At ValidaTek, we modernize and optimize IT services to solve some of the most critical challenges facing federal civilian and defense agencies. From customers to partners to top-talent employees, ValidaTek puts people first, empowering them to exceed expectations and transform government organizations. Our success starts and ends with our people, so we built a company where great people can do great things, with the resources and autonomy to make decisions that transform organizations. We operate as one team of diverse people, united by a passion for continuous growth and optimization. Our commitment to quality and performance optimization is the reason why our IT Service Projects and New Development Projects have been appraised at CMMI Maturity Level 5, positioning us as one of a handful of elite companies to receive the highest form of third-party validation. www.validatek.com

ValidaTek is looking for a Senior Solutions Architect for a large, complex IT platform service with multiple task orders.  This role will design and implement distributed systems, scalable workloads, big data, and DevSecOps software in a government cloud environment. This Senior Solutions Architect will analyze customer requirements and lead the design and development of a distributed system in a secured government cloud environment that includes scalable workloads, big data, and DevSecOps software.  This position will develop and maintain the cloud network, security, and systems documentation. 

To be considered for this role, candidates must have the following: 

 

• DoD Top Secret Clearance - required.
• At least 8 years of experience with large scale, complex, enterprise platform services in commercial/hybrid cloud environments. Must also have experience maintaining these services in a federal government environment.
• A bachelor’s degree in a related IT or engineering field.
• Experience implementing Gitops workflows, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) models, and automated test suites.
• Experience implementing containerized COTS, cloud-native, and open-source solutions on cloud platforms.
• The ability to explain complex, technical tasks in easily understood language to non-technical users.
• The demonstrated ability to influence decision making with a diverse set of customers and leaders.

ValidaTek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to verify authorization to work in the United States.

Offers of employment will be contingent upon passing a post-offer background check.