Zachary Piper Solutions · 14 hours ago
CANES Platform Architect
Alexandria, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$180K/yr - $200K/yr
8+ years expZachary Piper Solutions is seeking a CANES Platform Architect to lead the design and implementation of the U.S. Navy’s Next Generation CANES architecture. The role involves shaping the future of shipboard and shore-based platform modernization by driving an OpenShift-first, automation-driven architecture that supports mission-critical Navy operations.
GovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the end‑to‑end technical architecture for Next Generation CANES across shipboard and shore environments
Ensure architectural consistency across Unit Level, Force Level, submarine, and small platform variants
Define reference architectures, design patterns, and constraints that support modularity, scalability, and repeatable pier‑side installation
Architect and govern the use of Red Hat OpenShift as the primary hosting platform, supporting both containers and virtual machines through OpenShift Virtualization
Define workload placement strategies, enclave‑specific cluster topologies, and migration paths for legacy CANES applications
Oversee the integration and migration of VMware‑based and bare‑metal workloads into OpenShift Virtualization, including lifecycle management, live migration, and backup/recovery alignment
Establish Infrastructure as Code and GitOps principles using Ansible Automation Platform to support installation, upgrades, compliance enforcement, rollback, and evidence capture
Architect day‑0, day‑1, and day‑2 automation aligned with shore‑to‑ship governance models
Define how modular hardware building blocks and CyKor Equipment Groups integrate into the platform architecture to enable rapid installation, replacement, and lifecycle refresh
Ensure all architectural decisions align with CANES tenets, PMW‑160 guidance, RMF requirements, and operational constraints across the fleet
Qualification
Required
Active Secret Clearance
Deep expertise in Red Hat OpenShift and Kubernetes, including cluster architecture, operators, upgrades, lifecycle management, and multi‑cluster operations in constrained or disconnected environments
Hands‑on experience with OpenShift Virtualization and KubeVirt, including VM lifecycle management, live migration, backup/restore, and migration from VMware or other legacy hypervisors
Advanced experience with Ansible Automation Platform for orchestration, configuration management, and platform lifecycle automation
Strong background with RHEL and Red Hat CoreOS, platform hardening, secure configuration management, and enforcement of container and VM security controls
Minimum of 8 years of experience in platform architecture, systems engineering, or infrastructure engineering roles supporting mission‑critical or regulated environments
Preferred
Experience with Navy CANES, ADNS, or other DoD tactical network programs
Familiarity with Cisco NSO and model‑driven network configuration management
Experience designing platforms for disconnected, intermittent, or bandwidth‑constrained environments
Strong background in DevSecOps pipelines and controlled software delivery environments
Ability to produce clear, high‑quality technical documentation for design reviews and government stakeholders
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, PTO, and sick leave (as required by law)
Company
Zachary Piper Solutions
Zachary Piper Solutions is an IT company providing government contracting solutions in support of the nation’s Intelligence Community.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$3M2018-02-22Series Unknown· $1.3M
2014-04-10Series Unknown· $1.7M
Leadership Team
Christopher Stroud
Partner Outreach & Engagements
Justin Jordan
Founder and Chairman
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