Cloud Solutions Architect

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Cloud Solutions Architect supports an AWS database.
• Develops strategies for cloud-based platforms.
• Translates business needs into long-term architecture solutions.
• Develops and designs solutions as needed, evaluating multiple software platforms, and integrating systems.
• Acts as highest-level technical expert, addressing problems of systems integration, compatibility, and multiple platforms.
• Performs feasibility analysis on potential future projects to management. 
• Lead a large development team in the design of highly complex software systems.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 8 years of experience with at least three years of experience working with government Amazon Web Services (AWS) SC2S and C2S enclaves
• Able to design automation for cloud resources using DevOps best practices.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing scalable microservices, leading development teams, ensuring security measures are in place within the microservices’ design, conducting meetings and presentations with Government stakeholders and leadership.
• Have experience with programming (C#, Java, and Python), containerization for managing the deployment of microservices (Kubernetes and Docker), Cloud development (AWS), and a robust understanding of microservices development and best practices.
• Experience using the Agile framework

COMPETENCIES 

• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Strategic Thinking
• Technical Expertise
• Initiative
• Foster Innovation
• Results Oriented
• Teamwork

We are seeking a Cloud Solutions Architect to join our team supporting a program that provides technical services for system development and lifecycle maintenance of an AWS-based microservices-based system, along with supporting legacy systems and databases. These systems provide efficient, reliable, and secure IT solutions to receive, consolidate, and distribute information in coordination with federal partners. Overall contract support consists of O&M, Help Desk, DevOps, Program Management, and software development. The primary place of performance will be at Government facilities in Winchester, VA with telework options. However, this person will be expected to report on-site to the Winchester, VA and/or Washington, DC location as needed and requested by the Government for meetings, after hours support, deployments, etc.

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Location: Winchester, Virginia
• Remote or In-Person: in person
• Type of environment: Office
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday.
• Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

• S. Citizen
• Active Top Secret security clearance

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.