Solutions Architect

Posted:
8/11/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Ashburn, Virginia, United States ⋅ Virginia, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
DevOps & Infrastructure ⋅ Software Engineering

Workplace Type:
Remote

Solutions Architect

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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Job Description:

What you’ll get to do:

  • Design and implement scalable, AWS benefit driven solution to better align CBP Systemwith the CBP Enterprise Technical Architecture.
  • Design, Configure and manage CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Gitlab
  • Experience with containerization technology such as Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Analyze and create a Platform-as-a-Service Proof-of-Concepts document and prove technical feasibility to increase CBP system agility, reduce cost, increase productivity by implementing automation infrastructure management, and improve scalability and reliability and present solutions to clients
  • Analyze and create proof of concept document to create a minimum viable solution showcasing the CBP Services running within a target group with an application load-balancer.
  • Design and implement solution showcasing the CBP System to run within a compute container environment. Install container environment and Kubernetes via command shell on local developer machine.
  • Instigating, analyzing, and evaluating various alternatives and arriving at the best technology solution to solve specific business problems within business/customer constraints
  • Use analytic skills to understand the business strategy and processes to solve any technical issues at hand.
  • Provide technical direction, oversight of technical design, accurate effort estimation of a specific solution
  • Proactively monitor and measure, and oversee monitoring system such as App Dynamics, Splunk, AutoOps Portal etc., to ensure 24X7 systems availability, and propose solution /recommend performance improvements.
  • Install, support, and maintain server logs, promote code across system landscape, and propose solutions to enhance/improve system performance, system wide software configuration and allocation of mass storage space etc.,
  • Respond to and resolve service outages, technical queries, and other system related issues.
  • Create, and update System Design Document, Interface Design document, Architecture and Network design, Security and Audit related documents.
  • Run queries on various data storage solutions such as local tables, SQL servers etc.,
  • Develop and implement a contingency plan for disaster recovery following a catastrophic system failure, demonstrate outstanding disaster recovery expertise.
  • Develop architecture that incorporate high availability, operations supportability, and scalability.
  • Successfully perform and participate in complex security audits and remediate findings to ensure compliance with established client policies, making recommendations and developing procedures to achieve compliance.
  • Closely collaborate with project team members to identify and quickly address issues.
  • Conduct systems analysis to keep systems as current as possible with changing technology.
  • Researching and participating in technology selection, to develop IT strategies and to improve current IT implementations.
  • Generate data and report on Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM) Metrics. The RAM metrics should include (but are not limited to) metrics based on organization requirement on System Availability Report for the Fiscal Quarter

Educational Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

  • 7+ years in software engineering and related experience
  • IT architecture, infrastructure, and cloud development
  • Strong background in cloud services, particularly AWS
  • Hands on experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization
  • Proficiency in configuring Jenkins for CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience with Git Lab
  • Business Analysis
  • DevOps practices
  • Network administration
  • System and data security
  • Business Analysis technique and process

Essential Soft Skills

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Analytic mindset
  • Collaborative work
  • Persuasion & negotiation skills

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect
  • CISSP Information Systems Security Architecture Professional
  • Professional Cloud Solutions Architect Certification
  • IBM MQ messaging and queuing middleware
  • Software Development Lifecycle
  • Database management
  • Operating System
  • Knowledge on Information security controls



What We Can Offer You:

- We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.

- Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.

- We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.

- We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities.

- For over 60 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.

 

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What You Can Expect:

 

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

 

An environment of trust.

CACI takes pride in fostering a diverse and accessible culture where every individual feels supported to chart their own path. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

 

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

 

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$89,500-$188,000

CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.