Sr IT Principal Solutions Architect - Maximus

Maximus Federal, a leading provider of innovative business process management and technology solutions for the government customers worldwide, is seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Sr. IT Solution Architect who is an accomplished technical leader, proactive customer-focused advocate, and a team player.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Responsible for the technology design and definition of software solutions.

- Work with Maximus systems and operations staff to design cost-effective integrated technology solutions comprised of both in house and commercial off-the-shelf products.

- Act as lead technical representative and spokesperson supporting pre-marketing and proposal activities.

- Drive the decision-making for technical decisions in conjunction with systems technical staff.

- Document technical strategies to facilitate operational business needs.

- Review federal, state, and company policies to determine applicability to systems functionality, design, and operation.

- Develop strategies to fulfill requirements and assess effectiveness of implementation.

- Collaborate and coordinate with appropriate internal and external groups to ensure the confidentiality and security of all corporate information.

This role will be responsible for providing operational excellence in developing differentiated solutions across the enterprise in technology areas such as DevSecOps, cloud and cloud migration, software factories, microservices, AI/ML, data mesh/fabric, zero trust, and other industry leading digital modernization solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of Software Development Lifecycle, Tools and Technologies, a strong grasp of industry best practices, and the ability to lead and collaborate. You will bring a deep understanding of Engineering best practices, extensive experience in Digital Transformation and a proven track record of success in leading cross-functional teams.

Successful candidates must demonstrate experience in the full lifecycle for a solution architect including innovative technology development, customer shaping, proposal / orals preparation and delivery, through to successful program standup / transition.

As a member of the CTO's team, the candidate must be able to operate independently and demonstrate experience leading/guiding a team to architect, develop and implement business applications at enterprise scale.

The individual must have 12 years of experience architecting, and managing federal technology and cyber security solutions implementations with working experience across Public / Private cloud platforms, DevSecOps, Microservices, and Security Engineering. Ideal candidate will have a wide range of experience architecting modern technology solutions, Knowledge of current and emerging Federal standards such as CMMI, ITIL, NIST Risk Management Framework, FISMA and FEDRAMP with international experience preferred.

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in related field required.

- 12-15 years of relevant professional experience required.

- The candidate will provide technical solution support during proposal development process, to include technology stack selection, solution architecture, and implementation methodology to include customer engagement and shaping

- The candidate may be required to lead and manage a team of senior architects / analysts to engage internal teams to architect solutions, facilitate solutions design and manage implementations including working with industry leading partners (e.g. AWS, MSFT, Google, ServiceNow, Sales Force)

- The candidate will design and develop advanced technology solutions according to federal standards, leveraging state of the art enterprise grade technologies and design best practices that enable a federal agency level scalability and flexibility

- Responsible to guide and support RFIs, RFPs and RFQs, response development including writing of whitepapers and concept development

- The candidate will be required to develop and provide presentations and demonstrations of technology solutions to both internal and external stakeholders

- The candidate will be responsible to maintain vendor partnership levels and develop a strong vendor relationship with the technology counterparts

EEO Statement

Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We're proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Minimum Salary

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146,900.00

Maximum Salary

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282,120.00