Solutions Architect - Crystal City, VA

Epsilon, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Epsilon, Inc. seeks a Solutions Architect to design and implement hybrid cloud solutions. This role involves creating comprehensive designs, guiding developers, and ensuring compliance with technical standards. Candidates must have robust cloud experience, hold appropriate certifications, and possess excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Professional Development Funds

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

11 Company Paid Holidays

401(k) with Immediate Contribution

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cloud architecture.
• Expert understanding of cloud platforms and cloud security.
• Extensive experience with Agile development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design hybrid cloud-based solutions focusing on AWS and Azure.
• Create solution designs including architecture diagrams and implementation roadmaps.
• Guide development teams through implementation challenges.

Skills

Cloud Architecture

Communication Skills

Agile Methodologies

Technical Solution Design

Education

Current 8570/8140 IAT Level II Certification

Tools

AWS

Azure

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

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Solutions Architect

Who is Epsilon:
Epsilon is an IT Services company that was founded in 2009 and has become an established leader in providing Information Technology services to both Federal Government and Commercial businesses across the United States. Epsilon is known for its solution-focused and innovative approach, aligning technology systems, tools, and processes with the missions and objectives of its customers.

Epsilon’s headquarters are in Weaverville, NC with other corporate offices in Greenville, SC, Crystal City, VA, and Denver, CO. We have employees in 30+ States across the U.S.

Why work for Epsilon:
In joining Epsilon’s team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to Epsilon’s business and customer initiatives, as well as influence our brand culture through people interaction and technology advancements.

Epsilon invests in our employees by promoting from within and enabling employees to elevate their knowledge and skill set in their profession by allocating $3,000 annually in Professional Development funds. We also offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits through one of the largest national carriers, Paid Time Off (PTO) that increases with tenure and has a generous rollover, 11 company paid Holidays, and 401(k) with immediate contribution.

Where you’ll work:
You will work onsite in Crystal City, VA initially and then transition to onsite in Manassas, VA within the first year.

Our Customer’s Mission:
Team Epsilon has been chosen to deliver full-spectrum IT and Cyber Security support to a critical and enduring multinational organization within the United States Department of Defense. This DoD organization manages the resourcing, development and sustainment of one of our nation’s most coveted and capable platforms. Our role in this mission involves managing classified environments, supporting international partners and foreign military sales (FMS) clients, providing top-tier desk-side support, and offering adaptable enterprise infrastructure solutions. Our services, ranging from systems administration and network engineering to Information security and data center management, are essential to the mission's success, so we’re looking for team members who are committed to delivering excellence without compromise and who view customer service as a top priority.

An average day:
As Solutions Architect, you will design and implement hybrid cloud-based solutions, with a primary focus on deploying applications in both AWS and Azure government cloud environments. This position is instrumental in deploying and implementing scalable and extensible IT environments to meet the needs of the customer, while ensuring seamless integration with our development workflows. In this position you will:

• Gather, analyze, and translate business requirements into technical solutions that address specific business problems and goals
• Create comprehensive solution designs including architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and implementation roadmaps
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, platforms, frameworks, and products based on business needs, technical constraints, and cost considerations
• Ensure solutions adhere to organizational architecture standards, security requirements, and compliance regulations
• Guide development teams through implementation challenges and serve as the primary technical authority for projects
• Collaborate with business leaders, product managers, developers, and other IT teams to align solutions with organizational objectives
• Assess existing systems and processes to identify improvement opportunities and technical debt reduction strategies
• Identify potential technical risks and develop mitigation strategies before and during implementation
• Create functional prototypes to validate architectural approaches and demonstrate technical feasibility
• Maintain comprehensive solution documentation including rationale for key decisions, constraints, and future considerations
• Conduct training sessions and create documentation to support knowledge transfer to implementation and support teams
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend innovative approaches that create competitive advantages

Solutions Architect

Who is Epsilon:
Epsilon is an IT Services company that was founded in 2009 and has become an established leader in providing Information Technology services to both Federal Government and Commercial businesses across the United States. Epsilon is known for its solution-focused and innovative approach, aligning technology systems, tools, and processes with the missions and objectives of its customers.

Epsilon’s headquarters are in Weaverville, NC with other corporate offices in Greenville, SC, Crystal City, VA, and Denver, CO. We have employees in 30+ States across the U.S.

Why work for Epsilon:
In joining Epsilon’s team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to Epsilon’s business and customer initiatives, as well as influence our brand culture through people interaction and technology advancements.

