Solution Architect – Cloud/DevSecOps

Overview

Title: Solution Architect – Cloud/DevSecOpsClearance: Secret with ability to obtain a Top Secret                                                                               Location: Herndon, VA – Hybrid

Foxhole Technology provides robust cybersecurity and IT support capabilities for federalcivilian and defense agencies. A recognized leader in navigating technology and security challenges, Foxhole delivers mission-focused innovations to answer evolving and complex needs. Our talented employee-owners provide agile, scalable services and solutions that solve operational gaps, operate critical systems, and protect and secure the enterprise – across the organization and around the world.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Solution Architect to join our team. This role blends solution architecture, hands-on implementation, and presales engagement. The ideal candidate will design and implement technical solutions supporting Cloud Migration and DevSecOps services, while also helping prospective customers understand the value and benefits Foxhole brings. You will work closely with Innovation, Business Development, and Proposal teams to translate opportunity requirements into scalable, reliable, and secure solutions, and actively participate in workshops, technical presentations, and proof-of-concepts.

Job Description

• Partner with business stakeholders, capture managers, and proposal teams to understand opportunity requirements and design innovative, mission-aligned solutions.
• Architect and document scalable, secure Cloud and DevSecOps solutions for proposals, marketing collateral, and client delivery.
• Drive presales activities by leading solution workshops, delivering technical presentations, and demonstrating proofs-of-concept to showcase Foxhole’s capabilities.
• Guide implementation teams, ensuring solutions meet performance, security, and scalability standards.
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership across engineering and innovation teams.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies, tools, and best practices into Foxhole’s service offerings.
• Support R&D initiatives in our dedicated cloud-connected lab, advancing solution prototypes and innovation.
• Conduct system reviews and assessments to identify opportunities for optimization and transformation.
• Design, deploy, and manage containerized applications using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), including integration with associated repository services
• Maintain and optimize hybrid on-premises and cloud infrastructure environments to ensure seamless operations across platforms with a focus on data brokering across the environments
• Build, maintain, and optimize cloud-based DevSecOps automated pipeline infrastructure; integrate automated testing tools to ensure code quality and security
• Develop and implement PowerShell Command Line Interface (CLI) scripts to automate cloud infrastructure management tasks
• Administer and troubleshoot Windows and Linux operating systems in enterprise environments
• Work with Docker containerization technology to support application deployment and scalability
• Utilize version control systems, particularly Git/GitHub, to manage code repositories and collaborate with development teams
• Develop custom solutions for clients, streamline processes, and enhance tech infrastructure to support business objectives. Take on leadership roles, identify strategies, and make high-level decisions.
• Design, develop, and present technical solutions tailored to client requirements
• Optimizes processes to improve efficiency and client satisfaction
• Evaluate and enhance infrastructure to support solution implementation and scaling
• Coordinate cross-departmental efforts to ensure solution compatibility and success

Minimum Requirements

• 10 years of general IT experience with 8 years of system/app development focus in US Federal agencies
• Bachelor’s degree in an Information Technology discipline or 8 years of relevant IT experience
• Experience supporting Azure, AWS, and other Cloud Service Provider (CSP) platforms along with demonstrated cloud scripting capabilities
• Experience supporting Cloud/On Prem hybrid solutions
• Advanced knowledge and experience with network technologies
• Proficient with network tools such as Microsoft Azure Console, AWS Management Console, Kali Linux, and general O/S related firewall technologies
• Extensive experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL, Centos, Debian) and other server-class operating systems
• Experience with virtualization technologies, such as VMWare, Xen, Proxmox, etc.
• Experience building, deploying, and supporting complex systems/applications and associated infrastructures, on-prem or cloud deployed
• Experience incorporating security controls into development, delivery, and operational processes (DevSecOps)
• Experience with database connectivity and understanding of data structures and transformation methods
• Experience documenting technical solution architecture for technical implementation, customer approval, proposals, and white papers
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present technical topics to non-technical audiences
• Strong background reviewing and analyzing new systems (hardware and software) and providing security recommendations
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other engineers and BD specialists
• Must possess DoD – Secret or gain within 6 months of employment

Desired Experience/Certifications

• 6 years as Solution Architect or Technical Solutions Leader
• JIRA administration experience, including workflow configuration, user management, and project setup.
• Knowledge of relational database systems such as MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle, including query optimization and database design principles
• Experience supporting presales activities, including customer-facing technical discussions, solution demonstrations, and participation in proposal orals
• Proposal support leading Technical Oral presentations and written volume development.
• Possess a Top Secret / SSBI or Secret upgradeable to TS.

More Information

Requirements of position:  Think analytically, effective verbal and written communication skills, make decisions, observe/remember details, interpret data, concentrate on tasks, adjust to change, handle stress/emotions.  Regular attendance, maintain work schedule, attend meetings, meet deadlines, keyboard/type, handle confidential information, use math/calculations, stay organized, operate office equipment, may direct others.   May be exposed to dust/dirt, humidity, and noise.

Foxhole Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected class.