Zantech ยท 2 weeks ago
Technical Director/Architecture Specialist
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
15+ years expZantech is a dynamic Woman Owned Small Business focused on providing complex, mission-focused solutions. They are seeking a Technical Director/Architecture Specialist to provide specialized architecture expertise and support the Senior Technical Director in complex technical domains, particularly in areas such as AI/ML architecture and security architecture.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide specialized architecture expertise supporting Senior Technical Director in complex technical domains
Conduct architecture deep-dives and technical assessments in specialized areas
Advise on complex integration patterns, AI/ML implementations, security architectures, or other specialized domains
Review and validate technical approaches proposed by implementation vendors
Support proof-of-concept architecture and technical validation activities
Provide expert guidance on emerging technologies and advanced architecture patterns
Assist with technical risk assessments for complex modernization initiatives
Participate in architecture governance reviews for high-complexity technical decisions
Develop specialized architecture patterns and standards in domain of expertise
Support Senior Technical Director #1 with technical advisory during critical decision points
Provide on-call architecture expertise for urgent technical issues in specialized domain
Qualification
Required
15+ years specialized technical architecture experience with recognized deep expertise in one or more domains: AI/ML architecture, security architecture, integration architecture, cloud architecture, or data architecture
Deep specialized expertise in at least one critical architecture domain
AI/ML architecture and model deployment patterns (if AI specialist)
Security architecture and Zero Trust implementation (if security specialist)
Complex integration patterns and API architecture (if integration specialist)
Advanced cloud architecture patterns (if cloud specialist)
Data architecture and analytics platforms (if data specialist)
Ability to provide rapid expert guidance on complex technical decisions
Architecture review and validation
Technical risk assessment and mitigation
Proof-of-concept architecture and validation
Architecture standards and pattern development
Vendor technical evaluation
US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret trust or higher clearance, per contract requirements
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field
Master's degree or PhD in specialized domain
Advanced degree in Computer Science, AI/ML, Security, or related field
Multiple specialized certifications in relevant domains
AWS Certified Machine Learning - Specialty (if AI focus)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional - Architecture (CISSP-ISSAP) (if security focus)
Open Group Certified Architect (Open CA)
Industry recognition (publications, speaking, thought leadership)
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Strong benefits
Vacation package
Company
Zantech
Zantech delivers advanced technology solutions to US Government agencies, specializing in digital modernization, cybersecurity, and cloud computing for mission-critical operations across defense, intelligence, and civilian sectors.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Zia Islam
Founder & COO
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