IT Architect T3

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Company Name:

- JTSi (Johnson Technology Systems, Inc.)

Title:

IT Architect T3

Location:

Remote / Hybrid - Position can be remote or if within 30 miles of Herndon office they will be required to be on site 3 days a week (Can change based on business needs).
Salary : $137K - $ 142K/ Year


DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT AND TASKS:

* MUST be a US Citizen and ONLY hold US Citizenship (No dual citizens).

* Position can be remote or if within 30 miles of Herndon office they will be required to be on site 3 days a week (Can change based on business needs).

* After 6 months there will be an opportunity to extent or convert to FTE.

* This will be a 2 step interview process with the first being an initial interview with 1 interviewer then the second will be a panel.

Platform Architect

Seeking a Platform Architect with deep expertise in Kubernetes, containerization, the software delivery life cycle (SDLC), and hyperscaler cloud platforms. This role combines hands-on technical work with strong leadership in documentation, communication, and subject matter expertise.


Key Responsibilities


• Design, architect, and optimize Kubernetes-based platforms and containerized application environments on hyperscaler cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).

• Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of platform technologies, tools, and frameworks supporting modern SDLC practices.

• Collaborate closely with engineering, security, and operations teams to define and implement platform standards, patterns, and best practices across multiple cloud environments.

• Develop and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, runbooks, standards, and implementation guides.

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Kubernetes, containerization, SDLC, and hyperscaler cloud services, providing guidance, mentorship, and technical leadership across teams.

• Create and deliver clear, concise presentations and communications to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Participate in design reviews, technical assessments, and proof-of-concept efforts to validate new platform capabilities.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of the software delivery pipeline (build, test, deploy, operate) with a focus on reliability, security, and compliance.


Required Qualifications


• Strong, hands-on experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration in production environments.

• Expertise in containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and related tooling.

• Strong understanding of hyperscaler architecture and native services on AWS, GCP, and/or Azure (networking, security, IAM, storage, compute, and managed services).

• Solid understanding of the software delivery life cycle, including CI/CD pipelines, version control, testing, and release management.

• Demonstrated ability to produce clear, comprehensive architecture and technical documentation.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

• Proven track record serving as an SME and collaborating effectively with cross-functional engineering teams.


Preferred Qualifications


• Experience in regulated, secure, or mission-critical environments (public sector, defense, or similar).

• Familiarity with cloud-native patterns and technologies (service mesh, observability, secrets management, etc.).

• Experience with automation and Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Helm, Terraform, Ansible).

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