What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tech Architect / CDN Manager position at MetaPhase Consulting?
At MetaPhase, we believe Quirky is Cool and being authentic is the only way to be! We take the work we do very seriously and do a lot of important mission-focused work for our clients. We are individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Today, we have a team that is invested in creating new solutions that lean forward, challenge the status quo, but also reflect our intimate knowledge of our customers’ business. Over the years we have fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values—passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness—and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it.
Together, we know our people are our difference—for our clients and our colleagues.
Are you ready to:
Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients?
- Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you?
- Be the difference and make it happen?
MetaPhase is seeking a Technical Architect / CDN Manager to lead the architectural strategy, design, and optimization of content delivery networks (CDNs) and front-end performance for a large federal website modernization program. This cloud-hosted, high-availability solution supports millions of public users and integrates with numerous external systems. The Architect will lead technical solutioning, DevOps implementation, and CDN configuration for rapid, secure, and scalable content delivery.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Architect and lead end-to-end CDN solutions using technologies such as Akamai, Cloudflare, or AWS CloudFront.
- Design and implement high-performing, scalable, and secure technical architectures in a cloud-native environment (AWS preferred).
- Provide technical leadership across front-end, middleware, and platform teams to align infrastructure and content delivery strategy.
- Integrate modern DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines to support automation, deployments, and monitoring of CDN services.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity and compliance teams to ensure FedRAMP-aligned CDN and caching configurations.
- Develop architecture documentation, technical diagrams, ATO artifacts, and change control documentation.
- Guide teams on best practices for DNS, caching, edge logic, performance tuning, and DDoS protection.
- Analyze and optimize traffic routing, Core Web Vitals, and performance metrics using tools like WebPageTest, Lighthouse, and CDN logs.
What We Need From You (Required):
- 7 years of technical architecture experience in large-scale web application environments.
- 3 years of CDN management experience, including Akamai, Cloudflare, AWS CloudFront, or equivalent.
- Strong understanding of HTTP caching, edge server configuration, DNS, SSL/TLS, and web security principles.
- Expertise in cloud-native architectures (AWS preferred), including VPCs, IAM, Route53, and S3 static hosting.
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar).
- Familiarity with DevSecOps, containerized deployments, and monitoring tools.
- Demonstrated ability to produce architectural artifacts and lead solutioning activities.
- Strong verbal/written communication skills and comfort interfacing with federal stakeholders.
- U.S. Citizenship required (NO EXCEPTIONS). Must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance.
Bonus Points (Desired):
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect or equivalent professional cloud certification
- Experience with Section 508 / WCAG 2.1 performance impacts at the edge
- Knowledge of cybersecurity controls for CDN configuration and mitigation of OWASP top 10
- Prior experience supporting a federal website modernization initiative
- Hands-on with GraphQL APIs or JAMstack front-end architectures
Work Setup & Travel:
- Hybrid - Based in Washington, DC. Occasional travel may be required.
Clearance & Education:
- Must be able to obtain Public Trust
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, IT Management, or related field
Benefits & Perks:
At MetaPhase, we care about your well-being and success. Our benefits include generous PTO, federal holidays, parental leave, and comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability). We also offer a 401(k) with company match, FSA/HSA options, commuter benefits, and much more.
About MetaPhase
MetaPhase is different with a purpose - demonstrating a new approach to the industry that puts employees and culture first! We continue to be recognized by industry as one of the fastest growing and most impactful consultancies in the nation, and are aggressively hiring to grow our team:
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- Northern Virginia Technology Council Top 100 Technology Firms – 2020
MetaPhase is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other factors protected by federal, state, or local law.
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