Solutions Architect

Markon

2d • $180,000 - $205,000

About The Position

Markon is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to support an enterprise Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) program. In this role, you will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, developers, cybersecurity professionals, system architects, and testers to deliver secure, scalable authentication solutions. This position requires strong technical leadership, collaboration, and hands-on experience with cloud and PKI technologies.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree and a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience
• Significant experience in system architecture and engineering
• Familiarity with enterprise-level systems within the sponsor environment
• Working knowledge of PKI certificates and related concepts
• Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and/or Oracle Cloud)
• Hands-on experience with Linux (command line interface)
• Proficiency in scripting/programming languages such as Bash and Python
• Experience working in Agile environments and using tools such as Jira

Nice To Haves

• Deep understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), including:
• Digital certificates, Certificate Authorities (CAs), Registration Authorities (RAs)
• Key management practices, cryptographic algorithms
• Certificate revocation and trust chains
• Experience with configuration and automation tools (e.g., CloudFormation, Puppet, Groovy)
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL/MariaDB, Oracle)
• Experience with Jenkins and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with container technologies
• Experience troubleshooting network connectivity between cloud and on-premises environments
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Ansible or Terraform
• Knowledge of Web Application Firewall (WAF) configuration and management
• Strong networking knowledge (ports, routing, subnets, VPNs, firewalls, routers), including design, integration, and troubleshooting
• Experience working in AWS or other cloud-based environments

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and direction to system engineers and developers
• Deliver regular status updates to the contract PMO and government staff lead
• Support preparation of monthly Program Management Review (PMR) materials
• Represent the team in staff meetings, requirements discussions, technical lead meetings, and Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs)
• Participate in community-wide working groups and coordinate responses to action items on behalf of the sponsor
• Shepherd new requirements through the sponsor’s requirements process and pipeline
• Ensure system designs align with enterprise architecture and security requirements
• Collaborate with security engineers to address and mitigate findings from system security scans
• Prepare communications for upcoming system releases
• Partner with government and project leadership to prioritize work efforts
• Coordinate with Cloud Service Providers to meet PKI requirements
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies to enhance authentication and security posture across sponsor systems

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Training and Tuition Assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays

What This Job Offers

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