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Full Time
12/1/2024
Washington, DC 20022
(9.7 miles)
Overview: The Infrastructure Union Region Leader is responsible for directing and advancing the overall performance and growth of their assigned region. This region’s focus is on primarily union Rail, Port, Environmental, Electrical, and Civil construction projects across the United States. The Corporate office for this group sits in the Midwest (IL). The Infrastructure Union Region Leader will work closely with regional leadership to develop both short-term and long-term goals which promote safety, quality, profitability, and growth. This position will report to the Infrastructure Executive Vice President of the Mastec Clean Energy and Infrastructure group.Company OverviewWith more than a century of exceptional work on our resume, William Charles Construction remains guided by the pursuit of excellence. Our “Do it Right the First Time” work ethic has been the cornerstone of our business philosophy since 1892. With our broad background in heavy civil construction, environmental management and mining and materials production, we have the expertise to help our customers complete their most complex projects.William Charles Construction is part of the newest MasTec business segment. MasTec’s Clean Energy and Infrastructure Group (CE&I) is a $4 billion annual revenue business unit that provides construction services for industrial facilities; building products manufacturers, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants; solar, wind, and thermal energy plants; buildings, and infrastructure.MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, boasts a rich history of over 90 years in the construction industry. With more than 35,000 workers and over 400 offices nationwide, we offer our employees the flexibility to work in various locations. Responsibilities: Provide strategic insight, operational advice, and leadership to drive the region's short-term and long-term business goals.Recommend and implement an overall business plan for the region, while continuously monitoring and identifying new opportunities.Provide senior leadership to all leaders and directors within this team to achieve their overall goals.Enhance and/or develop, implement, and enforce policies and procedures of the organization by way of systems that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the corporation.Confer with sector Executive Vice President and other management personnel on business continuity and succession planning.Ensure data-driven decisions and accurate and timely reporting within the departments as well as between the departments and internal and external clients.Inspire trust and ethical behavior by creating a positive team atmosphere of integrity with fair and respectful behavior.Lead the Departments to ensure all teams are working toward and responsible for maximizing the organizations profit.Evaluate department structures and team plans for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the group as well as providing individuals with professional and personal growth with emphasis on opportunities (where possible) of individuals.Support the sector Executive Vice President and participate in the development of the organizations plans and programs as a tactical partner in evaluating and advising on the impact of long-range planning on the areas of responsibility.Establish credibility throughout the organization as an effective developer of solutions to business challenges.Oversee development and implementation of key initiatives and Standard Operating Procedure development within each of the departments, driving them to successful closure.Develop strategic plans and lead team in the execution to drive extensive market growth.Establish and maintain relationships with external partners to support the organizations strategic plan.Maintain and nurture relationships with senior leaders at partner companies to ensure that all parties are satisfied with progress and outcome of partnerships.Other duties as requested by the Infrastructure Executive Vice President.Competencies:LeadershipStrategic ThinkingBusiness AcumenProblem Solving/AnalysisDecision MakingPerformance ManagementResults DrivenCommunication ProficiencyFinancial Management Qualifications: QualificationsBachelor's degree (B. S.) in Construction Management, Engineering, or related major or equivalent combination of education and experience15 years of construction Industry experience/knowledge of construction techniques, estimating and construction management.Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesProven leadership and team building skills. Ability to build consensus, rally support around common goals and to motivate groups and individuals. Proven negotiation and mediation skills. Ability to overcome obstacles to cooperation and to foster harmonious relations.Advanced project management skills. Easily balances competing priorities, complex situations, and tight deadlines.Ability to think strategically and creatively.Ability to rapidly process and comprehend large amounts of detailed information consider the implications and consequences of new facts and make decisions.Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills. Ability to be articulate, concise, compelling and diplomatic.Work EnvironmentWhen visiting jobsites, the work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautionsThis work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noisesWhat's in it for you:Financial WellbeingCompetitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increaseAnnual incentive plan401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)Health & WellnessMedical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and childrenDiabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet InsuranceFamily & LifestylePaid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement LeaveMilitary Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits ContinuationEmployee Assistance ProgramPlanning for the UnexpectedShort and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismembermentVoluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverageEmergency Travel Assistance ProgramGroup legal planPosition may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact . Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud athttps://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.#LI-Onsite #LI-SC1 Appcast (For Export): #appflash
Full Time
12/1/2024
Laurel, MD 20723
(25.1 miles)
DescriptionAre you interested in working with internal and external project teams responsible for all aspects of facilities projects from design through construction Would you like to work at the nation 's largest university affiliated research center supporting construction projects of national significance If so the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), a national leader in scientific research and development, located midway between Baltimore and Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Construction Cost Estimatorfor design and construction of new buildings and renovations of existing buildings.In the Senior Construction Cost Estimator position, you will be a key contributor as you prepare estimates by developing project work breakdown structures, calculating complete scope of work take-offs, apply construction means and methods, perform constructability reviews and calculate total project costs. Design teams will also collaborate with you on the quality and amount of input vital to develop the efficient design solutions. You will develop cost estimates, reports and presentations as well as analyze historical data.As a Senior Construction Cost Estimator your responsibilities include...Works with the Facilities Design and Construction (FDC) leadership team to develop estimating systems and processesApply estimating terminology, measures, concepts, and principlesRecognizes how various processes/project actions and assumptions may impact the project estimates and begin to assist in quantifying the impactProvide review and analysis of contractor bids on construction projectsReads and interprets drawings and specificationsWorks with the Project Manager to develop cash flow schedules and estimatesUnderstand market price for construction materials and labor costs in the Baltimore/Washington regionUse software such as Navisworks, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam to provide cost estimatesReview design changes in terms of cost impact to the projectReview construction change orders for cost and schedule impactPerform value engineering and estimate cost savingsPerform constructability reviews and recommendations, identifying the cost impactCompile and record all related documentsCost consulting from inception to completion and ongoing cost advice to FDC leadership at a portfolio levelBuild out and run a comprehensive cost refence database of historical projects based on project type, size, use cases, etc.Track the latest costs trends as it relates to design and construction projectsYou will apply APL vehicles in the course of day to day operations. QualificationsYou meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you have...Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction ManagementFive (5) years related estimating experienceExperience leading, assembling and communicating estimate work to Clients and bid sheets for contractorsStrong and effective written, oral and presentation skillsProficient skills in the area of current technology, i.e., Microsoft Office SuiteExperience with estimating software such as CostWorks, Timberline, and MII Estimating systemsDemonstrates an ability to complete tasks with independently and with minimum supervisionProficient at relationship building and conflict resolutionExtensive knowledge of construction methods and techniques, attention to detail ensuring accurate results, ability to identify cost drivers and pull data from industry leading cost publicationsExperienced with providing efficient alternatives and different material selections, construction equipment, and production methods for each project in order to maintain scope, schedule, and budgetPerformance of this job requires a valid state of residence driver's license. The selected candidate will be subject to a motor vehicle record check.Are able to obtain a Top Secret level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government secret clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenshipYou go above and beyond minimum qualifications for the job if you...Bachelor’s degree plus 10 years of experience in estimating/cost consultingPrevious experience working on complex, secure government or defense industry projectsProfessional registration from a construction industry recognized association such as the Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) from the American Society of Professional Estimators, the Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA) from the International Cost Estimating & Analysis Association, the Professional Certificate in Construction Estimating (PCSE), Certificate in Construction Estimating (CiCE), or other relevant certification associationsWhy work at APL The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates. At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities athttp://www.jhuapl.edu/careers. About UsAPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact . Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Minimum Rate$90,000 Annually Maximum Rate$220,000 Annually
