Solutions Architect

Founded in 2007, Initiate Government Solutions (IGS) a Woman Owned Small Business. We are a fully remote IT services provider that delivers innovative Enterprise IT and Health Services solutions across the federal sector. Our focus is on data analytics, health informatics, cloud migration, and the modernization of federal information systems.

IGS uses ISO 9001:2015, 20000-1:2018, 27001:2013, 28001:2007, CMMI/SVC3, CMMI/DEV3 best practices, and PMBOK® methods to provide clients with a strategy to build solid foundations to grow capabilities and revenue. Our range of IT services and delivery methodologies are tailored to our customers' unique needs to achieve maximum value.

IGS is currently recruiting a remote

Solutions Architect

to support IGS by supporting company-wide decisions regarding technology.

The Solutions Architect should be well researched and experienced with the latest technology (infrastructure and cloud), ability to create innovative solutions, effective written and communication skills essential. The Solutions Architect supports technology aligned to the overall strategic plan by initiating, planning, designing, and supporting staff for technology within IGS and providing recommendations to our customers. The Solutions Architect will also support technology decisions for bids and support both the business development and operations efforts through delivery.

Assignment of Work and Travel:

This is a remote access assignment. Candidates will remotely access IGS systems and therein use approved IGS provided communication systems. Travel for the position is 25% for conferences, meetings and offsite meetings as requested.

Responsibilities and Duties (Included but not limited to):

Support the company's technology strategies, binding it to the overall strategic plan to support operations and business development objectives. Research and make recommendations on potential selections of new IT technologies. Review IGS technical environments used for training, solutioning and innovating. Discuss feasibility of future potential projects and IT strategies to advance the customer's IT enterprise and mission Work to understand customer needs, validate solutions, and define and create solution diagrams and documents to ensure seamless integration and address all customer priorities, including performance, functionality, ease of use, and security considerations. Research and develop innovative technologies to implement in the organization. Evaluation of software specifications, interface specifications, and technical standards to meet business requirements and hardware/software compatibility Present to customer/stakeholders' concepts of IT solutions. This includes oral presentations to customers. Provide support to the business development team to develop and/or review technical solutions that are cost effective for each proposal that is submitted on behalf of IGS. Review and make recommendations for data security policies and ensure employees are complying with policies and procedures. Develop articles or use cases to publish on IGS website. Support development of material for website coordinating with operations on news and events related to IT. Support IT training for each technical staff which may include building curriculum and facilitating training sessions. Identify strategic vendor and technology partner relationships. Attend industry seminars and conferences. Promote IGS capabilities with potential partners and customers. Provide support to generate quotes for any IT application or hardware needed for IGS or for a proposal. Develop feasibility studies and decision analysis studies providing detailed quantitative and qualitative comparative analysis of technologies, products, and solutions. Provide expertise and stay up to date on federal IT and security regulations. Ad Hoc Assignments Other duties as assigned. Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Math, or equivalent scientific or technical discipline; seven (7) years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education. Seven (7) years' technical architecture experience, including a variety of programming languages, platforms (at least 1 cloud), and operating systems. Prior experience as an infrastructure engineer overseeing architecture migrating enterprise-wide technology platforms to cloud. Broad knowledge of software engineering languages, frameworks, techniques, and industry trends. Candidates should have at least one (1) of the following certifications or equivalent: o Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900):

o Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900)

o Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate

o AWS Certified Solutions Architect

o AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

o AWS Certified Data Analytics - Specialty

o AWS Certified Machine Learning - Specialty

Ability to work as a technical professional in a highly collaborative, team-based environment. Extensive knowledge of and experience with software development lifecycle and processes (Agile, SAFe, DevSecOps, ITIL, ITSM, CMMI, ISO) Ability to facilitate and lead conversations with key government and non-government stakeholders. Ability to support customers during EST hours. Excellent oral and written communication skills which includes development of material for proposals explaining any solution Solutions Architect develops. Excellent analytical and organizational skills. Ability to obtain and maintain VA Public Trust. Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship due to clearance requirement. Preferred Qualifications and Core Competencies:

Additional certifications as listed above to also include but not limited to:

Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900) Azure AI Engineer Associate Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) Certified Scrum Master

Experience with Federal customers with focus on AI/ML, Data Analytics, Interoperability, and integration in multi-cloud environments Must be able to leverage technology and apply critical thinking to gather, aggregate, and analyze data, and present results to senior clients and management. Ability to make decisions and resolve problems effectively. Must be able to multi-task, work independently and as part of a team, and deal with sudden shifts in project priorities. Active Public Trust security clearance Prior, successful experience working in a remote environment. Successful IGS employees embody the following Core Values:

Integrity, Honesty, and Ethics:

We conduct our business with the highest level of ethics. Doing things like being accountable for mistakes, accepting helpful criticism, and following through on commitments to ourselves, each other, and our customers. Empathy, Emotional Intelligence : How we interact with others including peers, colleagues, stakeholders, and customers' matters. We take collective responsibility to create an environment where colleagues and customers feel valued, included, and respected. We work within a diverse, integrated, and collaborative team to drive towards accomplishing the larger mission. We conscientiously and meticulously learn about our customers' and end-users' business drivers and challenges to ensure solutions meet not only technical needs but also support their mission. Strong Work Ethic (Reliability, Dedication, Productivity):

We are driven by a strong, self-motivated, and results-driven work ethic. We are reliable, accountable, proactive, and tenacious and will do what it takes to get the job done. Life-Long Learner (Curious, Perspective, Goal Orientated):

We challenge ourselves to continually learn and improve ourselves. We strive to be an expert in our field, continuously honing our craft, and finding solutions where others see problems.

Compensation:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary, including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

Benefits:

Initiate Government Solutions offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care, matching 401K and profit sharing, paid time off, training time for personal development, flexible spending accounts, employer-paid life insurance, employer-paid short and long term disability coverage, an education assistance program with potential merit increases for obtaining a work-related certification, employee recognition, and referral programs, spot bonuses, and other benefits that help provide financial protection for the employee and their family.

Initiate Government Solutions participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.

Initiate Government Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. Our company policy is to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practice without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or disability.