Principal Solutions Architect / Software Engineer - Principal II
Location: Dulles, VA
Must have an active Secret Clearance
Node is supporting a U.S. Government customer on a large mission critical development and sustainment program to design, build, deliver, and operate a network operations environment; including introducing new cyber capabilities to address emerging threats.
Node is seeking a Principal Solutions Architect to support the design, development, and deployment of advanced cybersecurity capabilities.
Responsibilities Include:
Implements SAFe Agile best practices and the intersection of SAFe practices with data management and governance
Applies leading-edge principles, theories, and concepts, and contributes to the development of new principles and concepts
Works on unusually complex problems and provides highly innovative solutions
Operates with substantial latitude for unreviewed action or decision, and mentors or supervises employees in both firm and technical competencies
Works with product and engineering teams to understand the tradeoffs of potential solutions and how they fit into product roadmaps
Plans, develops, and implements large scale projects from conception to completion
Develops and architects lifecycle of projects working on different technologies and platforms
Translates business requirements/objectives into technical applications and solutions
Exercise creative, innovative, and critical thinking to troubleshoot systems and advance project initiatives
Deliver innovative, flexible, integrated solutions to meet customers changing business needs/requirements
Provide consultation to product/engineering teams and stakeholders on business processes and existing system functionality that ensures technical and business aspects of solutions are aligned to the proposed value
Utilizing industry best practices for root cause analysis of Enterprise architecture, design, or configuration failures related to Cyber security
Requirements
Required Skills:
U.S. Citizenship
Active Secret clearance. Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
10+ years of directly relevant software development experience
6+ years' experience with Agile software development programs
Demonstrated experience with Lean-Agile principles, metrics, and technology and/or experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Lean Thinking, Lean Six Sigma
Understands complex data models
Strong background in AWS, database, networking, and software development solutions
Strong background in multi-tiered architecture using microservices
Strong background in developing identity and access management solutions
Strong ability to be creative, innovative, and possess advanced decision-making skills
Strong knowledge of technology trends and champions new ideas and product and process improvements
Experience with multiple Agile tools, including JIRA and Confluence
Desired Skills:
Experience developing, delivering, upgrading, and maintaining a web-based operational system that provides a real-time malware analysis capability
Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or similar framework
Knowledge of AWS and/or Azure cloud architectures and implementations
Technical understanding of cybersecurity attack techniques
Experience working on projects that implement systems into production
Experience in developing malware analysis systems
Developing metrics to measure system performance using Grafana
Required Education:
Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline is required. [Twelve (12) years of experience (for a total of twenty-two (22) or more years) may be substituted for a degree.]
Advanced degree (Master's) is desired
Desired Certifications:
Agile software development methodology certification (e.g. SCRUM Master) highly desired
AWS Associate Architect certification
Company Overview:
Node.Digital is an independent Digital Automation & Cognitive Engineering company that integrates best-of-breed technologies to accelerate business impact.
Our Core Values help us in our mission. They include:
OUR CORE VALUES
Identifying the:RIGHT PEOPLE:and developing them to their full capabilities
Our customer's "Mission" is our "Mission". Our:MISSION FIRST:approach is designed to keep our customers fully engaged while becoming their trusted partner
We believe in:SIMPLIFYING:complex problems with a relentless focus on agile delivery excellence
Our mantra is ":Simple*Secure*Speed:" in delivery of innovative services and solutions
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic Life
Long- Term Disability
Health Saving Account
401K
Three weeks of PTO
10 Paid Holidays
Pre-Approved Online Training
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education and Non-profit Organizations
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