Full Time
11/24/2024
Washington, DC 20022
(9.7 miles)
Azure Solutions Architect with .Net (On site) Cognizant is looking for Azure Solutions Architect and individual who shall specialize in computing workload design. Primary focus will be on creating robust and efficient solutions for compute-intensive workloads within the Azure cloud environment involving architecture design resource allocation high-performance computing serverless and event-driven architecture security and compliance monitoring and troubleshooting. designing micro front-end patterns ensuring seamless integration across components and services. Technical architect will be leveraging React and related libraries (e.g. Redux Flux Webpack) for efficient UI development. Prior experience working as a solution architect involving Azure cloud is a must. If you’re like us, you’ve got big ideas. At Cognizant, we’re exploring new ideas every day. We help industry leading companies reinvent their business models and innovate products that create new valueby connecting people with things, insights, and experiences. Cognizant Digital Engineering designs, engineers and delivers digital products and experiences that drive digital-first business models. We offer the most comprehensive digital engineering expertise and client-centric methodology for sustainable innovation. Job Location: Washington - DC (On site) Responsibilities: Design compute architectures that optimize resource utilization minimize latency and enhance overall system performance.Consider factors such as virtual machines (VMs) containers serverless computing and batch processing.Determine the appropriate compute resources (VM sizes instance types etc.) based on workload characteristics.Implement auto-scaling strategies to handle varying workloads.Optimize parallel processing GPU utilization and distributed computing.Be capable of designed transactional compute patterns with compensation patternsDesign event-driven workflows that respond dynamically to triggers.Leverage Azure Event Grid and Azure Event Hubs.Implement access controls encryption and network segmentation.Troubleshoot performance bottlenecks and optimize resource utilization.Design compute workloads utilizing networking components and micro segmentationFamiliarity with IAM Azure Policy and Private Link configurationProvide a long-term vision for the platform considering changes in technology within the context of ITS current implementation and our feature roadmap.In-depth understanding of the business environment its processes and complexities of the organization and apply the knowledge towards the proposed work program.Design and validate solutions that are practical, flexible resilient scalable, reusable and strategic.Architect solutions across multiple IT environments and Business system components envision solutions for projects / programs / applications.Work closely with development teams bridging the gap between design and implementation.Interact with other Enterprise Architecture and Enterprise Platform teams to ensure that solutions are built in adherence with the defined enterprise standards.Well-versed in the latest technologies and tools being used to improve IT development and delivery.Work with stakeholders to offer contextualized technology strategies solutions and roadmaps which are aligned to their business needs.Document key artifacts related to WBG application environments integration platforms data flows application inventories entity-relationships and process workflows.Help build supporting frameworks for on-premises mobile cloud-native and hybrid solution architecture approaches and implementations aligned with specific business application requirements and constraints. Required Qualifications · 12+ years of experience in architecting/designing compute-intensive solutions with Azure. · Preferable certification: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert · Proven track record of developing Azure architecture for large-scale production-grade applications · In-depth knowledge of .Net frameworks & Azure compute services (VMs Azure Web-Apps App Services Logic Apps Azure Kubernetes Service Azure Batch etc.). · Experience with frontend skills like Angular 2-18 & React JS Certifications Required · MS Azure Certified Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life InsurancePaid holidays plus Paid Time Off401(k) plan and contributionsLong-term/Short-term DisabilityPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Stock Purchase Plan . Why Choose Cognizant It takes a lot to succeed in today’s fast-paced market, and Cognizant Technology Solutions has become a leader in the industry. We love big ideas and even bigger dreams! We stand out because we put human experiences at the core. Our associates enjoy robust benefits and training opportunities from our industry-recognized, award-winning Academy team. You will have access to hundreds of technical trainings to keep your skillsets fresh and have opportunities to acquire certifications in the newest technologies. Apply Now!!
Full Time
12/1/2024
Herndon, VA 20170
(21.3 miles)
The Digital Grid Solutions Architect must have an advanced understanding of multi-domain operations and joint all-domain command and control (JADC2), tactical datalinks and how to integrate them into military operations, AI-driven big data solutions and analytics, and next-gen mission systems. In this position, you will be involved in current operations for Digital Grid business area, working with the US Government and industry partner.The Digital Grid Solution Architect builds detailed architecture blueprints and software product roadmaps to enable solving business problems of highest priority and complexity. They must have an high degree of understanding of the customer requirement elicitation process and must be able to take those requirements and map to software roadmaps. The Solution Architect ensures solutions align to Enterprise Architecture strategies, standards, and patterns across business, data, applications, and infrastructure architecture layers. He/she facilitates coordination with business area leadership, architects, and SMEs within the assigned business organizations, as well as BD leadership, He/she also acts as a primary source on prioritization decisions along with Technology and BD on software pipeline decisions. The Solution Architects stays current on applicable technologies to the Digital Grid product line.The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber. https://www.sncorp.com/company/business-areas/Responsibilities:The Digital Grid Sr. Solution Architect is expected to be intimately familiar with all aspects of operation and employment of the equipment supported by the Digital Grid team including all in house software applications, data solutions and product lines.Responsible for building demonstrations for potential customers in support of Business Development initiativesResponsible for supporting white paper and proposal efforts by providing subject matter expertise and technical writing support.Responsible for requirement elicitation and requirements prioritization in support of Agile Software development roadmaps to include software product managementCollect feedback from stakeholders to make necessary improvements and adjustments to solutions being designed or fieldedKey technical contributor to producing technical notes, white papers, and proof of conceptsProvide engineering support to the Digital Grid BD Team and ensure MST technology roadmaps are relevant in meeting the strategic business goalsTravel is required up to 25% annually (Customer Engagement, Business Development, Exercise, and Integration support to end users).Must-haves:Bachelor's Degree in a related field10 or more years of relevant experienceHigher education may substitute for relevant experienceRelevant experience may be considered in lieu of required educationExperience with enterprise architecture, capability planning, and alignment of IT to corporate and BU strategyFamiliarity with wireless networks, tactical communications and personal computersExperience designing, developing, and integrating applicationsExperience using Multi-INT fusion (OSINT, SIGINT, Imagery, Cyber) or commercial data fusion to build full scope analytical productsKey technical contributor to producing technical notes, white papers, and proof of conceptsExperience in eliciting software and systems requirements along with the prioritization and managementFull understanding of DoD military operations specifically within the special operations and intelligence communitiesStateside/International travel is required up to 25% annually (Customer Engagement, Business Development Support, Training, Exercise, and Integration support to end users)An active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance with SCI eligibility, is required.Preferred:Thorough knowledge of Navy tactical datalink hardware is highly desirable (Link 16)Thorough knowledge of modern software development architectures and integration patternsExperience or interest in SQL, Python or other data science languages and toolsExperience with drafting reference architectureVendor management experienceCommunication and customer interface skillsExperience in supporting Business Development QualificationExperience with Agile Development ProcessesComprehensive understanding of system level maintenance of networks and communications systemsFamiliarity with big data analyticsBackground with US Military Intelligence and/or the US Intelligence Community doctrineExperience in tasking, collection, processing, and dissemination activities either as a collection manager or analystStrong background with use of exploitation, data visualization and mapping toolsCurrent Security+ certificate is desirableCurrent Network+ certificate is desirableSNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.IMPORTANT NOTICE:This position requires current/active Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.
