Senior Enterprise Cloud/Solution Architect
Mclean, VA

Job Description

Optimal Solutions & Technologies (OST, Inc.) is focused on excellence. We specialize in providing Management Consulting, Information Technology, and Research Development and Engineering services. OST is one of an elite set of companies worldwide to be externally appraised CMMI Level 5.

The fundamental distinction of the OST team is its business knowledge in both the public and private sectors. We serve the aerospace & transportation, association & nonprofit, defense, education, energy, financial, healthcare, and technology & telecommunications industries. OST is successful because we listen to our clients, we learn from our clients, and we know our clients.

Position Requirements:

* BS, MS or a higher degree in Computer Science or a related technical field (or equivalent). At least 15 years of experience in Systems Engineering/ with at a minimum of 5 years in Solution Architecting
* Exceptional leadership skills, including the ability to make strategic as well as tactical decisions
* Excellent verbal and written communications skills; works with others to coordinate efforts, resolve cross-team issues and effectively communicate changes
* Demonstrated customer interface and strong interpersonal skills including extensive experience working closely with teammates and customers to identify and develop solutions
* Proven ability to develop system architectures and system designs of varying complexity for customers; Technical expertise in architecting solutions in Cloud environment in compliance with NIST Security Controls Ability to architect solutions for Financial systems, Case Management Systems and IoT Platforms
* Ability to lead and support technical design and architecture development. This may include producing designs including requirements discovery and analysis, formulation of solution context, identification of solution alternatives and their assessment, technology selection, and design configuration
* Extensive technical breadth and depth, through experience in the IT industry and knowledge of industry tools, technologies, frameworks and methodologies. This covers areas of system architecture solutions, application development, and IT Infrastructure/services
* Must be a US Citizen. US Government Secret security clearance or ability to obtain clearance required. Active Security Clearance preferred

Nice to Have:

* Federal Enterprise Architecture (FEA) and other certifications in industry tools, technologies, frameworks and methodologies

This is a full time position paying a base salary, full benefits, and has possible bonus potential based on merit and performance. To be considered for this position, please apply online with a cover letter and MS Word resume.

OST is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, religion, gender, native origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.