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SilverEdge Government Solutions · 5 months ago

Principal Solutions Architect SME

Columbia, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

SilverEdge Government Solutions is seeking a Principal Solutions Architect for a leadership position that demands an exceptional strategist. The role requires proven expertise in full-stack engineering and enterprise architecture, focusing on delivering defense solutions and leading large-scale DOD initiatives.

Cyber SecurityInformation ServicesInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Architect and deliver mission-critical defense solutions

Drive architectural decisions that shape a technological future while ensuring alignment with DOD's cybersecurity objectives

Lead, influence, and guide enterprise-wide architectural initiatives and technical teams

Qualification

DOD cyber operationsEnterprise architectureCloud-native architecturesDevSecOps practicesSAFe Agile frameworkNIST frameworksMicroservices architectureSecure software developmentHands-on expertise with DockerHands-on expertise with KubernetesHands-on expertise with TerraformHands-on expertise with AnsibleModern software languagesNoSQL databasesGitlab/GithubKafkaRESTful APIsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsPresentation skills

Required

Master's degree in Computer Engineering or related technical field with 10+ years of experience, or 15+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree

Experience working within the SAFe Agile framework

Expert-level knowledge in DOD cyber operations and/or defense systems

Proven ability to lead, influence, and guide enterprise-wide architectural initiatives and technical teams

Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders

Deep expertise in NIST frameworks, RMF, and DOD security standards

An Active TS/SCI with Polygraph level clearance is required to support this effort

Preferred

Advanced proficiency in secure software development practices

Mastery of cloud-native architectures and zero-trust principles

Expert knowledge of DevSecOps practices within classified environments

Familiarity with multiple cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Hands-on expertise with microservices architecture and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible)

Strong experience with modern software development languages and frameworks (Python, Java, .NET, React, Angular, Node.js)

Experience with the following are also preferred (NoSQL data basing, Gitlab/Github, Kafka, RESTful APIs or OpenAPI/Swagger)

Company

SilverEdge Government Solutions

SilverEdge, An SAIC Company, is a next generation provider of innovative and proprietary cybersecurity, software, and intelligence solutions for the Defense and Intelligence Communities.

Founded in 2022

Columbia, Maryland, USA

201-500 employees