What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solution Architect - Systems position at Quadrant, Inc.?
Solution Architect - Systems
Arlington / Crystal City, VA
Pay From: $150,000 per year
MUST:
Experiences Solutions Architect
Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
10 years of IT engineering, architecture / design work in the DoD or Federal space
5 years of progressive Architecture experience in DoD environment
Extremely knowledgeable and proven hands on experience with cloud platforms Azure and AWS
Hands on experience with Cloud Security standards RMF to include DoD IL5/IL6
Strong background in IT service delivery, enterprise systems, and infrastructure to include : security, data center, mobility, and unified comms
Expert knowledge of DoDAF views, artifacts, and compliance requirements
Thorough understanding of security design and procedures to include STIGs, RMF and NIST800.53
Experience with Secure-by-Design and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Able to explain technical information to senior leadership and stakeholders
Strong interpersonal skills
High attention to details
Strong problem-solving skills and highly analytical
Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, IT or other related fields
DUTIES:
The ideal candidate will work with a team of Sr Architects and Engineers to provide oversite and input on current IT environments to ensure Governance and Security standards are met and up to date
The ideal candidate will review, refine, and maintain enterprise systems as well as provide solution architecture and development to ensure compliance with DoDAF, DoD IEA, and other federal standards to all systems
Produce architectures that document systems, capabilities, security boundaries, and transition plans to reduce technical debt and improve mission outcomes
Apply Secure-by-Design and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices to ensure interoperability, scalability, and compliance with DoD/Federal policy
Support review boards, prepare briefing packages, adjudicate stakeholder comments, and ensure alignment with governance processes
Ensure architectures support enterprise IT services, lifecycle replacement planning, and technical refresh baselines
Conduct reviews to identify gaps, risks, redundancies, and opportunities for consolidation
Recommend modernization strategies such as hybrid cloud migration, AI/ML integration, and automation of architecture processes
Provide white papers, technical briefs, and recommendations to leadership to inform investment and strategic planning decisions
Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. "Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act".
Quadrant, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Quadrant is committed to administering all employment and personnel actions on the basis of merit and free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. Consistent with this commitment, we are dedicated to the employment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, persons of all ethnic backgrounds and religions according to their abilities.
Arlington / Crystal City, VA
Pay From: $150,000 per year
MUST:
Experiences Solutions Architect
Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
10 years of IT engineering, architecture / design work in the DoD or Federal space
5 years of progressive Architecture experience in DoD environment
Extremely knowledgeable and proven hands on experience with cloud platforms Azure and AWS
Hands on experience with Cloud Security standards RMF to include DoD IL5/IL6
Strong background in IT service delivery, enterprise systems, and infrastructure to include : security, data center, mobility, and unified comms
Expert knowledge of DoDAF views, artifacts, and compliance requirements
Thorough understanding of security design and procedures to include STIGs, RMF and NIST800.53
Experience with Secure-by-Design and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Able to explain technical information to senior leadership and stakeholders
Strong interpersonal skills
High attention to details
Strong problem-solving skills and highly analytical
Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, IT or other related fields
DUTIES:
The ideal candidate will work with a team of Sr Architects and Engineers to provide oversite and input on current IT environments to ensure Governance and Security standards are met and up to date
The ideal candidate will review, refine, and maintain enterprise systems as well as provide solution architecture and development to ensure compliance with DoDAF, DoD IEA, and other federal standards to all systems
Produce architectures that document systems, capabilities, security boundaries, and transition plans to reduce technical debt and improve mission outcomes
Apply Secure-by-Design and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices to ensure interoperability, scalability, and compliance with DoD/Federal policy
Support review boards, prepare briefing packages, adjudicate stakeholder comments, and ensure alignment with governance processes
Ensure architectures support enterprise IT services, lifecycle replacement planning, and technical refresh baselines
Conduct reviews to identify gaps, risks, redundancies, and opportunities for consolidation
Recommend modernization strategies such as hybrid cloud migration, AI/ML integration, and automation of architecture processes
Provide white papers, technical briefs, and recommendations to leadership to inform investment and strategic planning decisions
Quadrant, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Quadrant is committed to administering all employment and personnel actions on the basis of merit and free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. Consistent with this commitment, we are dedicated to the employment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, persons of all ethnic backgrounds and religions according to their abilities.
Salary : $150,000