Kentro · 1 day ago
Remote Principal Solutions Architect (VA ESOM)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
12+ years expKentro is a forward-thinking company focused on innovation and collaboration, seeking a Principal Solutions Architect to lead technical architecture for their Federal Health and Benefits portfolio, particularly for the Department of Veterans Affairs. This strategic role involves defining modern cloud architectures, governing technical vision, and ensuring compliance with federal standards while engaging with senior stakeholders.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Modernization Strategy: Define cohesive, end-to-end architecture blueprints that transition legacy workloads to modern, future-ready cloud environments (AWS/Azure/Hybrid). Provide thought leadership to navigate and unify the VA's often fragmented and entrenched operating environment
IT Operations Management (ITOM) Excellence: Lead the architectural approach for ITOM execution, ensuring seamless visibility and management of the VA's diverse infrastructure and service components
IT Service Management (ITSM) Architecture: Design and govern enterprise-level ITSM frameworks, specifically utilizing ServiceNow, to streamline service delivery, incident management, and change control. You will ensure these processes drive operational efficiency and align with the VA's specific operational standards
IT Asset Management (ITAM) Governance: Establish robust strategies for the lifecycle management of hardware and software assets. You will lead the integration of ITAM data with ITOM and security operations to ensure total asset visibility, license compliance, and cost optimization across the VA ecosystem
Analysis of Alternatives (AoA): Lead high-level trade-off analyses to select the optimal mix of COTS, SaaS, and custom software, ensuring decisions align with the client's specific constraints regarding data privacy and transaction volume
Data & Health Record Integration: Lead the development of a transparent data ecosystem that improves data discovery and usability. Specifically, design strategies for the secure integration and management of VA health records, ensuring interoperability and data integrity
Technical Governance: Establish and enforce enterprise architecture guardrails and Authority to Operate (ATO), ensuring all designs comply with NIST 800-53, Zero Trust, Section 508 (Accessibility), and VA-specific security mandates
Technical Leadership & Engineering Culture
Client Solution Engagement: Directly engage with clients on solution development, serving as a lead or key stakeholder for solutioning meetings to ensure technical accuracy and alignment with mission objectives
Lead the Leaders: Coach and empower Senior Solution Architects and engineering leads. You are not just a mentor; you are the standard-bearer for engineering discipline and architectural quality
Cross-Functional Command: Direct cross-functional engineering teams through the full lifecycle—from capture and design to delivery, ensuring solutions meet the extreme performance and reliability standards required for national entitlement programs
Engineering Engagement: While operating at a high level, remain technical enough to assist in engineering solutions when needed, diving deep into code or configuration to resolve critical blockers
SDLC & Process Execution: Apply a working knowledge of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to oversee and refine development workflows. You will ensure that all phases, from requirements gathering to deployment, align with VA operational standards and best practices
Capture & Growth: Drive both current work and capture new tactical growth opportunities. Partner with Sales and Capture teams to lead technical volume development for major proposals
Solution Champion: Shape the "Win Strategy" by demonstrating a deep understanding of the customer's business needs and pain points (e.g., backlog reduction, system interoperability)
Qualification
Required
Master's degree preferred (Bachelor's required) in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field
12+ years of progressive IT experience, with at least 7+ years in senior or principal technical leadership roles (e.g., Chief Architect, Principal Systems Engineer)
Mandatory deep understanding of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) environment, specifically how they execute ITOM and manage infrastructure services
Demonstrated understanding of VA health records related to data structure, security, and IT integration
Proven track record of designing strategies to modernize fragmented and entrenched systems (e.g., re-platforming, API enablement)
Highly desired expert knowledge in ServiceNow implementation and integration, specifically utilizing it to drive operational efficiency in government agencies
Deep mastery of designing highly available solutions across AWS (GovCloud) or Microsoft Azure, with specific experience in hybrid connectivity to on-premise data centers
Expert knowledge of modern integration standards (REST/SOAP APIs, Microservices) and their application in untangling monolithic legacy systems
Elite presentation skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to C-suite executives and government leadership
Ability to look 3-5 years into the future, converting vague business requirements into actionable, long-term technology roadmaps
US Citizen or Green card holder
Willing and able to get a Public Trust Suitability clearance
Must meet updated ID requirements: Bring required documents | GSA
If you do not currently meet the ID requirements outlined, you must be willing and able to update your current forms of ID in a timely manner to complete the suitability process successfully
Preferred
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, CISSP, or ServiceNow Certified Master Architect
Implementation experience with TOGAF or SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) in a federal context
Experience integrating ServiceNow or similar ITSM/ITOM platforms to drive operational efficiency in government agencies
Benefits
Paid time off
Healthcare benefits
Supplemental benefits
401k including an employer match
Discount perks
Rewards
Education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development
Flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking
Fun into every day
Funds for activities - virtual and in-person - e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations
Company
Kentro
IT Concepts has transformed into Kentro - your center for innovation, excellence, and growth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase