MuleSoft - Senior Technical Architect Security Clearance

Position: MuleSoft - Senior Technical Architect with Security Clearance
Active TS/SCI CI Poly required to manage Mule Soft PCE deployment on customer network.
Work will be out of Chantilly Virginia; resource is required to be on-site

Education:

Preferred:
Masters / 15+ years of experience

Key Responsibilities Strategic Advising & Solution Architecture:
Serve as a trusted advisor to C-level executives and IT decision-makers, guiding them in deploying emerging technologies that drive business value. Lead infrastructure solution architecture and design via comprehensive requirements workshops. Hands-on Implementation:
Take ultimate responsibility for executing the overall solution architecture. This includes both managing other implementation resources as well as owning hands-on execution tasks to ensure the vision is successfully delivered. Delivery & Governance:
Review project direction, identify and mitigate risks, and lead Technical Architecture and Governance for enterprise-level customer engagements. Architect, implement, and support enterprise-grade, secure, and highly available infrastructure powering complex business solutions. Thought Leadership & Best Practices:
Scale technical best practices globally by developing and evangelizing reusable assets, reference architectures, tutorials, and methodologies. Work closely with product teams to identify feature gaps and guide product direction. Manage customer expectations and negotiate solutions to complex problems.

Minimum Requirements Clearance & Citizenship:
Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance is mandatory. Candidates must be U.S. citizens who do not hold dual citizenship. Background Investigation:
Contingent upon acceptable background investigation. Candidate must also agree to complete a U.S. federal government Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) for a Moderate Public Trust position.

Work Location:

On-site in Chantilly, VA.

Experience:

* 15+ years in enterprise infrastructure architecture.
8+ years of hands-on experience in Linux (scripting, system administration, performance tuning) and Cloud Computing/traditional data center technologies.
2–4 years of leading and managing teams as a Technical Lead. Technical

Skills:

Demonstrated expertise and track record of architecting, implementing, and supporting Enterprise-grade (highly available, scalable, high-performance & secure) infrastructure. Extensive Linux Expertise (8+ years):
Proven ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues across various distributions, ensuring optimal system performance, stability, and security, as well as site reliability engineering (SRE). Containerization:
Extensive practical experience with managed Kubernetes offerings such as GKE, EKS, and AKS, alongside a working knowledge of the Kubernetes ecosystem and tooling (e.g., Helm, Docker, Istio). Cloud/Data Center: 8+ years of hands-on experience with Cloud Computing (infrastructure, virtualization, containerization, networking, storage, platform) OR traditional enterprise data-center technologies (virtualization, RDBMS, storage appliances, and private networks).
Programming:
Proficiency in at least two of the following:
Bash, Go, Python, Ruby, Node.js, Rust, or Java.
Troubleshooting:
Exceptional hands-on problem-solving skills to diagnose complex technical issues, identify root causes, collaborate with cross-functional teams on workarounds, and develop long-term preventative measures.
Security & Compliance:
Comprehensive understanding and application of security best practices (data encryption, access control, secure coding, network security, vulnerability management, incident response). Knowledge of operating in high-security Government cloud environments, including controls in IL5 and IL6 environments.

Soft Skills:

Exceptional customer-facing communication, active listening, and presentation skills; proven ability to analyze business processes and translate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline. Multi-cloud proficiency (AWS, Azure, GCP) and experience with load-balancing products (AWS ELB/ALB/NLB, F5, Nginx, HAproxy). Solid understanding of Dev Ops principles and experience with tools such as Git, Ansible, Terraform, and Jenkins for CI/CD pipelines. Appropriate

Certifications:

CKA, CISSP, CISM, or Security+ (DoD 8570).

Experience with cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, FISMA, HIPAA, SOX), enterprise software security compliance, and cyber tools (vulnerability management, STIG/baselining). Proficiency in AI tools, agentic AI, AI ethics, and a practical understanding of SDLC, Microservices, Service Mesh, and Serverless architectures. Hands-on integration development experience with Mule Soft or other enterprise solutions (e.g., IBM, BEA, Oracle Fusion, TIBCO, Dell Boomi, Progress Sonic, Apigee).