Lead Solutions Architect

TekSynap

  • Reston, VA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Responsibilities & QualificationsThe program will provide direct IT services support to customer mission applications, systems, custom capabilities, supporting infrastructures, and other technology-based solutions in the CONUS and OCONUS. TekSynap provides custom-developed IT capabilities and operationalize advanced technologies from public, private, and academic sectors to support customer mission requirements. The program provides the ability to innovate and adapt capabilities, leveraging analytical Techniques, Tactics, and Procedures (TTPs) learned from embedded support to Combatant Commands (CCMDs) and tactical operations. This program includes software development, data integration, system integration, direct operations, engineering, and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) support to mission applications, mission systems, and supporting infrastructure.RESPONSIBILITIESThe Lead Solutions Architect will serve as TekSynap’s mission IT technical SME and advisor to customer leadership for delivery of services within the scope of the contract including mission capabilities, mission infrastructure, and support to multiple software types (GOTS, COTS, COSS, GOSS, GSS, NDI, proofs of concepts). The candidate will prepare briefing materials, product demonstrations, DoD architecture framework artifacts and other technical materials as directed by the customer. Support may require local and non-local travel. The successful candidate will be responsible for:
  • The overall architecture of mission capabilities, mission systems, and mission infrastructure.
  • Ensuring that mission IT capabilities and supporting infrastructure align with the customer mission and effectively address emerging threats and analytical problems.
  • Planning, strategy development, rationalization, and communication of an approved mission IT technical strategy.
  • Ensuring that big data analytic requirements and TTPs from customer users, mission-partner, and deployed environments are identified to inform mission IT capabilities.
  • Leading special technology projects and research activities
  • Providing technical support to customer training missions, engagements, technical exchanges, product demonstrations, conferences, capability overviews, and briefings internally within the customer and externally to customer partners.
  • Supporting meetings, delivering briefings, and providing demonstrations to Senior Executives and Flag Officers as required.
  • Providing technical advice and engineering guidance for next generation planning efforts, including migration to or integration with other DoD or IC enterprise services, Government or commercial cloud environments.
  • Support the customer with technical advice, technical meeting support, architecture reviews, planning, and documentation.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Minimum 12 years of specific, increasingly responsible for required experience below
  • Required experience:
  • The customer requires that the Lead Solutions Architect has the following qualifications:
  • DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Architects and Engineers (IASAE) Level III architecture or engineering certification (CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, CCSP).
  • Experience providing enterprise-level or cloud-based IT architecture-related services within the scope of this Task Order for NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and/or JWICs environments.
  • One cloud security (e.g., CompTIA, Cloud Security Alliance) or cloud-related technology certification (e.g., MS Azure, Amazon Web Services)
  • Experience with planning and transition of on-premise IT systems to cloud environments and/or to hybrid operating environments.
  • Experience providing executive-level technical briefings and presentations to senior Government personnel.
  • Experience with FedRamp-approved Government cloud architectures.
  • The customer desires that the Lead Solutions Architect has the qualifications listed below:
  • Two or more cloud security (e.g., CompTIA, Cloud Security Alliance) and/or cloud-related technology certifications (e.g., MS Azure, Amazon Web Services)
  • Strong Business Acumen – Understands the elements that drive a successful business enterprise; knowledgeable in current and possible future strategies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting the company.
  • Agility - Possesses the ability to see the big picture and sees ahead clearly; able to anticipate future consequences and trends accurately and has broad knowledge and perspective; can create competitive breakthrough strategies and plans.
  • Customer Focus – Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
  • Negotiation Skills – Can negotiate skillfully in challenging situations with both internal and external groups; can settle differences with minimal impact; seeks out win-win situations; can be direct and forceful as well as diplomatic; gains trust quickly and has a good sense of timing.
  • Motivating Others - An effective leader that will generate, inspire, and sustain excitement about customer mission and will ensure all strategic and tactical activities are closely tied to customer’s mission and vision.
  • Strategic - Creates a climate in which people want to do their best; can motivate many kinds of direct reports; pushes tasks and decisions down; empowers others; invites input from each person and shares ownership and visibility; makes everyone feel his/her work is important. Holds frequent mentoring and development discussions.
  • Drive for Results – Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; bottom-line oriented, steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
  • High Ethical Standards - Is seen as a direct, honest individual. Adheres to an appropriate and effective set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times; acts in line with those values; rewards the right values and disapproves of others; practices what he/she preaches.
  • Demonstrated ability for oral and written communication with the highest levels of management.
  • Demonstrated excellence in planning, directing, and managing IT projects/operations in an organization with 5,000, or more, employees.
  • Demonstrated successful working knowledge and supervision of employees of various labor categories and skills in efforts similar in size and scope as referenced under this contract.
  • Knowledge of industry accepted standards and best practices related to ITSM and Software Development (Ex. ITIL / Agile)
  • Knowledge of DFARS and FAR regulations and requirements.
  • Knowledge of DoD network and system security requirements.
  • Knowledge of and experience with help desk support and operation.
  • Knowledge of networking and network-based software applications.
  • Demonstrated experience in DoD and/or IC environments.
  • Previous supervisory, leadership, or mentoring experience with demonstrated ability to lead, coach, inspire, and develop teammates toward achieving desired goals and outcomes.
  • Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to multitask and work effectively, independently, and in teams, ensuring timely completion of assignments and meeting established quality standards.
  • Superior interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact in a professional manner with government officials, and teammates during periods of high stress and tight deadlines.
  • An executive presence with the highest ethical standards, good presentation skills and the ability to make things happen in an environment of continual change and rapid growth.
  • Education – Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
  • Clearance Level – TS/SCI
  • Certifications Required - IASAE L3 (CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, or CCSP) and two (2) or more Cloud certifications
OverviewWe are seeking a Lead Solutions Architect to join our team supporting a Department of Defense (DoD) customer in Reston, VA.TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.Visit us at .Apply now to explore jobs with us!The safety and health of our employees is of the upmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any contractually mandated Federal COVID-19 requirements. More information can be found .By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP".Additional Job InformationCOMPETENCIES
  • Establish Focus
  • Change Management
  • Develop Others
  • Oral Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Interpersonal Awareness
  • Build Relationships
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Conceptual Thinking
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Technical Expertise
  • Initiative
  • Foster Innovation
  • Results Oriented
  • Teamwork
  • Customer Service
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Location: Reston, VA
  • Type of environment: Office
  • Noise level: Low
  • Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
  • Amount of Travel: Less than 10%
PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCECitizenship – US CitizenClearance requirement – TS/SCIOTHER DUTIESPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYTo provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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