Software/DevSecOps Solution Architect, Principal

Location: Rockville, MD (Hybrid)

Required Clearance: Ability to obtain Public Trust

LCG is a minority-owned technology consulting firm that has been a trusted partner to more than 40 federal agencies, including 21 of the 27 Institutes and Centers (ICs) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). For over 25 years, LCG has brought digitization and innovation to the Health and Human Services (HHS) and the NIH ecosystems. We support IT organizations by bringing precision technology and operation models that achieve mission capabilities and performance success.

Position Description:

The Software/DevSecOps Solution Architect, Principal is responsible for shaping and standardizing LCG's software application development and DevSecOps frameworks to drive efficiency, security, and scalability across the organization. This role focuses on leading the strategic and technical direction of software architecture, ensuring that solutions align with client goals and remain adaptable to future technological advancements.

The architect oversees the deployment and optimization of the DevSecOps platform, ensuring it meets client needs while fostering a culture of continuous improvement through feedback and iterative development. This role involves active collaboration, leveraging diverse perspectives to design and implement effective solutions informed by a thorough understanding of organizational and client-specific challenges.

All solutions and frameworks adhere to industry best practices, organizational governance, and security standards, delivering sustainable, innovative, and forward-thinking software and DevSecOps capabilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and standardize application development frameworks, including Agile, DevOps, and SecOps, to ensure consistency, efficiency, and quality in software development across projects.
• Develop and implement standard operating policies and procedures for application development to guide teams and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Establish a cloud-independent DevSecOps platform to streamline development, security, and operations while maintaining flexibility across cloud environments.
• Integrate Low Code/No Code platforms into development frameworks to enhance agility and enable business users to actively participate in the development process.
• Stay current on cloud technologies and incorporate emerging AI tools and capabilities into software development practices to ensure the organization remains innovative and competitive.
• Drive business growth by developing technical solutions, contributing to proposal writing, and presenting application development and DevSecOps strategies to potential customers during pre-solicitation activities.
• Contribute to the strategic vision for architecture and DevSecOps by providing technical leadership to shape the future of software application development and modernization solutions
• Lead and support Agile Transformation efforts by driving the adoption of Agile practices across development teams to enhance collaboration and productivity.
• Enforce high-level governance and develop policies for software development to ensure alignment with industry standards and organizational goals.
• Drive innovation in software development by advocating for new technologies, methodologies, and approaches to enhance the organization's capabilities and efficiency.
• Collaborating with joint venture partners to build trust-based relationships, share expertise, foster knowledge exchange, ensure alignment on shared goals, and support the development of mutual capabilities to enhance program success.

Requirements

Preferred Certifications ( 1 or more):

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate

Competency (knowledge, skills, and abilities)

Compensation and Benefits

The projected compensation range for this position is $169,400.00 to $223,900.00 per year benchmarked in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The target salary for this role is $196,800.00. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Salary at LCG is determined by various factors, including but not limited to role, location, the combination of education/training, knowledge, skills, competencies, certifications, and work experience.

LCG offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance options (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement plan contributions, as well as paid leave, federal holidays, professional development, and lifestyle benefits.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

If you are interested in applying for employment with LCG and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department by email at hr@lcginc.com.

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