software is available for solutions/projects and is functioning properly.Identify and communicate possible solution/project challenges.Provide specifications for proposed solutions.Collaborate with multiple technical and business stakeholders.Maintain knowledge of current project status and technology being implemented.Education, Requirements and QualificationsBachelor's Degree and/or equivalent work experience.US Citizenship is required for this federal role.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Ability to obtain successful Federal Background Investigation.A minimum of five (5) years of related experience is required, or a master's degree in computer science or software engineering is preferred.Project and Program Management and leadership skills.Awareness of DoD Government resources for guiding solution architecture in the Veteran's Affairs environment.Experience with a Master Application Inventory and documenting application interdependencies.Experience documenting an organization's informational needs.Knowledge of IT Asset Management (ITAM).Experience with Infrastructure or Technology Architecture.Knowledge of Network Engineering.Knowledge of Cloud AWS, Price Models, Service Models (IaaS and PaaS), and Cybersecurity concepts in the Federal Government.Experience with 2-3 of the following: Cloud Services, DevOps, API Architecture, NSOC, Apps Development, AI, ML, and RPA.Understanding of ITIL, Agile, Service-Oriented Architecture, Component-Based Development, Lean Six Sigma Process Improvement, DevOps, Automated Testing and Deployment, Microservices, and Containerization.Experience in the design of medium to large-sized applications, preferably in the cloud and/or container environment.Advanced understanding of business analysis techniques and processes.Federal and DOD experience with 3+ agencies is preferred: VA, DISA, DLA, USAF, Army, Navy, Marine Corps.Modern application development experience.Certifications preferred: PMP, Agile, ITSM, ITIL, and Agile.Experience with modern DBMS database engines.Experience in software engineering and design architecture.Critical thinking and the ability to analyze problems from different angles.Working Conditions and Physical RequirementsLocation: Onsite in McLean, VA or Austin, TX
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