Sr. Technical Solutions Architect (DOD)

Company Overview:

At Credence, we support our clients’ mission-critical needs, powered by technology. We provide cutting-edge solutions, including AI/ML, secure cloud, digital transformation, and advanced intelligence capabilities, to the largest defense, health, and international development federal organizations. Through partnership and trust, we increase mission success for war-fighters and secure our nation for a better future. We are privately held, are repeatedly recognized as a top place to work, and have been on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list for the last 12 years. We practice servant leadership and believe that by focusing on the success of our clients, team members, and partners, we all achieve greater success.

Job Description: 

Credence is seeking a Technical Solution Architect to support our US Department of Defense IT Program Architecture and Infrastructure support services programs. Credence is looking for leaders who can leverage cutting edge technologies in Data, AI, Cyber, Software Development and Cloud to bring efficiencies and solutions to our federal clients. The Solution Architect position will look at the existing environment and analyze what technologies are available and what products to develop, to provide the best solutions for solving federal IT Infrastructure challenges. The person in this role will help build a bridge between the business and the technical solution, and guide and monitor solutions from the program/project inception through to go live operational status.

• This role is client-facing and would be responsible for providing guidance for full life cycle IT Programs deliverables and support. 
• Will create a technical vision for solutions.
• Will design, describe, develop, and manage new or improved solutions.
• Will be responsible for providing recommendations and road-maps for proposed solutions.
• Responsible for working as an advocate for process improvements.
• Will be responsible for communicating new features and benefits to partners, customers, and other stakeholders
• Will be responsible for reviewing and validating the solution design.
• Must have the ability to effectively document and monitor requirements needed to institute proposed solutions.
• Responsible for collaborating with multiple technical and business stakeholders.
• Responsible for proving end to end technical leadership to a team throughout the project life-cycle.
• Must have demonstrated experience developing proof-of-concept projects to validate proposed solutions.
• Must be able to maintain knowledge of current project status and technology being implemented across a large business

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or equivalent work experience.
• US Citizenship is required for this federal role.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a successful Federal Background Investigation.
• SECRET security clearance required
• Must have a minimum of ten (10) years of related experience is required or a master's degree in computer science or related field is preferred.
• Project and Program Management and leadership skills.
• Federal Defense agency experience and awareness of Federal and DoD Government resources for guiding solution architecture is required
• Knowledge of IT Asset Management (ITAM).
• Knowledge of Network Engineering.
• Knowledge of Cloud Standards and Best Practices, Price Models, Service Models (Iaas and PaaS) and Cybersecurity concepts in the Federal Government.
• Experience with the following: Cloud Services, DevOps, API Architecture, NSOC, Apps Development,  AI, ML, and RPA.
• Understanding of ITIL, Agile, Service-Oriented Architecture, Component-Based Development, Lean Six Sigma Process Improvement, DevOps, Automated Testing and Deployment, Microservices, and Containerization.
• Experience in the design of medium to large-sized software applications, preferably in the cloud and/or container environment.
• Modern application development experience.
• Certifications preferred: PMP, Agile, ITSM, ITIL and Agile.
• Experience with modern DBMS database engines.
• Experience in using AI tools to improve efficiencies across organizations
• Critical thinking and the ability to look at problems from different angle.

Work Location: On-site - Dayton OH

Credence is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.  Please join us, and together, we can build a better world powered by AI/ML, Data Fusion, Analytics, and Cloud technologies!

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