Architect (Contingent) - Remote

iWorks Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

iWorks Corporation is seeking an experienced Architect to transition from monolithic to microservices architecture in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. Candidates must possess a degree in Computer Science, relevant security clearance, and proficient knowledge in OCI services. The role emphasizes optimizing cloud infrastructure and ensuring compliance, with a competitive salary range of $150k - $160k.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Profit Sharing

Paid Sick Time

Paid Vacation Time

Holiday Time

Eligible for bonuses

Annual raise based on performance

Qualifications

• Secret security clearance fully adjudicated is required.
• Experience in transitioning architectures to microservices in OCI.
• Knowledge of OCI IAM, Security Zones, Vault, and WAF.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transition from monolithic to microservices architecture.
• Design and implement architecture patterns for enhanced performance.
• Establish security standards for microservices.

Skills

Microservices Architecture

Containerization & Orchestration

Observability & Monitoring

Performance Optimization

Security & Compliance

Education

Degree in Computer Science or an equivalent major

CompTIA Security+ Certification

Tools

Oracle Kubernetes Engine (OKE)

OCI Logging

OCI Monitoring

OCI Application Performance Monitoring (APM)

Job description

Title: Architect (Contingent)

Location: Remote

About iWorks:

iWorks Corporation, founded in 2005, is a leading provider of information technology and professional services to the federal government. We are a recognized leader in personnel security and vetting solutions, Agile, DevOps, DevSecOps, data analytics, and cloud solutions. Our continuous process improvement approach, combined with our business and technology expertise, results in innovative solutions.

We offer exceptional comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability); 401(k); Profit Sharing; Health and Wellness Benefits; and Paid Sick Time, Vacation Time, and Holiday Time. You're eligible for bonuses throughout the year as part of our incentive program for innovation, and business development. All employees are also considered for an annual raise, commensurate with performance and company commitment.

About this position:

We are seeking an experienced cloud architect to lead the transition from a monolithic architecture to microservices in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). In this role, you will be responsible for designing new architecture patterns for microservices, optimizing container architecture, and enhancing microservices observability. You will work on defining key performance metrics (KPIs) to track performance, while also establishing security standards for microservices. As part of your responsibilities, you will utilize OCI services to architect solutions that optimize cloud infrastructure, container orchestration, security, and compliance. Your expertise will drive the implementation of OCI Logging, Monitoring, and APM to ensure a seamless and secure transition, performance optimization, and system decoupling.

Salary Range: 150k - 160k - commensurate with the candidate's skills, experience, location, and qualifications.

On a day-to-day basis, you will:

1. Lead the transition from monolithic to microservices architecture, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
2. Design and implement innovative architecture patterns tailored to microservices for enhanced performance and maintainability.
3. Optimize and streamline container architecture for improved resource utilization and scalability.
4. Enhance microservices observability by implementing robust monitoring, logging, and alerting mechanisms.
5. Identify, analyze, and define key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and optimize system performance and reliability.
6. Establish and enforce security standards for microservices to ensure compliance and safeguard against vulnerabilities.

Required Education/Qualifications:

• Security Clearance: Secret security clearance fully adjudicated.
• Education: Degree in Computer Science or an equivalent major.
• Certifications: CompTIA Security+
• Microservices Architecture (OCI) - Design and transition from monolithic to microservices on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
• Containerization & Orchestration - Expertise in Oracle Kubernetes Engine (OKE) and OCI container services.
• Observability & Monitoring - Implement OCI Logging, Monitoring, and Application Performance Monitoring (APM).
• Security & Compliance - Strong knowledge of OCI IAM, Security Zones, Vault, and Web Application Firewall (WAF).
• Performance Optimization - Define and track KPIs for OCI Compute, Autonomous Database, and Networking.
• Cloud & Infrastructure Optimization - Architect solutions using OCI Functions, API Gateway, and Service Mesh.
• System Decoupling - Develop strategies using OCI Event Services, Streaming, and Messaging.

Preferred Qualifications:

• OCI Certifications - OCI Architect Professional or OCI Developer certification.
• API Management & Service Mesh - Experience with Oracle API Gateway and OCI Service Mesh.
• DevOps & CI/CD - Knowledge of OCI DevOps services for microservices deployment.
• Enterprise IT Governance - Experience managing security, compliance, and risk in OCI.

As a reminder: This role is contingent upon contract award.

Please Note: We maintain an on-camera policy for all virtual company meetings to foster engagement and collaboration. Reasonable exceptions may be granted with prior approval from Human Resources and/or the applicable manager or client.

FLSA & EMPLOYMENT STATUS: FLSA EXEMPT AND FULL-TIME POSITION

iWorks Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran status, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristic.

iWorks is committed to maintaining a safe and productive work environment for all employees and ensuring the security and well-being of our clients. As part of our standard hiring process, we may conduct background checks and drug screenings on potential candidates to assess their suitability for employment.