Sr. Principal Solutions Architect

As a Sr. Principal Solutions Architect, you’ll play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and optimizing cutting-edge cloud-based solutions that meet our clients’ business objectives, with the goal of making an impact across the federal government. 

We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed withour people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!

What you’ll do:

• Collaborate with clients to understand their business needs and technical requirements, translating them into comprehensive cloud-based solutions.
• Design and architect cloud solutions that are scalable, resilient, secure, and cost-effective, using best practices and relevant cloud services.
• Provide expertise and guidance on cloud-native services, serverless computing, microservices architecture, containerization, and related technologies.
• Develop architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and documentation to clearly communicate design and implementation approaches to the project team and stakeholders.
• Lead technical discussions with clients, project teams, and cross-functional groups to make informed decisions regarding cloud technologies and solution design.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to ensure the successful deployment and operation of cloud solutions.
• Evaluate and mitigate risks associated with cloud solutions, including security vulnerabilities, performance bottlenecks, and scalability challenges.
• Provide hands-on support during implementation and troubleshooting phases to ensure successful delivery of projects.
• Mentor and guide junior architects and technical team members, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Active TS//SCI clearance with CI poly
• At least 10 years of experience as a Cloud Solution Architect or similar role, with a strong emphasis on cloud-based solution design and architecture.
• Extensive experience building and leading AWS cloud infrastructure solutions at scale across multiple classification domains (IL5 to IL6+) simultaneously
• In-depth understanding of cloud architecture patterns, microservices, serverless computing, containers (Docker, Kubernetes), and related technologies.
• Solid understanding of cloud security best practices and compliance standards.
• Strong programming/scripting skills in languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a track record of developing innovative solutions to challenging technical problems.
• Experience working with and leading Agile development teams.

Like we said, we are big fans of our people. That’s why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture code and benefits. Plus, check out our accolades.

Don’t meet every single requirement?  

Studies have shown that women, people of color and the LGBTQ+ community are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  At MetroStar we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic culture, so, if you’re excited about this role, but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to go ahead and apply.  We pride ourselves on making great matches, and you may be the perfect match for this role or another one we have. Best of luck! – The MetroStar People & Culture Team

What we want you to know:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

MetroStar Systems is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of MetroStar Systems.

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