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Senior Solutions Architect

SMS Data Products Group
Mc Lean, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/15/2025

Senior Solutions Architect

Job Locations

Job ID

2024-4904

of Openings

Clearance Requirement

None

Education Requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Certifications

AWS certifications or Kubernetes certifications, and CISSP or CompTia Security certification

Experience Level

Senior

8570 Compliant

IAT 3

Overview

As a Senior Solutions Architect on our Platform Engineering team, you will be at the forefront of designing and optimizing scalable, high-performance platforms on AWS. You will work closely with customers to understand their technical requirements and collaborate with internal technical teams to deliver robust solutions that align with business goals.

As a dynamic systems integrator, SMS offers proven solutions in engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. With expertise in modernizing and optimizing legacy infrastructure and systems, ensuring operational efficiency, and designing, implementing, and managing secure environments, SMS supports business and mission goals with proficiency, quality, and integrity.

SMS has been serving the advanced information technology needs of the federal government since 1976, delivering talented teams and innovative, cost-effective solutions and services to support our customers' missions for more than 45 years. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States. For additional information on SMS, visit www.sms.com.

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Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities :

Solution Design : Architect and design scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions on AWS, incorporating container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Ensure that solutions are aligned with industry best practices and client requirements.

  • Customer Collaboration : Engage with clients to gather requirements, provide technical guidance, and translate their business needs into technical solutions. Serve as a trusted adviser, delivering presentations and demonstrations to showcase proposed architectures and solutions.
  • Technical Leadership : Provide expert guidance and mentorship to technical teams, including developers, engineers, and DevOps professionals. Review and validate technical designs and implementations to ensure they meet performance, security, and compliance standards.
  • Platform Optimization : Continuously assess and optimize platform performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency. Identify and implement improvements to enhance the reliability and robustness of AWS-based solutions.
  • Integration and Implementation : Oversee the integration of various technologies and services, ensuring seamless interoperability and functionality within the platform. Manage the deployment of containerized applications and services, including CI / CD pipelines and automated workflows.
  • Troubleshooting and Support : Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues related to platform architecture, containerization, and AWS services. Provide support during the implementation phase and address any post-deployment challenges.
  • Documentation and Reporting : Develop and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation, including design patterns, deployment strategies, and operational procedures. Provide regular reports and updates to stakeholders on project progress and technical status.

Qualifications

Qualifications :

  • Education : Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience : Minimum of 8 years of experience in solution architecture or a related role, with a strong focus on AWS and container technologies. Proven track record of designing and deploying complex solutions in cloud environments.
  • Technical Skills :
  • Expertise in AWS services, including IAM, EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and VPC.

  • Proficiency in container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Experience with infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, AWS CloudFormation).
  • Knowledge of CI / CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
  • Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., CloudWatch, ELK Stack).
  • Customer Engagement : Demonstrated experience working directly with clients to gather requirements, deliver technical presentations, and address complex technical challenges.
  • Analytical Skills : Strong problem-solving abilities with a keen understanding of performance, security, and scalability considerations.
  • Communication : Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences effectively.
  • Leadership : Proven ability to lead technical teams, mentor junior staff, and drive cross-functional collaboration.
  • SMS is a dynamic systems integrator established in 1976, delivering talented teams and innovative, cost-effective solutions and services to support our customers' missions for more than 47 years. Our ability to hire and retain quality people in a rapidly evolving IT market is proven through our employee retention rate averaging over 3 years. At SMS, we place a high value on quality of service, customer satisfaction, and best-of-breed policies and practices, resulting in CMMI Level 3 certification and ISO registrations including 9001 : 2015, 20000-1 : 2018, and ISO / IEC 27001 : 2013. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States.

    SMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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