Full Time
12/1/2024
Alexandria, VA 22350
(0.3 miles)
Do you want to help define the future of Go to Market (GTM) at AWS using generative AI (GenAI) AWS Specialist Solutions Architects (SSAs) are technologists with deep domain-specific expertise, able to address advanced concepts and feature designs. As part of the AWS sales organization, SSAs work with customers who have complex challenges that require expert-level knowledge to solve. SSAs craft scalable, flexible, and resilient technical architectures that address those challenges. This might involve guiding customers as they refactor an application or designing entirely new cloud-based systems. Do you enjoy solving novel and unique technical challenges for customers Become an AWS GenAI Specialist SA! AWS is looking for a Generative AI Solutions Architect who will be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for helping customers in designing solutions that leverage our Generative AI services. You will interact with customers directly to understand the business problem, help and aid them in implementation of generative AI solutions, deliver briefing and deep dive sessions to customers and guide customer on adoption patterns and paths for generative AI. As part of the Generative AI Worldwide Specialist organization, you will work closely with other Solution Architects from various geographies to enable large-scale customer use cases and drive the adoption of Amazon Web Services for GenAI services. You will interact with other Data Scientists and Solution Architects in the field, providing guidance on their customer engagements. You will develop white papers, blogs, reference implementations, and presentations to enable customers and partners to fully leverage Generative AI services on Amazon Web Services. You will also create field enablement materials for the broader technical field population, to help them understand how to integrate AWS Generative AI solutions into customer architectures. You drive effective feedback gathering from customers, and you distill and translate that feedback into clear business and technical requirements for product and engineering teams to review. Key job responsibilities- Represent the voice of the customer; bring customer feedback to product teams to influence feature development and future product roadmap.- Provide advanced technical knowledge to your domain aligned GTM teams to unblock our customers’ largest and most critical business challenges. - Act as a thought leader sharing best practices through forums such as AWS blogs, whitepapers, reference architectures and public-speaking events such as AWS Summit, AWS re: Invent, etc.- Partner with Business Development teams to define the technical components of best in class GTM concepts, solutions, and initiatives.- Develop and support an AWS internal community of technical subject matter experts worldwide. Create field enablement materials for the broader SA population, to help them understand how to integrate Amazon Web Services solutions into customer architectures.About the teamWhy AWSAmazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.Diverse ExperiencesAmazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.Work/Life BalanceWe value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.Inclusive Team CultureHere at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.Mentorship and Career GrowthWe’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 8+ years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics) experience- 3+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures experience- 10+ years of IT development or implementation/consulting in the software or Internet industries experiencePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of infrastructure architecture, database architecture and networking experience- Experience working with end user or developer communitiesAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $138,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $239,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Full Time
11/22/2024
Sterling, VA 20166
(24.5 miles)
Overview: GovCIO is currently hiring for an Enterprise Architect with an active Secret clearance to design and develop network and system architectures. This position will be located in Sterling, Virginia and is a fully remote position. Responsibilities: Designs and develops network and system architectures, and defines key capabilities and performance requirements. Defines total systems design and technology maturity constraints in accordance with mission requirements. Develops network and system element architecture and design and interface definitions. Defines network and system implementation approach and operational concept. Develops models and architectural guidelines for current and future network and system development. Ensures requirements are met and evaluates performance with customer.Engineer and architect enterprise IT systems and applications in an on-premises and cloud environment.Lead migrations of applications and/or systems to the cloud (public, private and hybrid), and experience with mobile applications and data analytics.Manage and consolidate diverse user interfaces and architectures within an application portfolio, and provide detailed engineering and technical leadership to engineering staff involving multiple, complex, and interrelated project tasks.Apply experience with Cloud Service Providers such as AWS and MS Azure; and with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, GitLab, Maven, Selenium, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm Charts. Qualifications: High School with 10+ years network architecture (or commensurate experience)Secret Clearance with ability to obtain and hold DEA suitability. Company Overview: GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets. Posted Pay RangeThe posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors. Posted Salary Range: USD $161,900.00 - USD $173,000.00 /Yr.
Full Time
11/6/2024
Washington, DC 20036
(7.1 miles)
Type of Requisition:RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess:Top SecretClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:Top Secret/SCIPublic Trust/Other Required:NoneJob Family:Systems EngineeringJob Qualifications:Skills:Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Systems Architecture, Systems Engineering, Systems ManagementCertifications:CompTIA - Security+ CE - CompTIAExperience:10 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:YesJob Description:Principal Architect - LinuxSeize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Principal Architect for Linuxwith GDIT. A career in systems engineering means designing and implementing the systems that matter most. You will ensure that Linuxsite design, architecture, and certificate services are functioning properly and securely across the enterprise. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Principal Architect for Linux, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Principal Architect for Linux joining our team to bring professionalism and initiative to a fast-paced environment that offers extensive options for training, certification, and career advancement. When we succeed, you succeed and together our best becomes better.HOW A PRINCIPAL ARCHITECTFOR LINUXWILL MAKE AN IMPACT:Act as lead architect within a team of technical leads to create advanced Linux architectures and designs so they integrate seamlessly with the current Linux and Windows environment.Enterprise Authorization: Integrate Linux Systems (currently, RHEL 7/8 and Ubuntu systems) into a primary Windows environment (workstations & servers) where authentication, authorization, and accounting actives are controlled by Active Directory with PKI certificates and Single Sign On.Enterprise Provisioning: Configure new Linux systems for customer use and ensuring that initial configurations meet required enterprise baselines & controls (e.g., proper agents installed, proper configs, etc.)Integrate Linux systems with other enterprise tooling (e.g., ACAS, Splunk, SolarWinds, Backup systems, etc.)Required SkillsEducation: BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related technology field. Experience may be substituted for education.Required Experience:Minimum 14yearsof relevant experience supporting projects of similar size, scope and complexity.Required Technical Experience:Thorough experience preferably with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Ubuntu or a derivative.Candidate will be required to acquire DoD Instruction 8570 Level II Certification within 6 months of assignment.Security Clearance Level: Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility and a T5 or T5R within the last 5 yearsRequired Skills and Abilities: Highly motivated, self-starter; ability to work alone (90% of work is individual); heavy research and development when necessary.Location: Washington, District of Columbia; limited telework may be availableGDIT IS YOUR PLACE:401K with company matchComprehensive health and wellness packagesInternal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your careerProfessional growth opportunities including paid education and certificationsCutting-edge technology you can learn fromRest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays#createyourcareer#SysAdminCareersThe likely salary range for this position is $203,150 - $274,850. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.Scheduled Weekly Hours:40Travel Required:Less than 10%Telecommuting Options:HybridWork Location:USA DC WashingtonAdditional Work Locations:Total Rewards at GDIT:Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Full Time
11/6/2024
Laurel, MD 20723
(25.1 miles)
