Software Architect Security Clearance

Position: Software Architect with Security Clearance
Full Description Works with the lead architect to define and guide the implementation and coordination of architecture models in a system. Engages business and technical teammates to align the direction and architectural approach that delivers value in a system and aligns with the value stream and enterprise architectures. Has deep knowledge of the domain technology and participates as an active team member developing code for release.

Responsibilities Defines, creates and updates software system architectures and guides its implementation with Software Engineers and Software Developers.

• Analyzes architecture and engineering data to solve complex problems, recommend solutions, and improve products and processes.

• Identifies and defines system architectures that streamline internal development and operations in the team. Creates and documents functional and detailed design architectures.

• Ensures the system is secure, resilient, observable, and able to evolve as new customers and features are added.

• Drives long-term modernization and technology direction.

• Actively engages with Product Owners and technical teammates to aid in translating customer requirements into system requirements.

• Leads architecture definition and concepts within a system.

• Works closely with Solution Architects and System Engineering, ensuring system architectures align with the value stream architecture.

• Collaborates to define, scope, and refine architecture backlog items.

• Mentors, guides, and coaches Software Engineers and Developers on the practices of system and solution architectures.

• Continuously learns and applies industry best practices on modern software delivery practices. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to accomplish project and product objectives.

Qualifications:

5+ years  experience as a software architect and/or software engineer

• Bachelor  Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field

• Knowledge of object-oriented programming languages, including Golang, Java, C++, or Python

• Strong Communication and Organizational Skills

• US Citizenship

• Must have or be able to obtain a Top Secret Clearence Desired Qualifications

Experience with system modeling and software architecting using MBSE

• Experience with C4 modeling using Structurizr

• Familiarity with Architecture Decision Records (ADR)

• Knowledge of CI/CD and Dev Sec Ops  practices

• Understanding of zero-trust architectures and identity and access management systems.