Senior Federal Solutions Architect - Cloud & Integration

Talentify; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 165,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

ValidaTek is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to lead end-to-end enterprise architecture for DoJ initiatives, guiding cloud, integration, and modernization across hybrid environments.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of federal IT architecture experience, strong cloud and security credentials, and a proven track record of aligning solutions with enterprise standards and FedRAMP requirements.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in enterprise solution architecture, systems engineering, or related technical leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience designing end-to-end enterprise solutions within Federal Government environments.
• Strong experience with cloud technologies and cloud architecture principles.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise system integration, APIs, middleware, and distributed systems.
• Experience supporting FedRAMP, Federal security compliance requirements, and enterprise governance standards.
• Knowledge of low-code/no-code platforms and enterprise automation capabilities.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks, software development lifecycle methodologies, and Agile delivery models.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of end-to-end solution architectures supporting DoJ enterprise systems and modernization initiatives.
• Ensure all technical solutions align with DoJ enterprise architecture standards, security policies, and FedRAMP requirements.
• Architect scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-based solutions across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Provide technical leadership for system integration efforts involving enterprise applications, platforms, APIs, and third-party technologies.
• Design and implement solutions leveraging low-code and no-code platforms to improve operational efficiency and accelerate delivery timelines.
• Collaborate with program managers, engineers, developers, cybersecurity teams, and Government stakeholders to define technical strategies and implementation roadmaps.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions that improve mission performance and operational effectiveness.
• Lead technical solution reviews, architecture governance activities, and design validation processes.
• Ensure interoperability, scalability, performance, and security are incorporated throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Support Agile development and DevSecOps practices to enable continuous delivery and modernization efforts.
• Develop architecture artifacts, technical documentation, diagrams, and implementation guidance for stakeholders and engineering teams.
• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful solution deployment and sustainment.

Skills

Security clearance

Cloud architecture

Enterprise integration

Low-code/No-code

Enterprise architecture frameworks

SDLC methodologies

Agile delivery

Communication & stakeholder engagement

FedRAMP compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

APIs

Middleware

Job description

ValidaTek is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to lead end-to-end enterprise architecture for DoJ initiatives, guiding cloud, integration, and modernization across hybrid environments.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of federal IT architecture experience, strong cloud and security credentials, and a proven track record of aligning solutions with enterprise standards and FedRAMP requirements.