Epsilon invests in our employees by promoting from within and enabling employees to elevate their knowledge and skill set in their profession by allocating $3,000 annually in Professional Development funds. We also offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits through one of the largest national carriers, Paid Time Off (PTO) that increases with tenure and has a generous rollover, 11 company paid Holidays, and 401(k) with immediate contribution.

Where you’ll work:
You will work onsite in Crystal City, VA initially and then transition to onsite in Manassas, VA within the first year.

Our Customer’s Mission:
Team Epsilon has been chosen to deliver full-spectrum IT and Cyber Security support to a critical and enduring multinational organization within the United States Department of Defense. This DoD organization manages the resourcing, development and sustainment of one of our nation’s most coveted and capable platforms. Our role in this mission involves managing classified environments, supporting international partners and foreign military sales (FMS) clients, providing top-tier desk-side support, and offering adaptable enterprise infrastructure solutions. Our services, ranging from systems administration and network engineering to Information security and data center management, are essential to the mission's success, so we’re looking for team members who are committed to delivering excellence without compromise and who view customer service as a top priority.

An average day:
As Solutions Architect, you will design and implement hybrid cloud-based solutions, with a primary focus on deploying applications in both AWS and Azure government cloud environments. This position is instrumental in deploying and implementing scalable and extensible IT environments to meet the needs of the customer, while ensuring seamless integration with our development workflows. In this position you will:

• Gather, analyze, and translate business requirements into technical solutions that address specific business problems and goals
• Create comprehensive solution designs including architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and implementation roadmaps
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, platforms, frameworks, and products based on business needs, technical constraints, and cost considerations
• Ensure solutions adhere to organizational architecture standards, security requirements, and compliance regulations
• Guide development teams through implementation challenges and serve as the primary technical authority for projects
• Collaborate with business leaders, product managers, developers, and other IT teams to align solutions with organizational objectives
• Assess existing systems and processes to identify improvement opportunities and technical debt reduction strategies
• Identify potential technical risks and develop mitigation strategies before and during implementation
• Create functional prototypes to validate architectural approaches and demonstrate technical feasibility
• Maintain comprehensive solution documentation including rationale for key decisions, constraints, and future considerations
• Conduct training sessions and create documentation to support knowledge transfer to implementation and support teams
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend innovative approaches that create competitive advantages

Basic Qualifications:

• As a requirement of this position, all candidates must be a U.S. Citizen. In accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(2)(C) , Epsilon will not consider candidates for this position who do not meet the aforementioned conditions.
• 10+ years of experience in cloud architecture, with a focus on designing and implementing complex cloud solutions.
• Must hold a current 8570/8140 IAT Level II Certification (CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP)
• Expert understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.), proficient in infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.), and deep experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Has designed several scalable, high-performance architectures, possesses a strong understanding of microservices, serverless, and other cloud-native approaches.
• Expert understanding of cloud security best practices, identity and access management, encryption, and compliance.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate technical solutions to diverse stakeholders.
• Extensive experience with Agile development methodologies and iterative development cycles.

Other Requirements:

• Must havean active Secretclearancewith the ability to obtain aTop Secret with SCI eligibility or have an active Top Secret with SCI eligibility. (This is a federal contract position and requires candidates to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of Security Clearance or Public Trust. Adjudication of the required Security Clearance or Public Trust is determined solely by the government. If the government determines that the candidate cannot obtain and/or maintain the appropriate level of Security Clearance or Public Trust, Epsilon will be unable to place the candidate in this position.)
• Will be subject to a federal background investigation.
• Must be able to travel regularly, both domestically and internationally, international travel will require a current US Passport.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
Listed below are the physical or mental requirements necessary for the job's performance. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions:

• Prolonged periods of computer desk work.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other computer components.
• Speaking and hearing are sufficient to converse and understand conversations, both in-person, telephone, and virtual meetings.
• The cognitive skills needed to complete tasks, including abilities such as learning, remembering, focusing, categorizing, and integrating information for decision-making, problem-solving, and comprehending.
• Ability to learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in the context of a workflow, and the ability to communicate with managers and co-workers.
• Mental aptitude to respond appropriately in high-pressure situations or deadline-driven environments.
• Maintain a professional emotional response when working with others.

Connect directly with your dedicated recruiter, Jessica, on Epsilon’s careers page. www.epsilon-inc.com/careersEpsilon is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. EEO/AA: Disabled/Vets.Please clickhereto review your rights under EEO policy.If you are an individual with a disability and need special assistance or reasonable accommodation in applying for employment with Epsilon, Inc., please contact our Recruiting department by phone [phone] or by email [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Computer Hardware Manufacturing, Software Development, and Computer Networking Products

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