OST, Inc. · 1 month ago
Principal Technical Architect
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
15+ years expOptimal Solutions & Technologies (OST, Inc.) is focused on excellence, specializing in Management Consulting, Information Technology, and Research Development and Engineering services. The Principal Technical Architect will lead the development of Big Data and Analytics Solution architectures, mentor junior architects, and interface with clients to align technical solutions with business needs.
Information TechnologyManagement ConsultingService Industry
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the development and positioning of Big Data and Analytics Solution architectures to support RFx’s for DoD/IC, FedCiv and SLED customer opportunities
Present to existing and potential executive and technical customers to position OST as the preferred solution provider
Mentor junior Solution Architects in solution development, system integration, data engineering, AI/ML analytics, and secure application development
Participate in program and project reviews, system performance analysis, and issue resolution across Federal and commercial customers
Interface with contractors, customers, and internal technical teams to align technical solutions with business and mission needs
Travel as required to support federal agency initiatives, testing events, client meetings, and operational support—both CONUS and OCONUS
Lead proposal and existing customer facing teams in applying Advanced Analytics, Data Governance practices as part of enterprise-scale solution delivery
Support digital transformation efforts including legacy modernization, cloud migration, and zero-trust security architecture
Qualification
Required
15+ years of technical execution and leadership experience in enterprise IT architecture and analytics
Bachelor's degree in technology Field
US Citizen
DoD/ IC Top Secret Clearance preferred (eligible required)
Extensive RFx Proposal acting as technical team lead, writing and support
Extensive experience in presenting and demonstrating complex technologies and solutions clearly in front of executive level audiences with the ability dive deep when needed
Deep experience working with FedCiv and DoD/IC ATO requirements (IL 4 -6 and higher)
Proven hands-on experience with of AWS, Azure and/or Google Managed Services (EC2, ECR, S3, Lambda, etc.)
Proven hands-on experience in architecting, designing and deploying a wide range of enterprise solutions such Databricks, Snowflake, SAS Viya, Collibra, Pega, ServiceNow etc. in cloud and on-prem environments
Strong background in data governance, engineering, integration, ETL, and analytics
Proven hands-on experience working with analytics tools such as Python, Amazon SageMaker, Azure Synapse Analytics, Vertex AI, SAS Viya
Experience of working in a cross-functional environment working with Business Development, Product Management, and customer embedded teams
Preferred
Experience Leading and Mentoring junior team members
Experience with newly emerging technologies such as Digital Twins, Agentic AI, and Quantum computing
Cloud Architect Associate and Cloud Practitioner Certifications (AWS, Azure, Google)
Platform Administration and Advanced Analytics Certifications (SAS Institute)
Experience supporting Federal Customers such as DoD/IC clients including US Army, Airforce, Navy and/or Space Force) as well as DHS and/or FAA
Strong understanding of cybersecurity and insider threat systems
DoD/ IC Top Secret or higher Clearance
Knowledge and experience with FAA Non-NAS IT systems and NAS systems (e.g. ERAM, STARS, TBFM, TFMS) and advanced ATM concepts (e.g. TBO, SWIM, DataComm, FF-ICE, UAS/AAM)
Understanding of the FAA FCS and experience with Amazon AWS and Microsoft Azure in the FAA environment
Understanding of NAS Enterprise Architecture and other FAA mission/vision artifacts, FAA AMS and JRC process and familiarity and understanding of the FAA AIT organization
Benefits
Full benefits
Possible bonus potential based on merit and performance
Company
OST, Inc.
OST solves complex problems and overcomes challenges to deliver optimized, value-driven solutions that improve our customers’ business operations and advance their missions by building a great firm that attracts, develops, excites, and retains exceptional people.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Marcus Collier
Chief Executive Officer
Nicholas Petrillo
Senior Security Specialist in COOP/Emergency Management
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