Chief Solutions Architect

Koniag Technology Solutions Inc a Koniag Government Services company is seeking a Chief Solutions Architect to support KTS and our government customer in Washington DC. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health dental and vision insurance 401K with company matching flexible spending accounts paid holidays three weeks paid time off and Technology Solutions (KTS) a Koniag Government Services company is seeking an exceptional Chief Solutions Architect to lead enterprise-wide architectural initiatives for complex federal government systems. This senior leadership position requires a visionary technologist who can design and oversee the implementation of large-scale interconnected systems architectures while ensuring alignment with business objectives and federal compliance requirements. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks cloud migration strategies and modern security paradigms. This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearances to support KTS and our government Chief Solutions Architect will serve as the principal technical authority for enterprise architecture providing strategic direction and technical leadership across multiple complex federal programs. This role demands both visionary thinking and hands-on technical expertise to guide the transformation of legacy systems into modern cloud-native Functions Responsibilities & Duties may include but are not limited to:Lead the design and development of enterprise-level System of Systems (SoS) architectures encompassing 50 interconnected applications and servicesDefine and drive the technical vision and roadmap for large-scale system modernization initiativesArchitect comprehensive solutions for migrating legacy mainframe applications to AWS GovCloud environmentsEstablish and enforce architectural standards patterns and best practices across the organizationDesign and implement Zero Trust security architectures that meet stringent federal compliance requirements (FedRAMP FISMA NIST frameworks)Collaborate with C-suite executives program managers and technical leads to align technology solutions with business strategiesConduct architectural reviews and provide guidance on complex technical decisionsMentor and develop architecture teams fostering a culture of technical excellenceEvaluate emerging technologies and recommend strategic technology investmentsCreate and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation including technical designs data flows integration patterns and system diagramsLead cross-functional teams through complex architectural challenges and system integration effortsServe as the primary technical liaison with federal agency stakeholders and technical review boardsEnsure all architectural solutions meet security performance scalability and compliance requirementsDrive the adoption of modern development practices including microservices containerization and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)Provide thought leadership on cloud architecture DevSecOps and enterprise integration strategiesEducation and Experience:Required:Masters degree in Computer Science Engineering Mathematics or related technical field from an accredited university12 years of progressive experience in Systems Architecture with increasing levels of responsibilityDemonstrated experience designing and implementing System of Systems (SoS) architectures involving 50 interconnected applicationsProven track record of successful enterprise-level cloud migrations particularly from legacy mainframe environments to AWS GovCloudAt least one of the following certifications:TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework)FEAF (Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework)AWS Certified Solutions Architect ProfessionalActive or ability to obtain required security clearanceRequired Skills and Competencies:Expert-level knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF FEAF Zachman) with practical application in federal environmentsDeep expertise in AWS GovCloud architecture including advanced services security controls and compliance requirementsDemonstrated success implementing Zero Trust security architectures in high-compliance federal agenciesComprehensive understanding of federal cybersecurity frameworks (NIST 800-53 NIST Cybersecurity Framework FedRAMP FISMA)Advanced knowledge of microservices architecture API management and event-driven architecturesExtensive experience with legacy system modernization and mainframe migration strategiesStrong expertise in infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform CloudFormation or similarProficiency in multiple programming languages and understanding of modern development frameworksExpert knowledge of database architectures (relational NoSQL data lakes data warehouses)Deep understanding of network architecture including software-defined networking (SDN) and hybrid cloud connectivityExperience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker Kubernetes ECS EKS)Strong knowledge of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipeline architecturesExceptional communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences at all organizational levelsStrategic thinking with the ability to balance long-term vision with pragmatic incremental deliveryProven leadership skills with experience mentoring and developing technical teamsStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities for complex multi-system challengesExperience working within Agile frameworks while satisfying federal project governance requirementsAbility to influence without direct authority and build consensus across diverse stakeholder groupsDesired Skills and Competencies:Additional advanced certifications such as AWS Certified Security Specialty CISSP or DoDAFExperience with multiple cloud platforms (Azure Government Google Cloud)Knowledge of AI/ML architecture and implementation patterns in federal environmentsExperience with Service Mesh technologies (Istio Consul Linkerd)Familiarity with SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) or other enterprise agile methodologiesExperience with Defense or Intelligence Community IT environments and their unique requirementsKnowledge of DoD architecture frameworks and Department of Defense Enterprise DevSecOps Reference DesignExperience with data governance frameworks and master data management (MDM) architecturesUnderstanding of quantum computing implications for federal cryptographic systemsPublished thought leadership (whitepapers conference presentations technical articles)Experience with application portfolio rationalization and technology roadmap developmentKnowledge of enterprise integration patterns and ESB/iPaaS technologiesFamiliarity with federal budget and acquisition processes (FAR DFARS)Experience working with FedRAMP authorized services and achieving ATO (Authority to Operate)Security Requirement:Ability to obtain a Public TrustOur Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race color religion creed ethnicity sex sexual orientation gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification) national origin or ancestry age disability citizenship military/veteran status marital status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment promotion wages benefits and all other privileges terms and conditions of company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. 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