DescriptionAre you a highly motivated solutions architect with exceptional technical and leadership skills Do you have a passion for developing both the systems and relationships that lead to tangible impact If so, consider joining us in the Decision Systems Group (QAX) as we work to advance the safety and security of the nation through "Critical Contributions to Critical Challenges". We are advancing analytic methods and developing integrated software systems empowering informed decision making. We are working to advance the forefront of national and health security.As Solutions Architect in QAX, you will...Design and develop high-performance, scalable, and resilient decision support systems.Collaborate with internal and external partners to understand and translate requirements into deployable solutionsEvaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools for analytic and decision support applicationsDevelop proof of concept prototypes to explore and validate architectural recommendations and new technologiesCreate detailed system architecture diagrams and documentation, communicating system concepts to an audience with a broad range of technical backgroundsProvide technical leadership on project teams from a systems perspectiveConduct architectural reviews and broader risk assessments for existing and developing systems QualificationsYou meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...Possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or other technical fieldHave 5+ years managing teams and projects developing technical enterprise solutions for business process improvementHave knowledge of data and/or microservices architecturesPossess excellent problem-solving and analytical skillsAre able to obtain a Secret level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...Have experience evaluating different software architectures and providing recommendations based on user requirements and constraintsHave experience migrating legacy applications to cloud environmentsAre familiar with government and Department of Defense acquisition and ATO processesHave experience working as part of cross-functional teams and leading by influenceWhy work at APL The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities athttp://www.jhuapl.edu/careers. About UsAPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact . Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Minimum Rate$90,000 Annually Maximum Rate$220,000 Annually
Full Time
11/24/2024
Washington, DC 20022
(9.7 miles)
The Role: Cognizant is looking for an experienced and innovative Senior .NET/Azure Architect to serve our diverse base of global clients. As a member of our team, you will build cutting edge, cloud-based software that powers modern business. An ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working in a diverse, collaborative, geographically distributed team. Similarly, the ideal candidate is an expert engineer who values the “team”, drives continuous improvement and is unafraid to challenge the legacy status quo with creative cloud-based solutions. Location: This is an onsite role working in Washington DC. Responsibilities: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand workload requirements, performance expectations, and scalability needs. Consider factors such as virtual machines (VMs), containers, serverless computing, and batch processing. Determine the appropriate compute resources (VM sizes, instance types, etc.) based on workload characteristics. Balance cost-effectiveness with performance requirements. Implement auto-scaling strategies to handle varying workloads. Be capable of designing for High availability and fault tolerance. Optimize parallel processing, GPU utilization, and distributed computing. Ensure efficient data movement and synchronization. Design event-driven workflows that respond dynamically to triggers. Leverage Azure Event Grid and Azure Event Hubs. Integrate security best practices into compute designs. Implement access controls, encryption, and network segmentation. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. Define monitoring metrics for compute resources. Set up alerts, logging, and diagnostics. Troubleshoot performance bottlenecks and optimize resource utilization. In depth understanding of the business environment, its processes and complexities of the organization and apply the knowledge towards the proposed work program. Design and validate solutions that are practical, flexible, resilient, scalable, reusable, and strategic. Promote component-based development, emphasizing reusability and consistency. Recognize and identify potential areas where existing policies and procedures require change, or where new ones need to be developed, especially regarding future business expansion. Present, discuss, and walk through the merits of the solutions recommendations with a group of enterprise architects. Institute and lead the adoption of best practices and standards, to improve the quality of the deliverables. Qualifications · 13+ years of experience in architecting/designing compute-intensive solutions with .net and Azure. Design compute workloads utilizing networking components and micro segmentation Familiarity with IAM, Azure Policy and Private Link configuration Provide a long-term vision for the platform, considering changes in technology within the context of ITS current implementation and our feature roadmap. Domain knowledge with Loan/Lending Design compute architectures that optimize resource utilization, minimize latency, and enhance overall system performance. Be capable of designed transactional compute patterns with compensation patterns Explore serverless computing options (Azure Functions, Logic Apps, etc.) for event-driven workloads.
Full Time
12/1/2024
Alexandria, VA 22350
(0.3 miles)
AWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services (SMGS) is responsible for driving revenue, adoption, and growth from the largest and fastest growing small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers including public sector. The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Solutions Architect team partners with customers to design and build some of the most scalable, flexible and resilient cloud architectures and solutions. AWS Solutions Architects collaborate with AWS Sales and other AWS teams to help address customer business challenges and accelerate the adoption of AWS services.The RoleAs a trusted customer advocate, Solutions Architects help organizations understand best practices around advanced cloud-based solutions, and provide advice on strategies for migrating existing workloads to the cloud. You’ll help drive successful business outcomes across a broad set of enterprise customers through your passion for educating, training, designing and building cloud solutions.You will have the opportunity to help shape and execute a strategy to build deep adoption and broad use of AWS within your enterprise customers, and you will do this by mobilizing resources within AWS and working with our extensive partner network.Travel is regional and is expected to be 15-20%.About the teamWhy AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.Diverse ExperiencesAWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.Inclusive Team CultureHere at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.Mentorship & Career GrowthWe’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.Work/Life BalanceWe value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 2+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures experience- 4+ years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics) experience- 10+ years of IT development or implementation/consulting in the software or Internet industries experiencePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Experience working within software development or Internet-related industries- Experience migrating or transforming legacy customer solutions to the cloud- Experience working with AWS technologies from a dev/ops perspectiveAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Full Time
11/6/2024
Falls Church, VA 22046
(8.7 miles)
Type of Requisition:RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess:NoneClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:NonePublic Trust/Other Required:NoneJob Family:Systems EngineeringJob Qualifications:Skills:Big Data Architecture, Business Process Analysis, Cloud Data Architecture, Large Scale System Design, Network Load BalancingCertifications:NoneExperience:10 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:NoJob Description:Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Systems Architect supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Flow Management Data and Services (FMDS). GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.At GDIT, people are our differentiator. Our work depends on a Systems Architect joining our team to focus on long term software modernization and development of new functional enhancements, increasing the capabilities of Traffic Flow Management (TFM). HOW A SYSTEMS ARCHITECT WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:Interface with design and implementation engineers to resolve problems in accordance with the fundamental design concepts, and user needs and constraintsAdvise on selection of technology, protocols, procedures and tools to meet the mission needsDevelop system architectures and perform technical/non-technical assessment and management as well as end-to-end flow analysis of systemsDevelop scenarios (threads) and an Operational Concept that describes the interactions between the system, the user, and the environment, that satisfies operational, support, maintenance, andConducts design tradeoff analysis and develops strategies for system development and modificationReview and/or approve system engineering documentation to ensure that processes and specifications meet system needs and are accurate, comprehensive, and completeConduct quantitative analysis in non-functional system performance areas like Reliability, Maintainability, Vulnerability, Survivability, Producibility, etc.)Capture all interface designs in a common interface control format, and store interface data in a commonly accessible repositoryAssess risks to the program and determine the probability of occurrence and quantified consequence of failureProvide technical analysis/trade-off analysis for the development, engineering, interfacing, integration, and testing of specific components of complex hardware/software systemsWHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:Education:Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics or scienceRequired Experience:Fifteen years (15) years’ experienceSecurity Clearance Level:Must be clearable for a position of Public Trust and standard background investigation checkUS Residency RequirementRequired Technical Skills:Experience analyzing complex business processes, rules and constraintsExperience developing and recommending viable approaches to efficiently meet requirementsSignificant experience with large-scale data architecture, data modeling, database design, and data systems implementationExperience with load balancing, distributed computing, and cloud architecturesSolid understanding of network and system development and deploymentExtensive experience with performing engineering and/or scientific research, studies, and analyses of specified technological, scientific, programmatic and operational issuesRequired Skills and Abilities:Ability to communicate efficiently and effectivelyDemonstrate strength in solving complex problemsLocation:Hybrid | Virginia & Washington DC AreaGDIT IS YOUR PLACE:Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home401K with company matchComprehensive health and wellness packagesInternal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your careerProfessional growth opportunities including paid education and certificationsCutting-edge technology you can learn fromRest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays#WeAreGDIT #systemsarchitect # TFMThe likely salary range for this position is $176,446 - $212,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.Scheduled Weekly Hours:40Travel Required:NoneTelecommuting Options:HybridWork Location:USA VA Falls ChurchAdditional Work Locations:Total Rewards at GDIT:Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Full Time
