540
Senior Solutions Architect
Patrick SFB, FL or Arlington, VA · Senior
No sponsorshipDetected 41 days ago
TypeScriptPythonJavaC#KotlinDistributed SystemsGCPLinuxOAuthMachine LearningData EngineeringCybersecurityLeadershipCommunication
About the role
- Candidates should be local to either location.
- 540 is a forward-thinking company that the government turns to in order to #getshitdone.
Requirements
- Per client requirements, candidates must be U.S. Citizens with an active DoW clearance with TS/SCI eligibility
- Professional-level cloud architecture certification (preferably Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect) or the ability to obtain within 30 days of start date
Nice to have
- Experience with identity and access management tools (Keycloak)
- Experience with AI/ML platforms (Vertex AI)
- Experience with database design and development
- Experience designing and operating data pipelines or ETL/ELT pipelines
- Familiarity with DevSecOps practices
- Experience with Linux administration (especially RHEL)
- Experience with API gateways or API management platforms (Apigee preferred)
- Experience working in Agile development environments
Skills
- 8+ years of experience in a technical leadership or architecture role
- Experience with Python and strong programming ability in a typed language (Java, Kotlin, C#, etc.)
- Strong experience working containerized environments
- Experience designing and operating cloud-based and distributed systems
- Experience designing and operating event-driven or asynchronous systems
- Understanding of authentication and authorization protocols (SAML, OAuth, etc.)
- Understanding of IoT Components and Concepts
- DoW 8140 IAT-compliant certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+) or the ability to obtain within 6 months of start date
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work across technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to work independently with clients while also collaborating effectively with engineering teams
- Provide expertise on cloud cybersecurity and architecture to engineers and stakeholders
- Provide hands-on technical leadership, contributing to implementation when needed
Compensation
- Annual social events (540 Week, hackathon, charity golf tournament, etc.)
Benefits
- Flexible PTO + all Federal holidays off
- Health, dental and vision insurance plans
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Company-sponsored life insurance, short- and long-term disability
- HQ office perks (parking / metro reimbursement, nitro coffee & lunches)
Visa & Work Authorization
- Citizenship & Clearance Requirement: Per client requirements, candidates must be U
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