Solutions Architect IntegrationAPI

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Zantech is looking for a talented Solutions Architect - Integration/API to contribute to the success of our upcoming Program Management Support project for an Hybrid role based out of theWashington DC Metro Area/Pentagon.

The Solutions Architect - Integration/API will play a crucial role in providing:

• Integration Architecture Design
• API Standards and Design Patterns
• Multi-Cloud Architecture
• Cross-Classification Data Integration
• Security Architecture and ATO Support

The Solutions Architect specializes in designing integration patterns API standards and multi-cloud architectures that enable secure scalable data sharing across the Advana platform. This role provides deep technical expertise in cloud architecture data integration and cross-domain solutions to support the enterprise architecture vision.

This role defines the technical integration approaches that enable 180 DoD systems to connect with Advana ensuring secure performant and compliant data flows.

Responsibilities include but will not be limited to:

• Design integration architecture patterns for connecting DoD systems to Advana
• Develop API standards design patterns and integration best practices
• Create multi-cloud architecture solutions balancing cost performance and security
• Design cross-classification level data integration approaches
• Provide technical expertise on real-time data integration (SLT CDC streaming)
• Support ATO processes with security architecture documentation
• Assess integration technologies and provide recommendations
• Create technical design documents and architecture decision records
• Coordinate with Advana platform teams on integration requirements
• Provide technical guidance to data engineers and developers
• Conduct architecture reviews and provide integration assessments

Required Experience or Knowledge of the following technologies/functions:

• 10 years in solutions architecture with 5 years in DoD cloud and integration projects
• Deep expertise in cloud architecture (AWS Azure multi-cloud)
• Extensive experience with API design RESTful services and microservices
• Real-time data integration technologies (Kafka event streaming CDC)
• Cross-classification level integration (NIPR/SIPR/JWICS)
• Data integration patterns and ETL/ELT architectures
• Security architecture and DoD RMF/ATO processes
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform CloudFormation)
• Containerization and orchestration (Docker Kubernetes)
• Network architecture and secure connectivity (PrivateLink VPN MPLS)
• System integration and interface design
• Direct experience with Advana platform integration highly valued
• Experience with SAP systems (especially SAP SLT BW HANA) a strong plus
• Prior first in DoD or pilot program implementation experience valued
• Experience with AWS PrivateLink Direct Connect or secure cloud connectivity

Required Education/Certifications:

• AWS Solutions Architect Professional or equivalent cloud certification
• Certifications Preferred:
• AWS Security Specialty or Data Analytics Specialty
• TOGAF or DoDAF certification
• Kubernetes certifications (CKA CKAD)
• CISSP or equivalent security certification
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Information Technology or related field
• Education Preferred:
• Masters degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or related technical field
• Advanced coursework in distributed systems or cloud architecture

Required Security Clearance:

• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI or higher clearance per contract requirements.

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