Credence ยท 2 months ago
Principal Solutions Architect (Remote)
Credence is a technology solutions provider supporting mission-critical needs for defense and health federal organizations. They are seeking a Principal Solutions Architect to evaluate environments, develop optimal solutions for VA IT challenges, and provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Creating design and roadmaps for proposed solutions and technical analysis of existing and proposed infrastructure and technologies to determine ways to improve them
Developing a technical vision for solutions by designing, describing, developing, and managing new or improved solutions
Providing recommendations and roadmaps for proposed solutions
Designing, debugging, and performing solution analysis
Document capture, information dissemination, cross-functional communication, change management, and best practices
Advocating for process improvements
Communicating new features and benefits to partners, customers, and other stakeholders
Providing end-to-end technical leadership to a team throughout the project lifecycle
Developing proof-of-concept projects to validate proposed solutions
Reviewing and validating solution design
Documenting and monitoring requirements for proposed solutions
Collaborating with IT and business stakeholders and leadership to ensure hardware/software availability and functionality
Identifying and communicating potential solution/project challenges
Providing specifications for proposed solutions
Maintaining knowledge of current project status and implemented technology
Qualification
Required
Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a successful Federal Background Investigation
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
A minimum of ten (10) 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 are required
Awareness of Federal Government resources for guiding solution architecture is necessary
Deep experience in DevSecOps principles, practices, and culture
Experience with 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 secure Cloud services, including AWS and Azure
Pricing models
Service models (IaaS and PaaS)
Cybersecurity concepts in the Federal Government
DevSecOps, SaaS & PaaS, Data Analytics, Cloud Services, Artificial Intelligence (AI), API Development and Architecture, National Security Operations Center (NSOC), Application Development
Machine Learning (ML), Agile, SDLC, Healthcare Informatics, Software Development/Engineering, Low/No-Code platforms, Robotic Process Automation (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 designing large and complex solutions, preferably in cloud and/or container environments
Advanced understanding of business analysis techniques and processes
Federal agency experience is required
DoD Healthcare, Veteran Affairs, Civilian Healthcare Agencies
Preferred
Certifications for one or more of the following: PMP, Agile, ITSM, ITIL
Critical thinking
Ability to look at problems from different angles
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Work From Home
Free Food & Snacks
Wellness Resources
Company
Credence
Credence provides innovative technology, health, engineering, and management solutions to support mission-critical programs for Federal government customers.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
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2025-03-27
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