Senior Solutions Architect - IT Modernization - Fathom 4, LLC

ABOUT US:

Fathom 4 (www.fathom4.com) is the kind of defense services company that you've always wanted to work with... and for. We strive to take care of all the people we support, including our employees, clients, troops, and community. We are in the people business, and that principle drives our culture. We hire people for a career, not just a particular project. When we concentrate on genuinely taking care of you, we know you will do what you can to care for the client. Fathom 4 grows when we build teams that feel the same way.

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, build, and present comprehensive IT modernization solutions leveraging Red Hat technologies like Openshift Virtualization and Ansible Automation pipelines.
• Support the development and implementation of complex IT solutions to achieve infrastructure modernization objectives.
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and deployment of solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and serve as a trusted advisor to customers, fostering long-lasting relationships.
• Discover and analyze customers' business and technical challenges, connecting them to and assisting with the deployment of appropriate Red Hat solutions that move to fully hardware-agnostic on-premise solutions.
• Deliver expertise through whitepapers, presentations, and knowledge sharing with team members.
• Ensure excellent customer experience by working closely with product, engineering, and professional services teams.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a relevant IT major. In lieu of a degree, extensive real-world experience with relevant certifications will be considered.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET security clearance is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a solutions architect, consultant, or in a relevant role, preferably in enterprise-class business technology.
• Expertise in UNIX or Linux systems, particularly Red Hat platform offerings.
• In-depth knowledge of open-source hybrid cloud solutions such as OpenStack and OpenShift.
• Familiarity with technologies like clustering, directory services, and identity management.
• Hands-on experience with system automation and orchestration technologies such as Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform and Red Hat Satellite, or similar tools like Puppet, Chef, and Salt.
• Strong understanding of emerging technology areas including cloud platforms, DevOps, microservices, container management, orchestration, automation, and virtualization.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with a proven ability to build relationships at technical, management, and executive levels.

ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with container and container orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes, with Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform experience being a plus.
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), or similar industry certifications are highly desirable.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of end users and technical resources.
• Ability to operate effectively in a team-oriented and collaborative environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation skills for software build plans and technical manuals.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to propose solutions.
• Capability to automate installation and configuration of operating systems and software.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity requirements and compliance including DISA STIG and RMF controls.
• Ability to provide SME (Subject Matter Expert) support, troubleshoot issues, and validate solutions.

LOCATION:

• Charleston, SC with 5-10% expected travel.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Fathom 4, LLC. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.