Solutions Architect

Summary

Join Agile Defense as a Solutions Architect and contribute to bringing adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in one or more of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Data Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or similar discipline
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working as a solutions architect, enterprise architect, enterprise application software developer, or similar role
• Knowledgeable about each step in the software development life cycle and the solution delivery process
• Knowledgeable about federal cybersecurity and IT management guidelines, frameworks, and mandates
• Experience in the federal workspace, specifically working with the enhancement and migration of large, complex legacy systems or the development of new applications in modern cloud environments
• Experience with modeling and diagramming tools (Sparx EA, Microsoft Visio, or similar)
• Experience leading ad-hoc teams through problem solving and collaborative design activities

Responsibilities

• Develop models of IT systems, technology architectures, business architectures, and business processes using Unified Modeling Language (UML), Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN), or other formal modeling languages
• Help design and implement a model repository using preferred HUD EA tools (Sparx Enterprise Architect and Prolaborate)
• Develop and recommend templates, guidelines, and processes to help the customer perform solutions architecture activities, including leading technical design reviews, documenting technical information, and technical analysis of HUD IT projects
• Research and recommend EA artifact standards HUD should use to document current and target state architectures
• Design and recommend Software Development Lifecycle processes and policies
• As needed, convert business requirements into solution architectures that integrate with the existing HUD enterprise IT environment
• Evaluate proposed HUD solution architectures to maximize use and value of HUD's existing technology capabilities
• Identify and recommend key performance indicators/evaluation criteria for technology pilots, proofs of concept, and modernization projects
• Apply Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework (FEAF) concepts and taxonomies to EA tasks and functions

Benefits

Remote work