11/27/2024
Laurel, MD 20723
(25.1 miles)
DescriptionThe Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), a national leader in scientific research and development, located midway between Baltimore and Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Project Architect for design and construction of buildings. At APL, we solve highly unique and complex problems, which present critical challenges to our nation. APL, the nation’s largest university affiliated research center, provides U.S. government agencies with innovative solutions and expertise in support of national priorities and technology development programs. We also serve as independent trusted technical agents to the government, providing continuity for highly complex, multigenerational technology development systems.As a Senior Project Architect in the Facilities Design and Construction (FDC) Group, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a highly unique, owner driven facility design team posed with design challenges, of which have never been solved before. You will be responsible for translating existing building conditions into design documents that will be utilized to construct and modify existing buildings for new missions.As Senior Architect in FDC your duties will include:Generate designs, develop specifications, and create documentation for floor layouts, architectural interior and exterior systems, facility renovations, and ADA compliance in accordance with all applicable building and life safety codesInterpret written technical requirements for unique equipment systems and deliver facility design solutions to accommodate requirementsDevelop architectural documentation, probable labor and material cost estimates for resources to accomplish construction and renovation projectsPerform programming interviews, gather requirements, conduct field surveys, and document existing conditions for renovation and construction projectsApply technical expertise in problem solving for architectural construction and renovation projectsConsult with customers in problem identification/problem solving for architectural, structural, and life safety issuesEnsure that the production of construction documents are in compliance with APL Standards and GuidelinesReview and comment on the work of other architects, engineers, designers, and A/E consultants for technical compliance with applicable building codes and application of standard processesConduct schematic, design development, and contract document work sessions at the project siteMaintain and nurture client relationships throughout project and keeps supervisor appraised of project progress on a regular basisCommunicates with other subject areas to ensure project details and requirements are coordinated and applied prior to submittalReviews documents for consistency to current building and ADA codesProvides technical advice and solves complex issuesProvides on-going communication with team members and project collaboratorsIncorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects when appropriate QualificationsYou meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...Possess a BS or equivalent in Architecture, registered in the state of MarylandHave 8 or more years of experience as an Architect for the planning, design and construction of complex projectsAre proficient in RevitHave a strong knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, material application, and manufacturer-supplier appropriatenessHave advanced knowledge of architectural building systemsPossess a thorough understanding of project work plans, schedules, staffing, and budgetsPossess a thorough knowledge of building SMART, Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Integrated Project Delivery (IDP)Have an advanced knowledge of sustainability, integrated design, and LEED guidelinesHave the ability to work with design teams on multiple small projects of a complex scope simultaneouslyHave strong leadership skills and be able to work closely with members of the Laboratory community and outside resources to create effective relationshipsHave experience in planning, programming, budgeting, budgeting and design of buildingsPossess excellent listening, customer service, negotiation, team building and organizational skills as well as effective communication skillsAre able to obtain Top Secret level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.You will go above and beyond if you:Possess a Master's Degree in related fieldAre registered LEED APAre familiar with specification & estimating softwarePerformance of this job requires a valid state of residence driver's license. The selected candidate will be subject to a motor vehicle record check. This candidate must also be able to obtain a Top Secret level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S.citizenship.Why work at APL The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities athttp://www.jhuapl.edu/careers. About UsAPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact . Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Minimum Rate$90,000 Annually Maximum Rate$330,000 Annually
Full Time
11/24/2024
Washington, DC 20022
(9.7 miles)
.NET Azure Architect Cognizant Digital Practice helps clients reinvent products, experiences, and business models to build new value, differentiation, and drive revenue in the digital economy. We take an Experience centered approach which uses human insights to take ideas from vision to outcome and building end to end experience led solutions that enables brands to transform their customer and employee experiences using design, marketing, and commerce capabilities. Roles & responsibilities Collaborate with customers to understand workload requirements, performance expectations, and scalability needs.Design compute architectures that optimize resource utilization, minimize latency, and enhance overall system performance.Be capable of designing for High availability and fault tolerance.Optimize parallel processing, GPU utilization, and distributed computing.Ensure efficient data movement and synchronization.Be capable of designed transactional compute patterns with compensation patterns Explore serverless computing options (Azure Functions, Logic Apps, etc.) for event-driven workloads.Design event-driven workflows that respond dynamically to triggers.Leverage Azure Event Grid and Azure Event Hubs.Integrate security standard processes into compute designs.Implement access controls, encryption, and network segmentation.Work closely with development teams, bridging the gap between design and implementation.Interact with other Enterprise Architecture and Enterprise Platform teams to ensure that solutions are built in alignment with the defined enterprise standards.Manage daily technical challenges and connect with management if there are any risks or issues. Qualifications About 12+ years of experience in architecting/designing compute-intensive solutions with Azure.Preferable certification: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert Proven track record of developing Azure architecture for large-scale, production-grade applications In-depth knowledge of .Net frameworks & Azure compute services (VMs, Azure Web-Apps, App Services, Logic Apps Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Batch, etc.).Good to have frontend skills like Angular 2-18 & React JS Applications will be accepted until 12/04/2024 The annual salary for this position is between $102,600 to $162,500 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position along with the base salary, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off 401(k) plan and contributions Long-term/Short-term Disability Paid Parental Leave Employee Stock Purchase Plan Disclaimer: The benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. About Cognizant Digital Engineering Well-designed software transcends digital technology, going beyond the fulfillment of basic requirements to focus instead on human needs. Within Cognizant Digital Engineering, we help clients develop software products that transform human insights into tangible, production-ready digital solutions. We also work with our clients to scale their native cloud applications. Using insights from the lived experiences of our consumers, we seamlessly replace traditional service strategies with engaging, precise, and direct digital applications. Designing phenomenal software is vital to success in the digital economyand we understand that a human-centric approach is key to this design. About Cognizant Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) engineers’ modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we're improving everyday life. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Full Time
11/6/2024
Annapolis Junction, MD 20701
(26.4 miles)
Do you like helping U.S. Intelligence Community agencies implement innovative cloud computing solutions and solve technical problems Would you like to do this using the latest cloud computing technologies Do you have a knack for helping these groups understand application architectures and integration approaches, and the consultative and leadership skills to launch a project on a trajectory to success Are you familiar with security best practices for applications, servers, and networks Amazon Web Services is looking for highly talented and technical consultants to help accelerate our growing Professional Services business. This is an excellent opportunity to join Amazon’s world class technical teams, working with some of the best and brightest engineers while also developing your skills and furthering your career within one of the most innovative and progressive technology companies.Professional Services engage in a wide variety of projects for customers and partners, providing collective experience from across the AWS customer base and are obsessed about strong success for the Customer. Our team collaborates across the entire AWS organization to bring access to product and service teams, to get the right solution delivered and drive feature innovation based upon customer needs.We are looking for someone who will:- Be great fun to work with. At AWS, we have a credo of “Work hard. Have fun. Make history”. In this role, you will love what you do, and instinctively know how to make work fun. You will be dynamic and creative, and willing to take on any challenge and make a big impact.- Enjoy working with Intelligence Community customers. You will have a passion for educating, training, designing, and building cloud solutions for a diverse and challenging set of Intelligence Community customers.- Have a strong understanding of large scale computing solutions. The ideal candidate will have past experience working as a systems or support engineer. You will enjoy keeping your existing technical skills honed and developing new ones, so you can make strong contributions to deep architecture discussions. You will regularly take part in deep-dive education and design exercises to create truly innovative solutions built on AWS.It is expected to work from one of the above locations (or customer sites) at least 1+ days in a week. This is not a remote position. You are expected to be in the office or with customers as needed.This position requires that the candidate selected must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph. The position further requires the candidate to opt into a commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work.About the teamAbout AWSDiverse ExperiencesAWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.Why AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.Inclusive Team CultureHere at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.Mentorship & Career GrowthWe’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.Work/Life BalanceWe value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree, or 7+ years of professional or military experience- 7+ years of consulting, design and implementation of serverless distributed solutions experience- 3+ years of software development with object oriented language experience- Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with PolygraphPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- 7+ years experience in infrastructure architecture, database architecture and networking- Experience in technology/software sales consulting or equivalent skills- Professional experience architecting/deploying/operating solutions built on AWS- Experience working within software development or Internet-related industries- Experience migrating or transforming legacy customer solutions to the cloud- Experience managing highly available data center operations with responsibility for infrastructure robustness, including networking, server hardware and storage- Understanding of Federal Government application, server, and network security requirements such as ICD 503, FISMA and FedRAMP.Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $138,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $239,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Full Time
11/6/2024
Elkridge, MD 21075
(31.6 miles)
Type of Requisition:RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess:Top Secret/SCIClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:Top Secret SCI + PolygraphPublic Trust/Other Required:NoneJob Family:Network EngineeringJob Qualifications:Skills:Enterprise Architecture Management, Enterprise Architecture Strategy, Enterprise System ArchitectureCertifications:NoneExperience:10 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:YesJob Description:OverviewTransform technology into opportunity a Network Engineer/Computer Network Architect with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Network Engineer/Computer Network Architect, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.HOW A NETWORK ENGINEER/COMPUTER NETWORK ARCHITECT WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:Design, architect, configure, deploy, upgrade, and support the government organization’s systems, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), network segments, intranets, and other data communication systems.Manage fact finding, analysis and development of final reports and delivery of presentations related to information technology.Responsible for designing, leading and managing the delivery of mission critical systems and software products. Conduct organizational analysis and evaluations to determine functional requirementsWork closely with versatile systems and engineering specialists to prioritize customer requirements, define goals, and refine business objectives. Coordinates with Systems Architect / Engineers, Security, and Program/Project Management to ensure team alignment on key initiatives and dependencies between groups.Assist with network / system design and analyze network modelsProvide “day-to-day” on-site support customer network, Virtual, and physical server systems.Diagnose and troubleshoot storage systems and other related technologiesOversee the Installation of new storage hardware and software according to standard operating proceduresDesign network and computer security measures to defend, detect and prevent unauthorized network activity.May manage and define network device firewall policies, rules and reports to support network defense.May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software.Operate monitoring tools/capabilities with the enterprise security information and event management (SIEM) and create/tailor complex event alarms/rules and summary reportsWHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:Required Education and Experience: BA/BS + 10 yearsCertifications:DoD Approved Baseline 8570 IAT Level III certification is required prior to start date.Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a CI Polygraph prior to startingRequired Technical Skills: Understanding of spanning-tree, OSPF, BGP, VRFs; proficient in Cisco routers, switches, Nexus, and firewalls; proficient with Cisco and Palo Alto firewalls; familiar with cloud networking; general troubleshooting skills; physical ability to install new hardwareStrong understanding of essential TCP/IP concepts: TCP, UDP, ICMP, SMTP, SNMP, LDAP, DNS, NTP, etc.Hands on engineering experience with NetApp and other storage technologies and conceptsExperience with SAN, NAS and iSCSI storage implementationsExperience with capacity planning and sizing storage and backup environmentsExperience in performance tuning and optimizing storage and backup environmentsExperience with data center migrations and storage replication technologiesSenior level experience with design, development, implementation and maintenance of large-scale systems, preferably across multiple hardware platforms and data centersLocation: On Customer SiteGDIT IS YOUR PLACE:401K with company matchComprehensive health and wellness packagesInternal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your careerProfessional growth opportunities including paid education and certificationsCutting-edge technology you can learn fromRest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays#october#priorityThe likely salary range for this position is $134,597 - $180,716. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.Scheduled Weekly Hours:40Travel Required:NoneTelecommuting Options:OnsiteWork Location:USA MD ElkridgeAdditional Work Locations:Total Rewards at GDIT:Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Full Time
12/1/2024
Laurel, MD 20723
(25.1 miles)
DescriptionAre you passionate about designing, implementing, and architecting innovative networking solutions Are you eager to apply new technologies and your knowledge of networking to tackle non-traditional problem sets If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!We are seeking a motivated Senior Network Architect to address the nation’s critical networking challenges. By joining our dynamic team, you will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams focusing on wired and wireless network design and architecture challenges in sophisticated and critical systems supporting our government and military sponsors. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on one-of-a-kind networking problems and bring your creativity to bear to make a difference in national security. We strive to foster an environment of collaboration, innovation and application... and we would love to have you on our team!As a Senior Network Architect, you will...Lead the research, development and implementation of modernized and innovative networking solutions to support national security.Lead prototyping and development of network architecture, integration, and testing in operationally realistic environments, working closely with sponsors to ensure mission success.Detail work in technical reports and memoranda and present outcomes to sponsors and the technical community.Provide mentorship to support early career staff growth and development.Participate in standards bodies or other external communities and societies. QualificationsYou meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...Possess a Bachelor's degree in information technology or science, computer science, electrical or computer engineering, or another related technical field.Have at least ten years of relevant experience in network engineering.Have knowledge of, and experience with the data, network and transport layers of communication or networking systems, IPV4/6, TCP and other emerging protocols.Have expertise with several development and networking tools and technologies such as Linux, C/C++, Python, Java, Wireshark, Network Virtualization, and SD-WANs.Are familiar with foundational computer networking technology as well as key inter-networkingand network security protocols at Layers 2, 3, and 4.Are willing and able to travel periodically, up to 10%.Are able to obtain an Interim Top Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...Possess a Master's degree or PhD in information technology or science, computer science, electrical or computer engineering, or another related technical field.Have experience with protocols at Layer 5+ and are able to understand how lower layers affect their performance.Have demonstrated experience in the development of hardware and/or software for networked systems.Hold certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, CompTIA, or related certifications.Have a deep understanding of US government and military communication systems.Have experience with project and/or technical management of hardware, software, or systems integration teams.Have experience in applying Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence techniques to networking problems.Hold an active Top Secret security clearance.Why work at APL The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities athttp://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.#LI-AG1 About UsAPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact . Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Minimum Rate$90,000 Annually Maximum Rate$330,000 Annually
Full Time
12/1/2024
Alexandria, VA 22350
(0.3 miles)
Do you like helping U.S. Federal agencies implement innovative data solutions Would you like to do this using the latest cloud computing technologies Do you have a knack for helping these groups understand data architectures and integration approaches, and the consultative and leadership skills to launch a project on a trajectory to success Amazon Web Services is looking for highly talented and technical consultants to help accelerate our growing Professional Services business. This is an excellent opportunity to join Amazon’s world class technical teams, working with some of the best and brightest engineers while also developing your skills and furthering your career within one of the most innovative and progressive technology companies.Professional Services engage in a wide variety of projects for customers and partners, providing collective experience from across the AWS customer base and are obsessed about enabling mission outcomes. Our team collaborates across the entire AWS organization to bring access to product and service teams, to get the right solution delivered and drive feature innovation based upon customer needs.We are looking for someone who will:- Be great fun to work with at AWS, we have a credo of “Work hard. Have fun. Make history”. In this role, you will love what you do, and instinctively know how to make work fun. You will be dynamic and creative, and willing to take on any challenge and make a big impact. - Enjoy working with US Federal customers. You will have a passion for educating, training, designing, and building cloud solutions for a diverse and challenging set of agencies and organizations.- Have a strong understanding of building data platforms in support of large scale computing solutions. The ideal candidate will have past experience building successful data platforms that enable mission outcomes for customers. You will enjoy keeping your existing technical skills honed and developing new ones, so you can make strong contributions to deep architecture discussions. You will regularly lead deep-dive education and design exercises to create truly innovative solutions built on AWS.Our team works with customers in a variety of locations across the US. As such, team members must have the ability to travel to client locations to sell and deliver professional services as needed.It is expected to work from one of the above locations (or customer sites) at least 1+ days in a week. This is not a remote position. You are expected to be in the office or with customers as needed.This position requires that the candidate selected must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance. The position further requires that, after start, the selected candidate obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph or commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work.Key job responsibilitiesResponsibilities include:Enable - AWS Professional Services has a primary mission to enable our customers and partner be successful on their journey to use AWS. We work with them to build well-architected solutions that are solving meaningful problems that help accelerate their business without worrying about managing the infrastructure to support it.Innovate - Each customer and partner comes with a unique challenge and you will be innovating on behalf of them to build a customized solution that is based on our prior work. You will also be making these solutions such that they benefit other customers and serve as building blocks for future work.Solution Design - We work with the customer stakeholders including their engineering teams to design a solution that follows AWS best practices. We work to understand customer requirements and render those as architectural models that will operate at large scale and high performance, and advise customers on how to run these architectural models on AWS.Collaborate - Work with AWS Engineering, Support and Business Development teams to build optimal solutions for customers and also influence the AWS services roadmap based on customer need. We also support presales activities through guidance and validation, scoping, and being key technical leaders in customer conversations.Build - You will be building highly technical solutions for engagements with partners and customers. This includes understanding customer requirements and applying your expertise to build solutions on top of AWS services that solve difficult data problems for our customers and partners. You will also work with our partners and provide advisory services to our customers on the implementation of robust data solutions on AWS. Deliver - Engagements include combination of on-site and off-site work to build solutions as appropriate. We work with our customers and partners and help them deploy solutions in their own environment. We use Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) to the extent possible to leverage full benefit of AWS and ensure that the customers are self-sufficient once the engagement is complete.Mentor - Provide leadership and mentorship on data architecture best practices, fostering innovation and excellence. Scale out through others and guide delivery teams in adopting emerging technologies and methodologies, ensuring alignment with federal sector requirements.About the teamWhy AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.Diverse ExperiencesAWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.Inclusive Team CultureHere at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.Work/Life BalanceWe value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.Mentorship & Career GrowthWe’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of database (eg. SQL, NoSQL, Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Kinesis) experience- 3+ years of cloud based solution (AWS or equivalent), system, network and operating system experience- Bachelor's degree, or 7+ years of professional or military experience- 7+ years of external or internal customer facing, complex and large scale project management experience- Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret or abovePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of experience in designing, developing, and performance optimization of robust data architectures on AWS, including data lakes, lakehouse architectures, data warehouses- 7+ years of experience architecting and optimizing SQL and NoSQL databases, as well as developing and maintaining ETL processes using relevant tools- 4+ years of experience implementing distributed compute data technologies (e.g. Spark, Hive, Redshift) for scalable and secure data solutions, and utilizing query engines for efficient querying across large datasets- 3+ years of experience designing data architectures supporting machine learning and analytics platforms- 3+ years of experience developing and integrating APIs for seamless data access and integration across systems with multiple methods of query and processing, ensuring data accessibility, security, and optimization- 3+ years of experience leveraging the modern data stack, including workflow orchestration tools like Airflow, data management solutions, and open-source technologies for querying and managing open table formats (e.g. Iceberg, Hudi)- 3+ years of experience implementing and managing data governance solutions for comprehensive metadata management, discoverability, lineage, data quality, and access controlAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $138,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $239,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Full Time
11/29/2024
Washington, DC 20022
(9.7 miles)
Cognizant is seeking an Application Security Architect for a full-time opportunity in Washington DC. Applications will be accepted to 12/05/2024 The salary range for this role is between $140,000 to $153,000 depending on experience and qualifications of the candidate. All applicants must have valid work authorization. We are unable to offer visa sponsorships. Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life InsurancePaid holidays plus Paid Time Off401(k) plan and contributionsLong-term/Short-term DisabilityPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Stock Purchase Plan Disclaimer: The benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. Responsibilities: · Implement and manage access management solutions such as PlainID and Azure Active Directory (Entra ID), ensuring integration with enterprise systems.· Review, document, analyze and provide improvements to new and existing access management infrastructure setup, configuration, and deployment model to ensure security and compliance.Plan, coordinate, and execute solutions for infrastructure, cloud, and network activities related to Access Management, including installations, upgrades, and patches.Integrate Azure DevOps for automation pipeline in deployment and testing, adhering to best practice.Design and develop access management authorization policies based on a natural language framework developed by the IFC with PlainID or any other relevant authorization platforms. Qualifications: Extensive Hands-on experience with Access Management Authorization technologies such as PlainID version 5Experience with IAM components and general Authorization Technology setup, installation, configuration, and administration, with a strong preference for experience with PlainID components is recommended.Proven experience with SSO installation and configuration, including integration with technologies such as Keycloak, Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), and/or Okta.Knowledge of Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates and Azure Policy.Hands-on experience with technologies such as JMeter, Splunk, Postman, Oracle, Postgres, ADLS, PL/SQL, JSON, Azure Platform, PowerBI, and Excel. Proficient with Linux/Unix operating systems and experienced in scripting with languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl.
