Solutions Architect - Senior BDVA 1679
About The Position
Global InfoTek, Inc. (GITI) is seeking a highly skilled Solutions Architect to bridge complex business problems and enterprise-level technical solutions in support of a General Services Administration (GSA) contract. The role serves as the technical authority for cloud infrastructure, networking, and commercial software integrations. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in cloud platforms and infrastructure automation with the ability to communicate complex designs to engineering teams and non-technical stakeholders. The position is based in Reston, Virginia, requires Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship, and calls for 5–7 years of relevant experience. A bachelor's degree is required, with a master's degree preferred; experience may be considered in place of the education requirement. The position is regular, full-time. Salary depends on relevant experience, qualifications, and security clearance; no salary range is specified. Global InfoTek, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. The company describes its work as designing, developing, and deploying technologies addressing the nation's cyber and advanced technology needs, and notes more than two decades of combining pioneering technologies, operational effectiveness, and business practices.
Requirements
- Secret security clearance.
- U.S. citizenship.
- 5–7 years of relevant experience.
- Bachelor's degree; experience may be considered in place of the education requirement.
- Extensive experience in IT engineering, cloud architecture, and technical leadership.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical executives.
- Deep understanding of system design, scalability, and zero-trust security principles.
- Strong background in infrastructure automation, such as Terraform or Ansible.
- Hands-on experience with Agile delivery models such as Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe, and a DevSecOps framework.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree.
- Experience with federal or DoD security compliance frameworks such as RMF or FedRAMP.
- Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or DoDAF.
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional certification.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.
Responsibilities
- Design highly available, scalable, and fault-tolerant cloud environments using AWS, Azure, or GCP, as well as secure network topologies.
- Architect and oversee complex integrations among enterprise systems, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) products, and legacy databases.
- Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) strategies and enterprise-wide security boundaries.
- Create and maintain architectural documentation, including system contexts, data flows, and technical blueprints.
- Establish and enforce architectural standards, best practices, and security guidelines across the engineering lifecycle.
- Evaluate new technologies, tools, and vendor products for organizational feasibility and value.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to senior- and mid-level cloud and systems engineers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
