Mar 28
Secret
IT - Software
Alexandria, VA (On-Site/Office)
DEI is seeking to fill a Solutions Architect for our customer in Alexandria, Va. DEI combines experience and innovative ideas to provide our clients the right solution with the right people at the right time. We are a proven IT services and solutions provider for full-lifecycle engineering of network, storage, cyber security, communication, and policy compliance needs. We focus on delivering IT solutions to meet complex technological and business challenges within mission-critical enterprises. DEI is an ISO 9001:2015-certified, process-oriented company. Our engineers, administrators, project and program managers, and support staff focus on consistently enhancing, optimizing, operating, and maintaining your entire enterprise IT environment, from the backend infrastructure to individual end-user devices and everything that connects them.
One of our clients in Alexandria, Va needs a Solutions Architect for a permanent position.
• Title: Solutions Architect
• Location: Alexandria, Va
• Position Type: Permanent position.
• Travel: No.
• Clearance: Secret.
Job Description:
Basic Responsibilities:
• Design secure, scalable, and mission-aligned IT solutions for DoD environments.
• Lead architecture efforts for hybrid and multi-cloud environments, integrating commercial cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Develop and apply Zero Trust Architecture principles to enhance security and compliance.
• Collaborate with senior DoD leadership, contractors, and stakeholders to understand mission requirements and align IT solutions with operational goals.
• Communicate complex technical solutions in clear, executive-level presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Act as a trusted advisor on emerging technologies, trends, and best practices.
• Provide guidance on the adoption of commercial cloud solutions, including migration strategies, security configurations, and operational efficiencies.
• Lead initiatives to modernize legacy systems, ensuring alignment with DoD standards and frameworks such as NIST and DISA STIGs.
• Develop comprehensive technical documentation, roadmaps, and playbooks for IT deployments.
• Work closely with cybersecurity teams to ensure solutions adhere to Zero Trust principles, including identity and access management (IAM), micro-segmentation, and continuous monitoring.
• Partner with DevSecOps teams to integrate CI/CD pipelines and agile practices into cloud and on-premises environments.
• Mentor technical teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Skills and Qualifications:
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in DoD IT environments, including system architecture, networking, and cybersecurity.
• Demonstrated expertise in commercial cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
• Extensive experience with Zero Trust Architecture principles, frameworks, and tools.
• Strong knowledge of DoD security frameworks, including NIST 800-207, NIST 800-53, DISA STIGs, and RMF processes.
• Hands-on experience with hybrid cloud implementations, containerization (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker), and automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Familiarity with modern authentication protocols (e.g., SAML, OAuth, OIDC) and Zero Trust technologies.
• Exceptional executive communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to create compelling PowerPoint presentations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strategic mindset.
• Ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders in high-pressure environments.
• Industry certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Architect, or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
• Experience in DevSecOps environments, including tools like GitLab, Jenkins, and Docker.
Benefits and Compensation:
All full-time associates are eligible for the below benefits package. Part-time or seasonal associates are not eligible to receive the benefits package or any benefit component unless full-time eligibility is met after hire per Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) standard.
• Worksite Parking and Public Transportation Benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Family Medical Leave
• Military Leave of Absence
• Other Paid Leave
• Gym Memberships
• Staff Development
If you are interested in this position, please send me a copy of your latest resume at teresa.tanga@iquasar.com with the information requested below: Also, please let me know what time/number is best to call to discuss this great opportunity. In case you are not interested in this position, or this is not a right fit for you, please feel free to share this opportunity with your friends/networks or anyone you know who may be interested in this position. Thank you!
• Availability to start a new job.
• Best Rates.
• Contact #
Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
Regards,
Teresa Tanga
Recruitment Professional
DEI - Partnering Technology with Business Needs
Office:703 962 6001 x 637
Direct: 703-349-5862
teresa.tanga@iquasar.com
www.dei.net
An Equal Opportunity Employer:
DEI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, disability status, gender identity or national origin.
One of our clients in Alexandria, Va needs a Solutions Architect for a permanent position.
• Title: Solutions Architect
• Location: Alexandria, Va
• Position Type: Permanent position.
• Travel: No.
• Clearance: Secret.
Job Description:
Basic Responsibilities:
• Design secure, scalable, and mission-aligned IT solutions for DoD environments.
• Lead architecture efforts for hybrid and multi-cloud environments, integrating commercial cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Develop and apply Zero Trust Architecture principles to enhance security and compliance.
• Collaborate with senior DoD leadership, contractors, and stakeholders to understand mission requirements and align IT solutions with operational goals.
• Communicate complex technical solutions in clear, executive-level presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Act as a trusted advisor on emerging technologies, trends, and best practices.
• Provide guidance on the adoption of commercial cloud solutions, including migration strategies, security configurations, and operational efficiencies.
• Lead initiatives to modernize legacy systems, ensuring alignment with DoD standards and frameworks such as NIST and DISA STIGs.
• Develop comprehensive technical documentation, roadmaps, and playbooks for IT deployments.
• Work closely with cybersecurity teams to ensure solutions adhere to Zero Trust principles, including identity and access management (IAM), micro-segmentation, and continuous monitoring.
• Partner with DevSecOps teams to integrate CI/CD pipelines and agile practices into cloud and on-premises environments.
• Mentor technical teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Skills and Qualifications:
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in DoD IT environments, including system architecture, networking, and cybersecurity.
• Demonstrated expertise in commercial cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
• Extensive experience with Zero Trust Architecture principles, frameworks, and tools.
• Strong knowledge of DoD security frameworks, including NIST 800-207, NIST 800-53, DISA STIGs, and RMF processes.
• Hands-on experience with hybrid cloud implementations, containerization (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker), and automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Familiarity with modern authentication protocols (e.g., SAML, OAuth, OIDC) and Zero Trust technologies.
• Exceptional executive communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to create compelling PowerPoint presentations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strategic mindset.
• Ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders in high-pressure environments.
• Industry certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Architect, or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
• Experience in DevSecOps environments, including tools like GitLab, Jenkins, and Docker.
Benefits and Compensation:
All full-time associates are eligible for the below benefits package. Part-time or seasonal associates are not eligible to receive the benefits package or any benefit component unless full-time eligibility is met after hire per Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) standard.
• Worksite Parking and Public Transportation Benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Family Medical Leave
• Military Leave of Absence
• Other Paid Leave
• Gym Memberships
• Staff Development
If you are interested in this position, please send me a copy of your latest resume at teresa.tanga@iquasar.com with the information requested below: Also, please let me know what time/number is best to call to discuss this great opportunity. In case you are not interested in this position, or this is not a right fit for you, please feel free to share this opportunity with your friends/networks or anyone you know who may be interested in this position. Thank you!
• Availability to start a new job.
• Best Rates.
• Contact #
Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
Regards,
Teresa Tanga
Recruitment Professional
DEI - Partnering Technology with Business Needs
Office:703 962 6001 x 637
Direct: 703-349-5862
teresa.tanga@iquasar.com
www.dei.net
An Equal Opportunity Employer:
DEI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, disability status, gender identity or national origin.
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