Technical Solutions Architect

ECS is seeking a Technical Solutions Architect to work in our Fairfax, VA office.  

 

ECS is seeking a Technical Solutions Architect to work in a hybrid remote / on-site capacity in our Fairfax, VA office, and at various local government facilities and installations, to support the development and integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cloud solutions for DoD customers.

ECS is an expert technology firm focused on physical and cloud solutions exceeding our customer’s technical needs. We specialize in migrating custom-developed, COTS, and GOTS applications into premium cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). We also offer a complete suite of managed service solutions for our customers, to include design, architecture, DevOps, systems administration, big data, security, and 24x7 cloud support services.

The Technical Solutions Architect will provide hands-on expertise in DoD network systems supporting large DoD programs that operate and maintain multiple IL 4/5 hybrid-cloud environments, working alongside and supporting IT engineering teams.

The Technical Solutions Architect will support client teams developing and/or enriching applications in a hybrid cloud environment, as well as providing maintenance and support in both classified and unclassified environments with the goal of providing stable, secure, flexible, efficient, and cost-effective frameworks. The Technical Solutions Architect will report to the R&D Enclaves Technical Lead, and will routinely engage with customers, engineers, and supporting mission partners.

 

Responsibilities include: 

• Develop architecture recommendations for customers looking to stand up a technical solution in a DoD environment.
• Provide technical expertise to project teams maintaining and updating environments for DoD customers.
• Work within the project team to implement and maintain multi-component, cloud-based and hybrid solutions which meet customer and security requirements.
• Implement, and maintain Cloud solutions and new capabilities in AWS.
• Oversee and implement routine system updates including STIGs, OS and application patching.
• Install, configure, maintain, update, manage, and refine information systems.
• Ensure system components maintain compliance with DoD requirements.
• Participate in technical incident response and security assessment activities.
• Coordinate and/or provide support for all enclave applications and operations.
• Evaluate customer issues and make educated decisions on technologies, tools, and the overall delivery strategy.
• Successfully communicate to customers, contract program managers, industry partners, ECS senior management, and Government representatives.
• Provide leadership and creativity in new business capture and proposal development.
• Track industry trends and leverage them to drive innovation and solution excellence across various functional domains.
• Collaborate with operations, technical, and business development managers, and ECS Centers of Excellence on key components of large solutions.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

• US citizen.
• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance with current SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science; Information Systems Management; or similar Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) discipline.
• Local resource willing to work in a hybrid remote / onsite capacity in Fairfax, VA.
• DOD 8570-01M Certification: IAM Level II or higher (e.g., Security+)
• 6+ years of related experience in cybersecurity, Enterprise IT architecture, technology-related roles, including prior hands-on work.
• Highly technical, with a deeply analytical possessing mindset.
• Proven experience in communicating and demonstrating the value of technical solutions to a variety of stakeholders in order to address complex and competing drivers in complex technical environments.
• Depth of understanding of data management and security, specifically within cloud environments, utilizing a combination of services and infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically about business, product, and technical challenges specific to downstream customers.