Principal Solutions Architect

Founded in 2003, IT Concepts’ core values – customer-centricity, teamwork, driven to deliver, innovation, and integrity – ensure we work together to be the best, realize objectives, and make a positive impact in our communities. We intentionally created and sustain our ITC culture that embraces change, experimentation, continuous learning, and improvement. We bring our design thinking problem-solving approach that challenges assumptions, prioritizes curiosity, and invites complexity to deliver innovative, efficient, and practical solutions. As we continue to grow in the support of our government customers, we are looking for driven and innovative individuals to join our team.

IT Concepts is looking for a principal solutions architect to support the ITC Service Delivery Teams. This is a technical role providing direct support to the Agency portfolio executive leads.  The principal solutions architect is critical to the alignment of technical solutions across ITC corporate and the customer. 

Location: This position will be primarily worked in a remote work environment. Candidates need to live within driving distance to Woodlawn, MD for occasional client meetings on a as needed basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with all levels of executive and portfolio management to understand the organizations strategies and technical capabilities.
• Identify and align technical solutions across the internal corporate and Agency capabilities.
• Provide constructive feedback, guidance and technical expertise to the service delivery teams.
• Engage with other principal technical leaders across the portfolios to produce white papers, use cases, customer quotes, etc.
• Develop and implement comprehensive technical and infrastructure strategies that support ITC’s strategic objectives for the Agency.
• Analyze existing technical solution the service delivery teams provide the Agency identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct research to understand the target audience to ensure the technical strategies and solutions resonates with the intended audience.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in related field
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution (preferred)
• Demonstrated experience using current customer state viewpoints to identify and analyze pain points and opportunities (PPOs) within the customer contracts and environment ecosystem. 
• Demonstrated experience creating and utilizing architecture best practice and state of the industry design principles, practices, and patterns to ensure alignment with customer and corporate IT Strategies and Reference Architectures. 
• Experience leading development and executing a technical roadmap aligned with business objectives and value outcomes. 
• Experience providing technical leadership and mentorship to the cloud and engineering teams. 
• Experience ensuring scalability, security, and performance of cloud infrastructure and applications. 
• Demonstrates knowledge of industry and technology trends to include, but not limited to: Cloud Services, ServiceNow, Salesforce, Zero Trust, Analytic & Data solutions, etc. 
• Experience collaborating with product management, customer, and other internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions. 
• Experience using best practices for Systems Architecture, Operations Engineering, and Software development, including agile, lean systems engineering, and ITIL methodologies 
• Demonstrates a lean systems engineering background and approach to design and implementation. 
• Experience evaluating and recommending technologies that enhance an organization’s technical capabilities. 
• Experience overseeing architecture design and implementation across various projects. 
• Experience leading efforts to optimize data storage, retrieval, and analytics through effective use of databases and data warehouses. 
• Demonstrated capability in executive level communication 
• Demonstrated experience conducting an analysis of technical alternatives 
• Have obtained an ITIL certification or demonstrated engineering ops skillsets 
• Participated in vendor evaluations and technology assessments 
• Experience leading, evaluating and participating in technical solutioning and design activities for Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Task Orders (TO’s) and other solution activities  
• Have obtained AWS and/or Azure Certification and demonstrated experience with cloud provisioning, cloud optimization, and cloud security 

Preferred Skills:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong technical acumen with ability to able to understand your point of view
• Self-starter willing to support the team where and as needed
• Perpetual Learner

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have, and willing and able to get and maintain a Public Trust Clearance
• Must be US Citizen or possess Green Card

Benefits

The Company

We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long-term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let’s solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team, you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths, all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork, dedication, and excellence.

We hold three ISO certifications (27001:2013, 20000-1:2011, 9001:2015) and two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC).

Industry Recognition

Growth | Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Private Companies, DC Metro List Fastest Growing; Washington Business Journal: Fastest Growing Companies, Top Performing Small Technology Companies in Greater D.C.

Culture | Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 Honoree; Virginia Best Place to Work; Washington Business Journal: Best Places to Work, Corporate Diversity Index Winner – Mid-Size Companies, Companies Owned by People of Color; Department of Labor’s HireVets for our work helping veterans transition; SECAF Award of Excellence finalist; Victory Military Friendly Brand; Virginia Values Veterans (V3); Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Corporate Breath Award

Benefits

We offer great benefits – Competitive Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Resources Coverage, 401(k) with company matching with NO vesting period.  ITC Health benefits have a $0 premium for certain plans for eligible employees.

We invest in our employees – Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development.  Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development.

We work hard, we play hard. ITC is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities – virtual and in-person – e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations. In alignment with our commitment to our communities, we also host and attend charity galas/events. We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative, innovative, and happy.

AAEO & VEVRAA

ITC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and a VEVRAA (Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act) Federal Contractor. As such, any personnel decisions (hire, promotion, job status, etc.) on applicants and/or employees are based on merit, qualifications, competence, and business needs, not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information of the employee or family member of the employee, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by federal, state or local law.

ITC maintains a strong commitment to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. We have developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure our hiring practices align with these requirements.

As a part of our VEVRAA compliance efforts, ITC has established an affirmative action plan that outlines our commitment to the recruitment, hiring, and advancement of protected veterans. This plan is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness.

We encourage protected veterans to self-identify during the application process. This information is strictly confidential and will only be used for reporting and compliance purposes as required by law. Providing this information is voluntary, and it will not impact your eligibility for employment.

Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends beyond legal compliance. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees, including protected veterans, are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.

How to Apply

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Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations, please email [email protected].   #itccareers #LI-BK1