Senior IT Architect Technical Manager

Genesis Consulting Partners, LLC

Job Location:

Fairfax County, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 2 - 2

Posted on: 22 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Genesis Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior IT Architect / Technical Manager to lead the design modernization and security of enterprise-scale cloud environments This is a hands-on technical leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy architecture and execution. Join our team and utilize SAP cloud technology to configure deliver and support applications for our clients while leveraging concepts of Lean Agile Kanban and SAFe. Our clients are some of the worlds leading companies and the candidate will be a part of challenging projects to build and support technical solutions for their needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Senior IT Architect / Technical Manager will lead the architecture and delivery of secure scalable cloud solutions that drive modernization across our enterprise clients. Duties will include but may not be limited to:

Technical Leadership & Architecture:

o Design and implement secure scalable and cost-effective cloud solutions across AWS and Azure (hybrid and multi-cloud).

o Build robust security architectures leveraging Identity & Access Management (IAM) zero-trust policies and tools like firewalls WAFs and SIEMs.

o Oversee enterprise networking (SD-WAN VPNs VPCs and load balancers) and ensure efficient secure connectivity across systems.

Cloud Automation & DevSecOps:

o Lead Infrastructure as Code (IaC) initiatives using tools like Terraform Ansible and CloudFormation.

o Continuously enhance CI/CD pipelines with security best practices and automated testing using Kubernetes (EKS/AKS) and DevSecOps principles.

Operational Excellence:

o Drive cloud cost optimization and ensure production environments meet SLAs.

o Develop disaster recovery plans enhance system monitoring and reduce downtime through proactive troubleshooting.

Cybersecurity Oversight:

o Safeguard systems through advanced threat detection vulnerability management encryption and compliance initiatives (e.g. NIST GDPR ISO 27001).

o Collaborate with SOC teams on incident response and risk mitigation strategies.

Cross-Team Collaboration & Strategy:

o Work with teams across departments to align technology solutions with business goals.

o Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to stakeholders and leadership.

o Advocate for innovation in areas like cloud modernization cybersecurity and process automation.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications/Experience:

10 Years in IT cloud and security with 5 years in a leadership or architectural role.

Expertise in AWS & Azure cloud (VPCs IAM containers hybrid environments).

Strong understanding of enterprise security (firewalls encryption IAM incident response).

Proficient with networking (SD-WAN Direct Connect routing and VPN).

Leadership in DevSecOps and automation with CI/CD pipelines.

Strong Communication and Team Leader who can simplify complex systems.

Quick Learner adaptable to emerging technologies and challenges.

A problem solver with a passion for scalable and secure solutions.

Someone who thrives at the intersection of technical strategy and hands-on execution.

Minimum Education:

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science IT or related field. Masters Degree preferred.

Required Certifications:

AWS Solutions Architect Azure Architect Expert CISSP CEH or CISM preferred.

Required Skills:

10 Years in IT cloud and security with 5 years in a leadership or architectural role. Expertise in AWS & Azure cloud (VPCs IAM containers hybrid environments). Strong understanding of enterprise security (firewalls encryption IAM incident response). Proficient with networking (SD-WAN Direct Connect routing and VPN). Leadership in DevSecOps and automation with CI/CD pipelines. Strong Communication and Team Leader who can simplify complex systems. Quick Learner adaptable to emerging technologies and challenges. A problem solver with a passion for scalable and secure solutions. Someone who thrives at the intersection of technical strategy and hands-on execution.