Platform Solutions Architect

Phase2 Technology; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 86,800 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Phase2 Technology is seeking a Senior Platform Solutions Architect to lead the optimization of tenant workloads onto our application hosting platform. This critical role serves as a bridge between platform engineering and application teams, requiring deep expertise in cloud-native technologies and strong architectural judgment.

The ideal candidate should have over 8 years of experience in cloud architecture and possess skills in container orchestration with tools like Docker and Kubernetes, along with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in cloud architecture, platform engineering, or DevOps roles.
• 8+ years of experience with Docker, Helm, Kubernetes, and container orchestration best practices.
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Lead the evaluation, onboarding, and optimization of tenant workloads onto the application hosting platform.
• Serve as a bridge between platform engineering and application teams.
• Ensure solutions align with platform standards, security requirements, and industry best practices.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Platform engineering

DevOps roles

Docker

Kubernetes

JavaScript Frameworks

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Docker

Helm

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Job Number: R0240600

Platform Solutions Architect

We are seeking a Senior Platform Solutions Architect to lead the evaluation, onboarding, and optimization of tenant workloads onto our application hosting platform. This role serves as a critical bridge between platform engineering and application teams, ensuring that onboarded solutions align with platform standards, security requirements, and industry best practices. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise across cloud-native and open-source technologies with strong architectural judgment and the ability to guide teams toward scalable, secure, and efficient solutions.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in cloud architecture, platform engineering, or DevOps roles
• 8+ years of experience with Docker, Helm, Kubernetes, and container orchestration best practices
• Experience with full-stack application design with JavaScript Frameworks, such as Python, Node.js, NGINX, React, or Angular
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in a Computer Science or Engineering field

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting multi-tenant platforms or internal developer platforms
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code, such as Terraform or Ansible
• Knowledge of Zero Trust architectures and service mesh technologies
• Ability to balance platform constraints with tenant needs
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Master's degree in a Computer Science or Engineering field

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

Salary range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 annually. Compensation is determined by location, education, skills, experience, and contractual requirements.

Benefits

Eligible employees receive health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits; paid leave; professional development; tuition assistance; work-life programs; and dependent care assistance. Full-time employees working at least 20 hours per week are eligible for the full benefit package.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.