Title:

This is contingency hire for a full-time position supporting a government agency in Northern Virginia.  The Software Architect will serve as a bridge between enterprise technical architecture and mission requirements.  The position will review individual system software architectures and designs.  The architect is needed to identify specific business problems and then work alongside a team to create an integrated enterprise solution, that assures for seamless integration of all systems and shared components.  The architect needs to have program management skills to ensure all key stakeholders all informed to ensure success in support of critical national security missions.

Job Duties:

Analyze current technologies used within the agency and determine ways to improve

Assess the business impact of technical choices

Document and monitor requirements needed to institute integrated enterprise solutions

Collaborate with IT professionals to ensure hardware is available and sufficient for project needs

Account for project challenges on constraints including risks, time, resources, and scope

Research current and emerging technologies and provide recommendations on adoption

Minimum Qualifications:

At least 16 years of experience specific to technical and programmatic integration or a related field

Experience developing IT and cloud infrastructure

Experience in software engineering, design architecture, analyzing computer hardware and software solutions

Understanding of best practices regarding system security measures and business analysis techniques

Previous project management experience

Proven work experience as a Software Architect or similar role

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related discipline (STEM)

Certifications in architecture or IT development

Desire Qualifications:

Knowledge of agency operating systems and databases

Cloud certification (Azure or AWS)

Experience in the use of Tableau, SharePoint, JIRA and Confluence

Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related STEM field

Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) or its DoD equivalent or coursework

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.