Chief Software Architect with Security Clearance

Axiologic Solutions LLC; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 188,000 - 306,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Axiologic Solutions LLC seeks a Solutions Architect/Software Engineer with a decade-plus of CSA experience to oversee software development across legacy and cloud-native architectures. You will lead cross-functional teams, drive Agile processes, and ensure delivery aligns with PWS requirements in a cloud/hybrid environment.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance, strong AWS expertise, and a history of leading large, complex software programs.

Qualifications

• Requires strong Agile leadership and cross-functional team experience.
• Proficient in cloud architectures, including AWS.
• Experience delivering software with legacy and cloud-native approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise for legacy on-prem and cloud migrations.
• Oversee software development and maintenance using Agile methods.
• Lead Agile ceremonies and refine processes for delivery.
• Guide implementation teams on legacy SW apps and cloud services.
• Oversee cloud deployments, cloud/hybrid architectures, and service delivery.

Skills

Agile leadership

AWS cloud experience

Team leadership

Technical guidance

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in IT or related discipline

Tools

AWS

CI/CD pipelines

DevSecOps

Job description

Responsibilities: * This role requires an experienced Solutions Architect/Software Engineer to provide technical expertise with legacy on-premises software architectures and Cloud Migrations/Cloud-Native Service architectures.

• Responsible for the general oversight and overall execution of software development and maintenance utilizing Agile methodologies.
• Responsible for ensuring the delivery of software to meet targeted outcomes and satisfy the PWS requirements.
• Facilitate Agile processes, events, and lead process execution and refinement.
• Work directly with implementation teams to provide technical guidance and implementation priorities related to legacy SW applications and cloud services.
• Additionally, the Chief Software Architect shall oversee key deployments and upgrades including cloud computing migration; software requirements development; the design of software architectures including cloud and hybrid cloud architectures that are scalable, highly available, and supportable; and technical service/capability delivery.
• This role provides technical leadership and delivers an innovative product, service, or a combination of products and services that address a customer's specific business problem.Required: * Minimum of ten (10) years of related experience as a CSA conducting software development, application development, and/or dev/sec/ops pipelines for similarly sized projects.
• Proficient in AWS cloud environment.
• Experience leading cross-functional technology teams.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems (IT), Math, Engineering or other related technical or scientific discipline.
• Must possess a TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
• Desired: * Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) or Project Management Institute (PMI) Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
• 15 years hands-on experience in developing, implementing and leading software programs and utilizing dev/sec/ops pipelines, or equivalent experience.
• Masters degree in IT, Information Leadership or a related discipline.
• Salary Range $187,669 - $306,102 TS/SCI eligibility required for the position. Candidates with an active TS/SCI are preferred; candidates with a recent active TS may also be considered for SCI upgrade based on eligibility and program requirements. A CI polygraph is required for the position. Candidates without a current CI poly may be considered but must be willing and able to complete the required polygraph within the timeframe established by the applicable contract or customer. The salary range is provided in good faith and is based on several job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, Federal Government contract labor category requirements, contract wage determinations when applicable, clearance requirements, work location, relevant experience, education, certifications, specialized skills, internal equity, and approved funding.

For proposal-contingent positions, the listed range is an anticipated good faith range based on current proposal assumptions. Final compensation may vary based on contract award, finalized customer requirements, approved funding, labor category alignment, and candidate qualifications.

Axiologic Solutions invests in its employees beyond compensation. Depending on position and eligibility, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, paid time off, holiday pay, 401(k) with company match, tuition assistance for courses and certifications, professional development opportunities, fitness and wellness support, electronic stipend, and other optional benefit elections.

Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may email their request to or call 571-295-4990. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Axiologic Solutions and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.