Cloud Solutions Architect (Remote)
Company: ICF
Location: Dover
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
We are looking for an Applications Architect who is
customer-focused and passionate about helping a government agency
modernize and transform its legacy website through pragmatic
enterprise strategies. If you have an equal passion for tapping
into the collective wisdom of developers to create team synergy,
then we want to talk with you.
This position requires a high level of technical expertise,
combined with excellent planning, coordination, and communication
skills, and the ability to work with teams. You will provide
leadership in developing new system requirements and researching,
evaluating, and selecting solutions. The ideal candidate will play
a critical role in helping our team formalize, standardize, and
mature our cloud services offerings using AWS. You possess a good
understanding of modern low-code/no-code platforms such as
ServiceNow. You understand the importance of security and believe
risk management should be tackled early and not as an afterthought.
You have been through the trenches in helping teams obtain
authority to operate (ATO) and can have intelligent discussions
around NIST recommendations and security controls. You are invested
in the use of automation and creating an environment that fosters
DevSecOps approaches. You articulate the connection from technical
services to business capabilities and help client organizations
navigate the tension between evolving traditional IT processes and
modern approaches. You also tailor communications for a variety of
audiences and bring clarity to the details around complex problems.
Most importantly, you understand that leading is not about being a
hero, it's about developing capabilities in your team to deliver
the right solutions for our customers.
**The preferred location for this role will be in the DC Metro
area, but we will consider a hybrid location for the right
candidate. **
What you'll be doing:
Translate business needs into application solution architecture
requirements, making frequent use of diagrams to help communicate
with broad audiences
Estimate the financial impact of solution architecture
alternatives
Evolve the team's capabilities toward high performing DevSecOps
practices within the Agile framework
Drive continuous improvement
Work with teams to help support and drive future development of the
platform while coordinating and prioritizing the needs of existing
programs and outcomes
Quickly comprehend the functions and capabilities of new and
emerging technologies
Evaluate legacy and current applications, architecture, database
design, etc. to make recommendations on improvements on design,
performance, and quality
Ensure solutions are developed and packaged in an easily consumable
and repeatable way for customers and internal technical teams
Assume the role of technology advisor that understands customer
business processes and maps them to technology solutions to
optimize business outcomes
Build and interact with APIs using AWS Lambda and API Gateway
Own the technical roadmap and interface with Program Manager to
ensure achievability
Provide operations and monitoring support for legacy systems
Collaborate with IT Security to ensure solutions comply with
regulatory policies
Perform proofs-of-concept as needed to determine technology
solutions
Coordinate with application developers, managers, and application
experts to ensure that required features and modifications are
included in the appropriate releases to support cross-product
features and to communicate architectural designs and
standards.
What you must have:
B achelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems,
Engineering or other related scientific or technical discipline
5+ years of experience with building web-based enterprise
systems
7+ years of application architecture or product development
experience
5+ years of experience in leading and architecting enterprise
software systems
3+ years of experience in building and deploying applications to
AWS Cloud.
2+ years of experience implementing IaC using Terraform
Certified AWS, or ready to get certified
2+ years of experience with relevant programming languages and
platforms, such as Java, JavaScript, Python, Node.js , Angular and
React
2+ years of experience with SQL and database development and
migration
Experience obtaining an ATO
Due to federal contract, candidate must reside in the US, work must
be performed in the US, must be US citizen or US Permanent
Resident
What we'd like you to have:
Experience with headless CMS
Experience with software development working in Agile and Scaled
Agile teams
Experience and application of practices such as microservices
architecture, serverless architecture, and automated testing
Certified AWS Solutions Architect
Knowledge of web services, related standards, distributed
architectures and design patterns and best practices
Why you'll love working here:
Generous vacation and retirement plans
Comprehensive health benefits---
Flexible work location
A diverse workforce that values equality and inclusion
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Friendly community with lots of social events
Participation in charity initiatives
Employee support program
Technologies you'll use:
AWS Cloud, ServiceNow, Python, Java, JavaScript, Drupal, SQL,
GitLab
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Working at ICF
Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with
intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day.
Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF employees tackle
unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and
governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration, mutual
respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth.
We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an
inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal
opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any
protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin,
color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation,
religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status.
Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and
collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals.
For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy
(https://www.icf.com/legal/equal-employment-opportunity) .
Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited
to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and
individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of
the application and employment process. To request an accommodation
please email icfcareercenter@icf.com and we will be happy to
assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and
will be used only to the extent required to provide needed
reasonable accommodations. Read more about non-discrimination: Know
Your Rights
(https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf)
and Pay Transparency Statement
(https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)
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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 is :
$110,037.00 - $187,064.00
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Need help? We're here:ICFCareerCenter@icf.com
About ICF
ICF is a global consulting and technology services company with
approximately 9,000 employees, but we are not your typical
consultants. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work
together with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives.
We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting-edge
engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most
complex challenges. Since 1969, public and private sector clients
have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future. Learn
more at icf.com
(https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3731098-1&h=2556622195&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.icf.com%2F&a=icf.com)
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