ICF isseeking aPrincipal Solutions Architectwith deepexpertisein IT operations enterprise modernization and business transformation. The ideal candidate brings strong experience delivering cross-domain solutions and enterprise capabilitiesincluding data management GenAI integration platform services (e.g. ServiceNow Salesforce Appian) open-source development and cloud migrations (AWS Azure).
This is a hands-on doer support business development efforts lead solutioning for proposalswritewhite papers meet with customers develop technical capabilities and deliver interactive technology prototypes.
Location:Hybrid (Reston VA HQ)
What You Bring:
You thrive in both tactical and strategic environments especially withinDHS and in conversations with technical mission and business mature and formalize our AIand cloud services offerings and expand ICFs presence across DoD DHS and DoS. You understandDevSecOps have worked with open-source tools and are comfortable with low-code/no-code led teams through the ATO process and are well-versed in NIST frameworks and security controls.
Yourepassionate about automation comfortable navigating the balance between legacy IT and modernapproaches andcommitted to building capable teamsnot being the lone hero. You have a strong background in capture and proposal including pricing solutioning and writing compelling technical proposals.
Primary Responsibilities:
Lead the design and delivery of winning enterprise solutions; transition to operationalteamspost-award
Develop a technical vision and executable strategies that emphasize AI and drive measurable outcomes
Architect scalable modernization solutions using open source AI low/no-code platforms agile methods and secure cloud frameworks
Apply agile and AI/automation principles to multi-phase cloud migrations and enterprise IT delivery
Serve as the technical authority across programsoverseeing architecture innovation efforts and engineering challenges
Engage directly with customers to develop roadmaps and enable secure cross-domain integrations
Drive performance improvements across programs andoptimizedelivery of IT services on contract
Manage provider and vendor engagements to align with program technical milestones
Mentor technical resources lead governance structures and ensure outcomes related to quality security and risk mitigation
Lead technical evaluations build proofs of concept andfacilitatecustomer demos and buy-in
Collaborate with leadership and technical teams to define requirements missionobjectives and strategic outcomes
Act as the technical strategy leadprescribing solutions ensuring alignment and promoting adoption across stakeholders
Write and review technical documentation SLAs proposals and strategic briefs
Support proposal phases with detailed technical solutioning and key personnel documentation
Required Qualifications:
15 years designing and delivering scalable modernization solutions using open source andSaaS/PaaSplatforms (e.g. ServiceNow Salesforce Appian AWS Azure)
5 years applying advanced AI and automation to streamline operations
5 years architecting and implementing large-scale digital transformations (SaaS cloud-native AI-driven)
5 Yearsdeveloping solutions for complextechnicalproposals
5 years modernizing infrastructure and engineering at enterprise scale
5 years leading large enterprise IT programs with a proven record of delivery across infrastructure systems and applications
5 years working with major cloud providers (AWS Azure Google) serverless technologies and managed services
5 years implementingDevSecOpsIaC and secure pipelines aligned with FISMA and NIST
5 years modernizing legacy systems through microservices and containerization strategies
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Information Systems or related field
U.S. Citizenship required with the ability to obtain Public Trust Secret orTop Secretclearance based on client needs
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Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider but were not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges navigate change and shape the future.We can only solve the worlds toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information please read ourEEOpolicy.
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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and competencies that align to the specified role geographic location education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$191339.00 - $325277.00Reston VA (VA30)Required Experience:
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