Solutions Architect

Markon is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to support an enterprise Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) program. In this role, you will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, developers, cybersecurity professionals, system architects, and testers to deliver secure, scalable authentication solutions. This position requires strong technical leadership, collaboration, and hands-on experience with cloud and PKI technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and direction to system engineers and developers
• Deliver regular status updates to the contract PMO and government staff lead
• Support preparation of monthly Program Management Review (PMR) materials
• Represent the team in staff meetings, requirements discussions, technical lead meetings, and Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs)
• Participate in community-wide working groups and coordinate responses to action items on behalf of the sponsor
• Shepherd new requirements through the sponsor's requirements process and pipeline
• Ensure system designs align with enterprise architecture and security requirements
• Collaborate with security engineers to address and mitigate findings from system security scans
• Prepare communications for upcoming system releases
• Partner with government and project leadership to prioritize work efforts
• Coordinate with Cloud Service Providers to meet PKI requirements
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies to enhance authentication and security posture across sponsor systems

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree and a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience
• Significant experience in system architecture and engineering
• Familiarity with enterprise-level systems within the sponsor environment
• Working knowledge of PKI certificates and related concepts
• Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and/or Oracle Cloud)
• Hands-on experience with Linux (command line interface)
• Proficiency in scripting/programming languages such as Bash and Python
• Experience working in Agile environments and using tools such as Jira

Preferred Qualifications:

• Deep understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), including:
• Digital certificates, Certificate Authorities (CAs), Registration Authorities (RAs)
• Key management practices, cryptographic algorithms
• Certificate revocation and trust chains
• Experience with configuration and automation tools (e.g., CloudFormation, Puppet, Groovy)
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL/MariaDB, Oracle)
• Experience with Jenkins and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with container technologies
• Experience troubleshooting network connectivity between cloud and on-premises environments
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Ansible or Terraform
• Knowledge of Web Application Firewall (WAF) configuration and management
• Strong networking knowledge (ports, routing, subnets, VPNs, firewalls, routers), including design, integration, and troubleshooting
• Experience working in AWS or other cloud-based environments

Salary Range

USD $180,000.00 - USD $205,000.00 /Yr.

The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Overview

Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.

At Markon, we don't just offer jobs - we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.

Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.

Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make - which is why we're consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation's most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters - bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients' missions.

Join us and make a meaningful impact.

Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Benefits Offered : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays