Lead Solutions Architect / DTAM / (Hybrid) [Contingent]

iWorks Corporation; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision

401(k)

Eligible for annual bonuses

Paid sick time and vacation time

Job summary

iWorks Corporation is seeking a Lead Solutions Architect to provide technical and management leadership for the Decennial Transformation and Application Modernization initiative. This position involves overseeing application modernization, cloud migration strategies, and DevSecOps practices.

The ideal candidate should have over 15 years of experience in IT, a strong background in Agile environments, and must be capable of interfacing with clients and senior leadership to drive project execution.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional experience in IT, software engineering, or enterprise architecture.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical and management initiatives.
• Ability to supervise technical teams across multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage application design and development.
• Establish technical goals aligned with project objectives.
• Oversee DevSecOps implementation and CI/CD operations.

Skills

Technical and management leadership

Application modernization

DevSecOps practices

Cloud migration strategy

Client negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Title

Lead Solutions Architect

Location

Remote / Hybrid (On site-visits to the DMV location as required by contract)

Benefits

We offer exceptional comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability); 401(k); Health and Wellness Benefits; and Paid Sick Time, Vacation Time, and Holiday Time. You are 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

The Lead Solutions Architect provides technical and management leadership for the Decennial Transformation and Application Modernization (DTAM) initiative supporting the U.S. Census Bureau. This role is responsible for driving application modernization, enterprise architecture, DevSecOps practices, cloud migration strategy, and secure system development and operations. The Lead Solutions Architect ensures alignment of technical execution with mission objectives while guiding teams through modernization, integration, and transformation of large-scale enterprise systems supporting the 2030 Census and American Community Survey (ACS).

*This position is contingent upon contract award.

Salary Range: $140K – $185K commensurate with the candidate's skills, experience, location, and qualifications.

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

1. Lead and manage application design, development, modernization, and lifecycle activities.
2. Establish technical goals and execution plans aligned with project and mission objectives.
3. Direct engineering teams, staffing approaches, and technical methodologies to meet delivery requirements.
4. Define and enforce application architecture standards and governance models.
5. Oversee DevSecOps implementation and CI/CD pipeline operations.
6. Ensure application security, compliance, testing, and operational readiness across systems.
7. Plan and execute cloud migration strategies for enterprise applications.
8. Support research, prototyping, and feasibility assessments for modernization initiatives.
9. Interface with clients and senior leadership, including participation in technical discussions and negotiations.
10. Make technical and managerial decisions impacting project execution and delivery outcomes.
11. Supervise and mentor technical staff across multiple workstreams.

Required Education & Qualifications

• 15+ years of overall professional experience in IT, software engineering, or enterprise architecture.
• Demonstrated experience providing technical and management leadership on major programs or technology initiatives.
• Experience establishing goals, plans, and execution strategies aligned with project objectives.
• Experience directing technical teams with responsibility for staffing, methods, and financial/project execution.
• Experience interfacing with clients and senior leadership, including technical negotiations.
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions and apply domain expertise affecting overall system or project implementation.
• Experience supervising technical teams and/or engineering staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications:
  • Certified Solutions Architect (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Professional)
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
  • DevOps or DevSecOps-related certifications
• Experience supporting large-scale federal government modernization programs.
• Experience with enterprise-scale cloud migration and transformation initiatives.
• Strong background in Agile/Scaled Agile delivery environments.
• Experience supporting data-centric, high-availability, or mission-critical systems.
• Experience working in DevSecOps-driven environments supporting continuous delivery and automation.

FLSA & Employment Status

FLSA EXEMPT AND FULL-TIME POSITION

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.