McLean, VA (ON-SITE/OFFICE)

Description & Requirements
Join Maximus' Technology Consulting Services team supporting a Department of Defense client's exciting and innovative software development program designed to develop and deploy digital capability to cyber mission forces around the world.
-This position is contingent upon award-
The Principal Software Architect will be responsible for:

• Developing software architectures to address dynamic operational requirements
• Perform user research and usability testing to develop and prioritize user stories across project lines of effort
• Contribute to goals identified through program requirements in collaboration with government clients during agile planning events
• Develop quality code which can pass security reviews and scans
• Implementing and overseeing security measures, ensuring that the architecture addresses potential vulnerabilities and complies with security standards.
• Ensuring that the architecture supports scalability requirements and optimize system performance through effective design and implementation.
• Effectively work within an ecosystem of government and contractor staff
• Achieve velocity and story point completion goals
• Maintain system boundary authority to operate and compliance with DoD Enterprise DevSecOps mandates including the DoD Enterprise DevSecOps Reference Design, Container Hardening guide and cybersecurity requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance.

• BS degree in computer science, engineering or technical equivalent. Additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• 7 years of relevant experience as Software or Systems Engineer
• 4 years of experience as a Software Architect overseeing large scale distributed platforms
• Direct significant experience integrating legacy Big Data Platforms (BDPs), developing new applications and services, and following agile methodologies in line with US Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM), JCWA, and similar DOD environments.
• CISSP-ISSAP or CISSP-ISSEP or CCSP Certification

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience with Cloud-based systems and/or Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Development

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EEO Statement
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.
Annual Base Pay Minimum for this Position
$
120,000.00
Annual Base Pay Maximum for this Position
$
180,000.00