Chief Enterprise Architect

Position Overview

As the Lead Architect for the AECC program, this role spearheads the design and implementation of a globally distributed, Kubernetes-based hosting environment. Leveraging DevSecOps and IaC frameworks, the Architect will deliver a secure and automated platform to support the Army's next-generation applications.

Quick Facts

• Location: Radford, VA (Hybrid telework/onsite as needed)
• Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret
• Citizenship: US Citizenship Required
• Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in an IT-related field
• Experience: Senior-level expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and cloud-native architecture
• Work Schedule: Full-time

Mandatory Certifications

• Baseline: Security+ or equivalent DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II
• Computing Environment: Must obtain an industry certification (Kubernetes, DevOps, or Automation) within 6 months

Key Responsibilities

• Framework Ownership: Develop and own the DevSecOps and automation framework supporting all AECC environments.
• Architecture Design: Architect robust IaC pipelines for automated provisioning, configuration management, and deployment.
• Innovation: Evaluate and recommend new tools and service offerings to enhance the platform's automation capabilities.
• Leadership: Lead the automated installation and lifecycle management of Kubernetes clusters, including complex CNI and CSI integrations.

Required Technical Skills

• Infrastructure as Code: Extensive hands-on experience with Terraform, Ansible, Vault, and GitLab.
• Orchestration: Deep knowledge of Kubernetes and Docker.
• GitOps: Experience with GitOps tools such as ArgoCD or FluxCD.
• Automation: Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, or Bash.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Disconnected Environments: Experience instantiating and upgrading clusters in fully disconnected (air-gapped) environments.
• System Hardening: Working knowledge of DoD STIGs and industry-best cybersecurity controls.

What We Can Offer You

• Excellence: The chance to be part of a company that has a reputation for excellence in task execution.
• Time Off: Full-time associates receive 3 weeks of paid vacation each year plus 11 federal holidays.
• Health Benefits: Comprehensive Medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield), Secondary Insurance, Dental, and Vision.
• Financial Security: 401K program with Fidelity (including company match) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Insurance: Short-term and Long-term Disability at no cost, plus Voluntary Life and AD&D options.

Salary Range: $126,000-$180,000