Principal Enterprise Architect - Remote Washington DC area only

Key Skills

Java Programming, Python Programming, C++, C Programming, SQL, Cloud computing, Scala Programming, Machine learning techniques, Data science techniques, MATLAB Programming, PyTorch, TensorFlow, R Programming

Job Description

Maximus is looking for a Program Manager/Principal Enterprise Architect to support different verticals within Federal Services.

Essential Job Duties:

• Lead the development of cyber security architecture and designs of enterprise IT COTS security solutions into geographically dispersed data centers
• As a program management lead, align business objectives and requirements to mission requirements
• Conduct design and discovery workshops with multiple stakeholders
• Create solutions that balance business requirements with information and cyber security requirements
• Identify design gaps in existing and proposed architectures and recommend changes or enhancements
• Ensure the mapping of data elements provided by COTS products to the Logical Data Model
• Lead and/or support the development of solution product costs for procurement
• Work internally to develop strategic plans for architecture, engineering, and integration
• Provide reporting and feedback to senior management as required
• Document, manage, and report on project risks and opportunities

Position is remote in Washington DC area only, and will periodically require being onsite at the Maximus McLean, Virginia office.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree; additional experience would be considered in lieu of degree
• Minimum of 4 years of enterprise IT architecture experience and a minimum of 12 years of hands-on enterprise IT engineering experience for a total of 12 to 16 years of experience
• Experience implementing multiple types of technical solutions using COTS solutions in complex and heterogeneous IT data centers and commercial cloud providers.
• Architecting, designing, engineering, integrating, configuring, and deploying COTS solutions into data centers
• Understanding of 2 or more of these IT/Security functions; identity and access management, networking, and system engineering and application development.
• Leading enterprise IT solution activities from cradle to grave
• Understanding the data sets or information provided by COTS tools in support of the needs of the organization
• Minimum of 4 years of experience architecting or engineering within Fed/CIV, DOD, or Client
• Must be able to speak to emerging Cybersecurity, Cloud, or other IT technology trends
• Experience collaborating with Agencies to mature operational processes, reduce redundancies, and develop innovative solutions
• Experience understanding organizational needs, proposing solutions, and managing project execution efforts designed to deliver overall program benefits for Government Agencies
• Experience collaborating with US Government Agencies and commercial entities to develop IT service program maturity in accordance with Federal IT mandates and best practices
• 8 Years' experience in ensuring customer satisfaction, problem resolution, and risk management on several medium to large projects
• Experience in conducting assessments of an Enterprise by reviewing technical documentations, conducting interviews and workshops to identify gaps and develop tailored solutions is highly desired
• Demonstrated experience in security solution design using existing and emerging technologies to achieve enterprise solutions

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Microsoft Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• JIRA experience
• iServer experience
• Ability to present to senior leadership and the client

Additional Requirements as per contract/client:

Green Card Holder / US Citizens only

Job Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Determine optimal architecture to support business requirements and solve highly complex technical challenges.

- Keep up with industry trends and development and contribute to ongoing R&D.

- Guide and mentor architects and engineers establishing and maintaining architecture of highly complex solutions.

- Produce solution architecture and estimates to support initiative proposals and business development.

- Contribute to standards and approaches for architecture of enterprise data solutions.

- Optimize overall data/information flow by reducing redundancy and enabling accessibility within security boundaries.

- Identify data-related business requirements and service standards and translate these into actionable architecture design.

Minimum Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a technology related field, e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or another relevant field.

- 12+ years of technical experience.

- 10+ years of technical experience in a data-centric area, such as: enterprise data solutions, data architecture, data integration.

- 3+ years of related technical experience in a lead or architect role.

- Advanced technical and business knowledge of enterprise data solutions.

- Theoretical and practical knowledge of cloud-based and cloud-native systems and applications.

- Strong relationship management skills and the ability to effectively communicate (including written, verbal, and visual) at all organizational levels: customer, team member, management, and executive.

- Understanding of enterprise business concepts, including processes, capabilities, enabling technologies, and governance.

- Extensive experience contributing to technical initiatives supporting a large organization.

- Ability and willingness to undertake a wide variety of challenging tasks.

- Superior decision making and critical thinking ability.