Chief Architect

Summary

LightFeather is seeking a seasoned Chief Architect to lead strategic development and ensure high standards in O&M Tier 3 break-fix support and Agile software development projects within their enterprise IT environment. This role is remote.

Requirements

• US Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance; previous or active DHS ICE clearance is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional
• Minimum of ten (10) years in an enterprise IT environment with a Bachelor's degree, or minimum of twelve (12) years in an enterprise IT environment in lieu of a Bachelor's degree
• Proficiency in applying The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) in Agile environments
• Experience with MVC Development Methodology (Model/View/Controller)
• Knowledge of Microservices software architecture design
• Familiarity with DevOps pipeline tools (e.g., JIRA for configuration management, requirements handling, automated testing, and deployment)
• Experience developing and managing data models with CA Erwin
• Skill in creating and updating data dictionaries
• Technical proficiency with SQL for creating queries to ensure data integrity
• Experience using Message Services and developing Apache ActiveMQ services
• Expertise in developing interfaces compliant with National Information Exchange Model (NIEM) standards
• Ability to design and implement Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions using Microsoft Active Directory and Personal Identity Verification (PIV) cards
• Proficiency in network communication protocols, including knowledge of ports, routing, proxy settings, and firewall policies
• Experience ensuring compliance with Federal Information Management Security Act (FISMA) and NIST security standards
• Capability to design solutions that align with security requirements and policies
• Technically skilled in designing and implementing data center and cloud-based hosting solutions
• Ability to perform cost estimation and architecture recommendations considering lifecycle costs of enterprise software platforms
• Proven ability to conduct root cause analysis and develop problem resolution roadmaps
• Experience in analyzing business requirements and designing technical solution specifications
• Proficiency in system performance optimization through log analysis and resource monitoring

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical resource for developing and implementing solution strategies
• Execute and manage O&M Tier 3 break-fix support strategies and Agile software development initiatives across various applications and interfaces
• Resolve technical conflicts between Senior IT System Solutions Architects (Cloud, Infrastructure, Database), ensuring harmonious and effective collaboration within the team
• Design and implement solutions applying The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) framework to minimize technical debt and optimize project velocity within Agile environments
• Utilize MVC Development Methodology, Microservices architecture, and Apache ActiveMQ for robust messaging software solutions
• Develop and manage data models with CA Erwin and maintain data dictionaries
• Lead the development of DevOps pipelines incorporating tools like JIRA, focusing on automation in testing and deployment
• Ensure compliance with NIEM standards in interface design and integrate secure SSO solutions using Microsoft Active Directory and PIV cards
• Adhere to FISMA and NIST security standards in all architectural designs
• Estimate costs and architectural needs for data center and cloud-hosting solutions accurately