Solutions Architect

Jobtailor; Alabama; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced IT Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-grade technical solutions across applications, systems, and infrastructure in a federal context.

You will translate business needs into robust architectures, ensure alignment with federal IT strategy and compliance, and drive modern technologies including cloud platforms, containers, and open-source tools. Collaboration with security and ops teams in Agile/DevSecOps environments is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in IT architecture, systems engineering, or solution design.
• Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale solutions, preferably in the federal sector.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and hybrid architecture models.
• Familiarity with APIs, microservices, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of federal IT policies, cybersecurity requirements (FISMA, FedRAMP), and compliance frameworks.
• Experience in Agile and DevSecOps delivery environments.
• Strong communication skills for presenting complex concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Must be able to obtain a public trust and be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of enterprise-level technical solutions across applications, systems, and infrastructure.
• Translate business needs into technical architectures, ensuring alignment with federal IT strategy and compliance.
• Evaluate and implement cloud platforms, COTS/GOTS solutions, and open-source tools.
• Create architectural diagrams, design specifications, and implementation roadmaps.
• Guide full lifecycle solution delivery from requirements analysis to sustainment.
• Support migration of legacy applications to cloud or hybrid environments.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, accessibility, and records management requirements.
• Collaborate with development, security, and operations in Agile/DevSecOps settings.
• Perform trade-off analyses and proofs-of-concept to aid decision-making.
• Present architecture strategies to senior federal leadership.
• Mentor technical teams and promote best practices for integration, performance, and scalability.

Skills

IT architecture

Systems engineering

Cloud platforms

Docker

Kubernetes

DevSecOps

Agile

Federal compliance

Public trust

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of enterprise-level technical solutions across applications, systems, and infrastructure.
• Translate business and mission needs into technical architectures, ensuring alignment with federal IT strategy, security, and compliance requirements.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement modern technologies including cloud platforms, COTS/GOTS solutions, and open-source tools.
• Create architectural diagrams, design specifications, and implementation roadmaps.
• Guide full lifecycle solution delivery, including requirements analysis, system design, development, testing, deployment, and sustainment.
• Provide hands‑on support in migrating legacy applications to cloud or hybrid environments.
• Ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity, accessibility (Section 508), and records management requirements.
• Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams in Agile/DevSecOps environments.
• Conduct trade‑off analyses, proof‑of‑concepts, and technology assessments to support decision‑making.
• Present architecture strategies and technical recommendations to senior federal leadership and oversight bodies.
• Mentor technical teams and provide best practices for system integration, performance optimization, and scalability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in IT architecture, systems engineering, or solution design.
• Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise‑scale solutions, preferably in the federal sector.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and hybrid architecture models.
• Familiarity with modern development frameworks, APIs, microservices, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of federal IT policies, cybersecurity requirements (FISMA, FedRAMP), and compliance frameworks.
• Experience working in Agile and DevSecOps delivery environments.
• Strong communication skills with ability to present technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.
• Must be able to obtain a public trust.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.