Chief Architect (TS with SCI eligibility)

ThinkTek • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Chief Architect will serve as the technical lead for architecture, design, and integration efforts across the program. This individual is accountable for the end-to-end cloud and platform architecture, ensuring alignment with the program baseline and successful integration into existing systems and subsystems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree plus 5+ years of relevant experience
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• CISSP certification
• AWS Solutions Architect - Professional certification
• Demonstrated experience designing and integrating complex, enterprise-scale systems
• Strong understanding of cloud, platform, network, and security architectures

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect (Expert)
• Additional cloud or infrastructure certifications, including one or more of the following:
• Professional Cloud Solutions Architect (PCSA)
• Google Cloud Certified Professional Architect
• CompTIA A+
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Network+
• Security+

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead architect responsible for overall technical architecture, design, and integration strategy
• Architect, position, and design solutions, including coordination of integration efforts across systems and subsystems
• Ensure all technologies incorporated or developed under the PWS align with and do not conflict with the approved program baseline
• Provide technical leadership and architectural governance across the program
• Ensure the program leverages modern, secure, and scalable cloud and platform architectures
• Maintain accountability for the end-to-end cloud and platform architecture experience
• Engage and collaborate with advanced technology vendors to ensure access to best-in-class solutions
• Ensure the program maintains reach across relevant industry partners, DoD organizations, and the open-source community
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend emerging technologies that enhance program outcomes
• Support cross-functional coordination to ensure architectural consistency and technical success

Benefits

• ThinkTek offers medical, dental, and vision insurance to all full-time employees; PTO and a variety of other paid leave options are also available.
• You can read more about ThinkTek benefits at https://www.thinktekllc.com/careers/.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level