Principal Platform Architect

JOB TITLE: Sr. Principal Platform Architect
JOB LOCATION: Aurora, Colorado (On-Site)
DURATION: Initial 1-Year Contract, potential for extension(s) and/or conversion to FTE
WAGE RANGE*: $105 - 112 Per Hour on W2
JOB NUMBER: 14298382

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Typically requires bachelor's degree in science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and ten (10+) years of systems engineering experience.
• Experience designing, implementing, and integrating platform infrastructure services on Linux based Operating Systems.
• Experience with containerization using technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker.
• Able to break down complex ideas into easy-to-understand tasking.
• Experience with implementing an on-prem cloud in VMware.
• Experience working in a technical environment interfacing with systems, or software engineering disciplines.
• Strong interpersonal skills: Possess the ability to communicate technical and project information clearly and effectively to peers, management, and external associates.
• Current CompTIA Security + or ability to obtain within 90 days.

JOB DESCRIPTION:Senior Principal Platform Architect to ensure the successful delivery of a Modernized Private Cloud Infrastructure for one of our premier programs on our Aurora, CO campus.
As the Senior Principal Platform Architect, you will be part of a multi-disciplined team developing, integrating, and deploying a modernized platform infrastructure for a system that is currently tightly coupled to the underlying infrastructure.
The role's core responsibility revolves around architecting a platform that is consistent, scalable, efficient, and reduces overall program deployment times. You will be on a team that is responsible for development and operational environments consisting of a mix of servers, workstations, storage, networks, and custom hardware. These environments provide the enterprise hybrid-cloud backbone for product development and testing for a large program producing a critical, strategic national asset.Collaborate cross-functionally, building and refining solutions that align with tech standards, timelines, and budgets.
Investigate and present technology solutions to improve performance.
Design and implement automation and orchestration solutions.
Identify gaps and opportunities for improvement of existing solutions.
Coordinate with the team to Incorporate Cyber based solutions to the product.
Collaborate across teams to define requirements and dependencies.
Coordinate needs and priorities specific to the implementations with Technical and Program and IPT Management.
Ensure infrastructure implementations are in accordance with the scope of the contract requirements.
Ensure compliance with the program's discrepancy / problem reporting and review process.
Use Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) concepts and processes to design and develop solutions.
Leverage company and industry best practices and capabilities to architect, develop and implement modern platform solutions.

Qualifications We Prefer:Experience with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) concepts.
Experience deploying, configuring, and supporting CICD Pipelines tools (E.g. Jira, Confluence, Bit Bucket, Jenkins, Artifactory, Gitlab).
Experience with automation frameworks such as Chef, Puppet, and Ansible. • Knowledge of secure coding practices such as OWASP, secrets management, and vulnerability remediation.
Experience with scanning tools (E.g. Nessus, Fortify, Anchore).
Multi-disciplined infrastructure experience with compute, networks, storage, and virtualization.
Experience developing, testing & delivering applications w/in a DevSecOps framework.
Background in COTS/FOSS product installation, configuration, and integration.
Ability to obtain a Counter Intelligence (CI) poly for purposes of Privilege User Access.

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.

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