Senior Platform Architect & Technical Lead (TS/SCI)

Defense Unicorns; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Secret clearance

Job summary

Defense Unicorns seeks a senior Technical Lead / Platform Solution Architect to embed with a government team in Springfield, VA. The role focuses on translating mission objectives into scalable, secure platform architecture across Kubernetes/OpenShift, CI/CD, data services, and AI/agent infrastructure.

The candidate will guide architecture decisions, manage cross‑vendor integration, and deliver repeatable patterns from prototype to production while aligning with NIST RMF/ATO considerations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in systems engineering or architecture across complex tech environments.
• Hands-on with Kubernetes/OpenShift and enterprise data platforms.
• Familiarity with NIST RMF, ATO processes, and zero-trust principles.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end technical architecture across platforms and tools.
• Lead cross-vendor integration and identify risks early.
• Develop repeatable deployment, observability, and security patterns.
• Collaborate with OEMs and government teams to align architecture with mission goals.

Skills

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Cloud architecture

DevSecOps

Security controls

AI/ML infrastructure

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Security clearance knowledge

Tools

GitLab

CI/CD pipelines

ADR/architecture diagrams

Job description

Defense Unicorns seeks a senior Technical Lead / Platform Solution Architect to embed with a government team in Springfield, VA. The role focuses on translating mission objectives into scalable, secure platform architecture across Kubernetes/OpenShift, CI/CD, data services, and AI/agent infrastructure.

The candidate will guide architecture decisions, manage cross‑vendor integration, and deliver repeatable patterns from prototype to production while aligning with NIST RMF/ATO considerations.