Lead Architect

Who we are!

Platinum Technologies is a Northern Virginia based integrated solutions firm that specializes in Cybersecurity, Cloud and Digital Services to the Public Sector. Our team solves hard problems and helps our Mission Partners achieve their goals. If you are self-motivated, possess demonstrated learning agility, and are passionate about delivering high-quality work products – we want to hear from you.

We lead with technical expertise, but that is just the tip of the iceberg – the ‘Why’ matters. At Platinum, we don’t hire people to do a job. We provide professional and leadership development to complement our self-motivated domain experts. Our teammates are dot-connecting leaders that operate in a mutually accountable environment to deliver thought leadership, expert technical analysis, and quality execution for our clients. 

You.

Platinum Technologies is seeking a Lead Architect to join our fast-growing company.

This role is a REMOTE role. Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust. Must reside in the United States.

What you get to do.

•Leading technical teams to design and maintain network systems and security IT systems. Ensures the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the in- house information systems that support core organizational functions. 

•Performs system analyses and simulations for interdependent technology systems, optimizes the system design by performing trade studies, flow down and verify subsystem and unit requirements, develop ConOps, support integration and testing, and/or validate interfaces. 

•Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to lead activities to plan, design, develop and verify complex lifecycle balanced system of systems and IT system solutions. 

•Leads analyses to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture, affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, human systems integration.

•Design, develop, and maintain architectural solutions that align with business objectives and technical requirements.

•Lead technical strategy and architecture planning for large-scale, enterprise-level solutions.

•Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, project managers, and developers, to define and deliver comprehensive solutions.

•Define and enforce architectural standards, guidelines, and best practices across teams.

•Identify and mitigate technical risks associated with complex systems or integrations.

•Evaluate emerging technologies to recommend strategic solutions for system improvement or modernization.

•Guide legacy system transformation efforts, including modernization and cloud migration strategies.

•Lead architecture reviews, ensuring adherence to compliance standards and security protocols.

•Drive implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud-based architectures (AWS preferred).

•Mentor and coach team members to enhance technical skills and promote knowledge-sharing.

•Advocate and implement DevSecOps practices to ensure security and operational excellence in the development lifecycle.

•Create comprehensive technical documentation, including architectural diagrams and operational handbooks.

•Foster a culture of innovation, encouraging the use of cutting-edge technologies and methodologies.

Required Qualifications.

•A Bachelor's degree in computer science or information technology, along with an accredited qualification in management consultancy or a related field.

•Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in one or more architecture domains (e.g. business 

architecture, solutions architecture, application architecture) 

•An active public trust is required to start, with the ability to obtain and maintain a public trust.

•Knowledge of NIST SP-800-53 Fed Ramp controls

•Advanced knowledge and experience in one or more current programming languages (E.g. - Java, Javascript (including AngularJS), Python, Ruby or PHP). 

•Experience defining the architecture of cloud deployed applications (AWS preferred). 

•Experience with containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes or other similar tooling. 

•Experience defining and driving DevSecOps best practices within large teams. 

•Experience establishing legacy modernization and migration roadmaps for large scale applications. 

•Experience building applications using service-oriented, micro service, and/or API based architectures at an enterprise scale. 

The Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, race, color, religious creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, or genetic information.