GSA · 7 hours ago
Solutions Architect/Engineer (ENTARCH) - Office of the Chief Information Officer
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$128K/yr - $128K/yr
1+ years expGSA is seeking a Solutions Architect/Engineer to design and implement secure, compliant IT solutions that meet business needs. This role involves translating requirements, assessing systems, leading implementations, and driving continuous improvement through new technologies.
AssociationGovernmentReal Estate
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Designs comprehensive IT solutions that integrate multiple systems and platforms, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance with industry best practices. Develops detailed architecture diagrams, specifications, and documentation to clearly communicate solution design and facilitate implementation. Collaborate with security and compliance teams to identify and address potential risks, ensuring that all proposed solutions meet organizational security and compliance requirements. Provides technical leadership and guidance to development and infrastructure teams throughout the solution design and implementation process. Maintains a strong understanding of emerging technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement
Captures and analyzes business requirements, translating them into clear and concise technical specifications. Assesses existing systems, platforms, and architectures to identify areas for improvement or replacement. Researches, evaluates, and recommends IT solutions, considering functionality, scalability, cost, security, and integration capabilities. Develops and presents recommendations to leadership and stakeholders, articulating the benefits and risks of various solutions and identifying the best-fit option based on business needs and technical feasibility. Conducts proof-of-concept (POC) evaluations to validate the feasibility and effectiveness of proposed solutions
Works closely with development, infrastructure, security and other technical teams to implement and integrate solutions, providing technical guidance and support to ensure successful execution. Oversees configuration, testing, and deployment of solutions, ensuring adherence to established standards and best practices. Troubleshoots technical issues that arise during implementation and integration, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions. Communicates effectively with business users, IT staff, and vendors, presenting complex technical concepts in a clear and understandable manner. Coordinates with project managers to ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget. Participates in cross-functional teams to address complex business challenges and develop innovative solutions
Creates and maintains comprehensive documentation of solutions, architectures, and configurations, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Develops training materials and job aids for IT staff and end-users to facilitate effective use and maintenance of implemented solutions. Ensures documentations is readily accessible and up-to-date, providing a valuable resource for IT staff and stakeholders
Stays up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, proactively identifying opportunities to improve existing systems and processes. Contributes to the development of IT standards and best practices, promoting consistency and efficiency across the organization. Monitors system performance, identifying areas for optimization and recommending improvements to enhance security, efficiency, and reliability. Participates in post-implementation reviews to identify lessons learned and improve future solution design and implementation processes
Qualification
Required
US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
Meet all eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date
Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
Direct Deposit of salary check to financial organization required
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees
Serve a one year probationary period, if required
Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level)
Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or higher in the Federal service
IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, Problem Solving
Specialized experience in designing and implementing complex IT solutions that integrate multiple systems or platforms, including developing architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and documentation
Experience analyzing business or functional requirements; evaluating existing systems or architectures to identify improvements; and researching or recommending IT solutions based on functionality, scalability, security, cost, or integration needs
Benefits
Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
Life insurance coverage with several options
Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year
Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
Flexible work schedules
Transit and child care subsidies
Flexible spending accounts
Long-term care insurance
Training and development
Company
GSA
GSA is a government agency that manages and supports the basic functioning of federal agencies.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Nimisha Agarwal
Chief Financial Officer
Arron Helm
Chief Human Capital Officer
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