Federal Solution Architect

Arc Aspicio; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Arc Aspicio is seeking a Federal Solution Architect to support large IT programs for homeland security and government clients. The role delivers cloud and software modernization, collaborating with senior government clients to design and oversee implementation.

You will work on AI-enabled solutions, engage with stakeholders, and contribute to mission-driven projects. The position requires extensive experience with AWS, Java, and modern cloud architectures, along with proven client-facing

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant IT project experience in Agile or similar software lifecycle.
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance as required for federal work.
• Experience designing, developing, and implementing modernized software applications for federal programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide technology and cloud support expertise to government chief architect.
• Develop innovative solutions across technologies to meet future government needs.
• Collaborate with development teams and clients to establish technical requirements and designs.
• Perform code reviews to understand legacy architectures and identify improvements.
• Ensure quality assurance and oversee project deliverables for clients.

Skills

AWS

Java

Cloud architecture

REST

Security clearance

Tools

Tomcat

PostgreSQL

WSDL

SOAP

XML

Job description

Interested in working in an innovative, collaborative environment with motivated, social people? At Arc Aspicio, you can join a leading consulting firm that specializes in human capital, data analytics, management, and strategy professional services to deliver compelling solutions. Consultants join our practice focused on mission‑critical projects and quickly learn to contribute to and grow our company across multiple projects. We invest in hiring, mentoring, and training smart, diverse, and self‑driven professionals interested in all aspects of the company and our homeland security and Government clients. We are looking for people who are willing to share ideas and work as part of a collaborative, innovative team.

Arc Aspicio is currently working in a hybrid work environment where work will be performed at client sites, the Arc Aspicio DC office, and remotely. All candidates must live in the Washington, DC area at the time of employment.

Federal Solution Architect

Supports large Federal Government information technology (IT) programs that design and deliver homeland security systems and innovative solutions. They have 10 years of architecting system and/or cloud solutions in a complex technology environment and have extensive experience working with senior government clients to design and help oversee throughout implementation to achieve mission results.

Responsibilities

• Provide a range of technology and cloud support expertise to the government chief architect
• Develop innovative solutions across a range of technologies to meet future government business and technical needs
• Assess current and future program systems and processes to determine areas that may benefit from machine intelligence and smart technology
• Develop artificial intelligence solutions to advance government mission initiatives
• Work closely with a development team and clients to establish the technical requirements and design for legacy application modernization
• Perform code reviews to understand the legacy application software architecture, and determine and document areas for improvement and focus
• Provide quality assurance and oversight
• Consult with application and industry subject matter experts to align business requirements with technical requirements
• Assist on additional Engineering team projects and initiatives as requested
• Collaborate with our clients to solve tough problems, delivering outstanding client service, and achieving mission results
• Apply excellent consulting, business analysis, and communications skills to quickly identify problems, analyze challenges, and recommend solutions to our team and our clients

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience on IT projects using an Agile or similar software engineering lifecycle and related tools
• Clearance: Due to Federal contract and/or regulatory requirements, this position is limited to U.S. citizens only. This position does not offer employer sponsorship
• Currently holds or has the ability to obtain and maintain security clearance
• Demonstrated capability to achieve proficiency quickly in new technologies and accelerate designs and solutions
• Direct experience designing, developing, and implementing a modernized software application
• Experience supporting and testing cloud-based technology (e.g., AWS)
• Experience with, but not limited to the following technologies - Amazon Web Services native services, PostgreSQL, Tomcat, Java, WSDL, DNS, SOAP, REST, XML, Customer Managed Keys (CMKs), and Transport Layer Security (TLS)
• Experience in Federal government IT projects
• Direct experience with client and stakeholder engagement (including senior‑level leaders) and delivering work products for clients in a complex stakeholder environment
• Proven to be flexible and thrive in a dynamic, ambiguous, and complex work environment and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Outstanding written and oral communication and collaboration skills and strong leadership potential
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively remotely and in‑person
• Technologically savvy, especially with Microsoft products and use of collaboration tools like SharePoint
• Desire to join a consulting firm and learn business concepts; loves to collaborate and reach out to get involved in company events, offerings, and special projects
• Ability to work in the Washington, DC metro area and travel to different locations
• Critical Skills: Executive presence, entrepreneurial spirit, strong work ethic, collaborative mind‑set, excellent problem‑solving skills, and interest in working in a consulting firm.

Total Rewards

Salary is just one element of our Total Rewards which includes compensation, benefits, bonuses, professional development, and other career opportunities. The projected salary range for this position is $125,000 - $155,000.

Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/D/V