Salesforce Consultant

Cardinal Technology Systems•Ashburn, VA

11h

About The Position

Cardinal Technology Systems Corp. is a government IT solutions provider servicing commercial and government initiative in various parts of the United States. We are currently seeking a Salesforce Consultant to work for our company. Must possess IT-II security clearance or have a current National Agency Check with Local Agency Check and Credit Check (NACLC). (Basic Federal Clearance requirements are U.S. Citizenship, clear criminal history check, no recent or pending bankruptcies)

Requirements

Must possess IT-II security clearance or have a current National Agency Check with Local Agency Check and Credit Check (NACLC). (Basic Federal Clearance requirements are U.S. Citizenship, clear criminal history check, no recent or pending bankruptcies)
6+ years of experience in an IT-related field.
Must have a bachelor’s degree.
Must have strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end Salesforce solution delivery, including discovery, design, development, testing, and deployment
Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, aligning Salesforce capabilities with business objectives
Design scalable solutions across Salesforce clouds (e.g., Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud)
Define and implement best practices for data model design, security, automation, and integrations
Architect and oversee integrations using APIs, middleware, and third-party tools
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to developers, admins, and junior consultants
Drive DevOps and release management strategies (CI/CD, version control, sandbox strategy)
Ensure compliance with governance, security, and data privacy standards
Lead workshops, requirements gathering sessions, and executive briefings
Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and innovation
Supports project objectives through activities such as conducting interviews, gathering data, analyzing data, and developing recommendations in support of project objectives.
Responsible for the design and development of application prototypes, utilities, and solutions across multiple environments using full life-cycle methodologies (requirements definition, design, development, testing and implementation).
Can interpret risk management, cyber security, compliance, privacy, and/or audit requirements and implement them.
Establish and enforce Salesforce FinOps practices, ensuring cost transparency and accountability across business units
Optimize license utilization, storage consumption, and feature adoption to reduce waste and maximize ROI