Tech Architect​/CDN Manager

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Meta Phase is seeking a Technical Architect / CDN Manager to lead the architectural strategy, design, and optimization of content delivery networks (CDNs) and front‑end performance for a large federal website modernization program. This cloud‑hosted, high‑availability solution supports millions of public users and integrates with numerous external systems. The Architect will lead technical solutioning, Dev Ops implementation, and CDN configuration for rapid, secure, and scalable content delivery.

• Architect and lead end‑to‑end CDN solutions using technologies such as Akamai, Cloudflare, or AWS Cloud Front.
• Design and implement high‑performing, scalable, and secure technical architectures in a cloud‑native environment (AWS preferred).
• Provide technical leadership across front‑end, middleware, and platform teams to align infrastructure and content delivery strategy.
• Integrate modern Dev Ops tools and CI/CD pipelines to support automation, deployments, and monitoring of CDN services.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and compliance teams to ensure FedRAMP‑aligned CDN and caching configurations.
• Develop architecture documentation, technical diagrams, ATO artifacts, and change‑control documentation.
• Guide teams on best practices for DNS, caching, edge logic, performance tuning, and DDoS protection.
• Analyze and optimize traffic routing, Core Web Vitals, and performance metrics using tools like Web Page Test , Lighthouse, and CDN logs.

• 7+ years of technical architecture experience in large‑scale web application environments.
• 3+ years of CDN management experience, including Akamai, Cloudflare, AWS Cloud Front, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of HTTP caching, edge server configuration, DNS, SSL/TLS, and web security principles.
• Expertise in cloud‑native architectures (AWS preferred), including VPCs, IAM, Route 53, and S3 static hosting.
• Hands‑on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Cloud Formation, or similar).
• Familiarity with Dev Sec Ops , containerized deployments, and monitoring tools.
• Demonstrated ability to produce architectural artifacts and lead solutioning activities.
• Strong verbal/written communication skills and comfort interfacing with federal stakeholders.
• U.S. Citizenship required (NO EXCEPTIONS). Must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance.

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or equivalent professional cloud certification.
• Experience with Section 508 / WCAG 2.1 performance impacts at the edge.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity controls for CDN configuration and mitigation of OWASP top 10.
• Prior experience supporting a federal website modernization initiative.
• Hands‑on with Graph
  
  QL APIs or JAMstack front‑end architectures.

• Hybrid – based in Washington, DC. Occasional travel may be required.

• Must be able to obtain Public Trust.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, IT Management, or related field.

At Meta Phase, we care about your well‑being and success. Our benefits include generous PTO, federal holidays, parental leave, and comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision,…