IT Architect (Expert)

IT Architect Resources are responsible for architecting, engineering, designing, and implementing technical solutions. This Resource also helps develop strategic planning and policies for technologies and systems. An IT Architect will design or evaluate the architecture across the enterprise and develop or lead others in the development of full stack solutions including Cloud technologies, middle tier components, network infrastructure, databases, reports, and other enterprise solutions with an ability to work with legacy custom software. An IT Architect applies functional and technical expertise to support complex projects in applying organizing principles and methods of enterprise architecture. Methods of enterprise architecture include IT business systems development and technical solutions that align with the business process. IT Architect Resources may access Federal Tax Information. Background checks requirements, per IRS Publication 1075, apply.

EXPERIENCE (MANDATORY):

• As an IT Architect on projects designing secure network and application systems.
  
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of Cloud Computing architecture.
• Design across applications, data, network, security, and business systems that enable teams to build scalable, high-performing, and supportable applications using modern architecture, patterns, and processes.
• Works with the business and technical partners to define the deployment strategy by establishing scope that increases the delivery of business and customer value e.g., determine the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and continuous delivery of improvements to provide maximum business value.
• Knowledge of computer hardware and networking systems and familiarity with programming languages, and operating systems.
• Application, data, and infrastructure architecture discipline knowledge, and proven strategic thinking ability.
• Experience in designing and implementing cloud integration plans, enterprise strategy, enterprise business, application, data, technology, security architecture and project program delivery. Experience with deep systems architecture (AWS, Azure, etc.) to address unique management/business.
• Ability to research industry trends, understand best practices, and implement informed process changes.
• Knowledge of strategic planning, integration strategies, and lifecycle sustainability to ensure alignment of business strategy with Information Technology.

QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED):

• Earned certifications from a recognized institution in the pertinent technology stack that reflects and demonstrates a mastery of the subject matter. Such certifications as (but not limited to): CISSP, CCNA, TOGAF, CEH, CISM, GIAC, ITIL, GCIA, GCIH, GSEC.
• Exhibit expert level skill in IT Architecture in designing and implementing secure network and application systems.
• Demonstrate expert level knowledge of Cloud Computing architecture, IT Security architecture, application, data, and or network architecture.
• Ability to create secure, sustainable IT architecture, and or Disaster Recovery (DR) strategy and design across applications, network, and business systems.

SOFTWARE AND SERVICES EXPEREINCE (DESIRED):

• Visio
• GitHub
• GitHub Actions
• Azure Commercial cloud
• Azure Government Cloud
• Red Hat OpenShift
• Red Hat Linux
• Red Hat Ansible
• Red Hat Fuse
• Red Hat 3Scale
• Microsoft Windows
• Entra ID
• Prisma Cloud
• Palo Alto Firewalls
• Palo Alto Panorama
• Terraform
• NGINX
• Jira
• Confluence
• SolarWinds Orion
• Rundeck
• Containerized Application Platforms
• Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana (ELK)
• Microsoft Sentinel
• Cerberus SFTP
• Azure Data Factory
• Bash
• Python
• PowerShell
• APIs (REST, Web, SOAP, etc.)
• SDLC
• Well-Architected Framework
• Infrastructure As Code
• Programming & Scripting
• Azure Kubernetes Service
• Cisco Switches/Routers
• Datadog
• Sumo Logic
• New Relic

EDUCATION (MANDATORY)

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• At least 9 years of experience in applying enterprise-level architecture principles in solution engineering around applications, infrastructure, and cloud systems.
• Formal education in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field can be substituted for the following years of experience:
  • Master’s Degree - 1 year

LOCATION (REMOTE)
Most work is done remotely. However, certain Work Orders may require the Resource to work on-site at 810 Jefferson Street SE, Olympia WA.

Compensation$55.29-$69.71