Full Time
12/1/2024
Laurel, MD 20723
(25.1 miles)
DescriptionAre you passionate about building solutions for our greatest national security challenges Are you searching for engaging work with an employer that prioritizes impact, innovation, and personal development Do you value working in a creative and collaborative environment If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.The Threat Analytic Systems (QAI) Group wants talented staff who can work as part of a team to design, implement, test, document, and maintain software applications that provide highly impactful capabilities. You will combine software engineering best practices with the latest software research to build rapid prototypes and then turn them into mature product solutions.As a member of our team, you willDesign, implement, test, and deploy software applications in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.Interact with users to understand their operations and gather requirements.Lead design reviews to gather feedback on system design, integration, and testing.Document and present work on current research and development activities.Seek new and innovative ways to improve task efficiency and document software approaches.Establish relationships across organizational boundaries to increase collaboration. QualificationsYou’ll meet our minimum requirements if you haveA B.S. in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.Seven-plus (7+ years) of software development experience with a high level language, including significant experience with Java.Experience with Python.Demonstrated experience as a technical lead of a software project.Experience with web development using modern JavaScript frameworks (Vue.js, ReactJS, Angular etc.), web services, software architecture design and development, and software test and deployment.Comfort working with loosely defined or high-level requirements (as opposed to a fully defined project schedule).Ability to creatively contribute towards developing new requirements by identifying customer needs and applying knowledge of available methods, tools, and concepts to those needs. This experience should include setting requirements, defining architecture, scoping work for and tasking team members.Experience with non-relational databases (MongoDB, CouchDB, HBase etc.) in the areas of query optimization, database design, and scalability.Experience working successfully within a team environment.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Hold an active TS/SCI level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship. You’ll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you haveM.S. in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.Experience in Agile software development.Experience with information retrieval techniques.Experience with relational databases (Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Postgres, SQL etc.).Experience with DoD and/or IC customers.Why work at APL The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class innovation to our nation’s most important defense, security, space, and science challenges. With a wide selection of challenging, impactful work and a robust education assistance program, APL promotes a culture of life-long learning. Our employees enjoy generous benefits and healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at www.jhuapl.edu/careers. About UsAPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact . Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Minimum Rate$90,000 Annually Maximum Rate$330,000 Annually
Full Time
11/28/2024
Annapolis Junction, MD 20701
(26.4 miles)
Amazon Web Services is seeking a Machine Learning Solutions Architect to support our Intelligence Community customers in the Maryland, Northern Virginia and Washington, DC area. This position requires that the candidate selected be a U.S. Citizen and must currently possess an active Top Secret security clearance. The position further requires that, after start, the selected candidate obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph and satisfy other security related requirements.Are you excited to help the Intelligence Community (IC) to leverage massive amounts of data in developing Machine Learning (ML) and generative AI Eager to learn from many different enterprise use cases of AWS ML and generative AI Thrilled to be a key part of Amazon, who has been investing in Machine Learning for decades, pioneering and shaping the world’s AI technology Come join us!At Amazon Web Services (AWS), we are helping the federal government build and use AI on the AWS Cloud. We are applying predictive technology to large volumes of data and against a wide spectrum of problems.ML and AI are rapidly growing in importance. We’re seeing more and more amazing AI work being done from autonomous vehicles and imagery analysis to financial trading and shipping logistics. Given the scale required for developing AI models, the cloud is an ideal place to deploy AI models, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the leader in the deployment of AI. We’re looking for someone passionate and deeply excited about this space. Someone who is devoted to helping IC customers understand how AI can make a big difference to their mission.As a Machine Learning Specialist Solutions Architect (SA), you will be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for designing machine learning and generative AI solutions that leverage AWS services to automate solutions and drive down costs for customers. As part of the Specialist Solutions Architecture team, you will work closely with the other Specialist SAs to enable large-scale customer use cases and drive the adoption of AWS for ML/AI platforms. You will interact with other SAs in the field, providing guidance on their customer engagements, and you will develop white papers, blogs, reference implementations, and presentations to enable customers and partners to fully leverage ML/AI on AWS. You will also create field enablement materials for the broader SA population, to help them understand how to integrate AWS ML solutions into customer architectures.You must have deep technical experience working with technologies related to artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, or generative AI. A strong statistics, mathematics, computer science, or technology background is preferred, in addition to experience helping customers architect enterprise grade AI/ML solutions. You will be familiar with the ecosystem of software vendors in the AI/ML space, in areas such as Natural Language Processing (NLP), classification modeling, unsupervised learning, generative AI and image recognition as well as be able to operate in Python data science environments. You must have the ability to leverage this knowledge to help AWS customers in their software selection process.Candidates must have great communication skills and be very technical, with the ability to impress AWS customers at any level, from executive to developer. Previous experience with AWS is desired but not required, provided you have experience building large scale solutions. You will get the opportunity to work directly with senior engineers at customers, partners and AWS service teams, influencing their roadmaps and driving innovation.If you are someone who enjoys innovating, likes solving hard problems and working on the cutting edge of technology, we would love to have you on the team.This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.About the teamAbout AWS Why AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Inclusive Team CultureHere at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.Work/Life BalanceWe value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.Mentorship and Career GrowthWe’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.Diverse ExperiencesAmazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 4+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures experience- 4+ years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics) experience- 4+ years of IT development or implementation/consulting in the software or Internet industries experience- Bachelor's degree, or CASP+ (CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner) or CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional) or Cloud+ or CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional)- 2+ years experience in the field of AI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, NLP and related technologies.- 2+ years experience developing AI models in real-world environments and integrating AI/ML and other AWS services into large-scale production applications.- Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Experience working within software development or Internet-related industries- Experience migrating or transforming legacy customer solutions to the cloud- Experience with AWS technologiesAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Full Time
11/28/2024
Alexandria, VA 22350
(0.3 miles)
Amazon Web Services is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to support our US Government customers in the Northern Virginia / DC Metro area. (Relocation assistance is available.)AWS Solutions Architects in many ways act as a “keystone”bringing together several distinct groups within AWS that support the Intelligence Community. This is a high-visibility role where you collaborate with and influence external stakeholders (our government customers) and internal AWS teams like Sales and Platform Engineering. As a Solutions Architect on the National Security team, you will serve as a trusted technical advisor to your customers over the long haulyou are the “face of Amazon” to that customer, and they will consult you regarding a broad variety of technical challenges that are complex and mission-critical. You can build sample solutions, “think big,” and provide architecture designs and cloud enablement strategy that suit your customer’s business and technical needs.National Security Solutions Architects are regarded as technical “thought leaders” within the Intelligence Community who evangelize emerging technologies on a conceptual level and on a practical, architectural level. Our SAs have played a critical role in the widespread adoption and advancement of cloud computing capabilities within the Intelligence Community. SAs think outside of the box to deliver results to our customers and provide solutions that are cost-effective, time-saving, and secure. As a National Security SA, you’ll solve problems at both the business and technical levels. You'll work backwards from our customers’ requirements and envision new mechanisms and strategies we can leverage that would enable agencies to operate more efficiently and better execute on their goals. Then, you'll figure out how to make the puzzle pieces fit together from the technical side and deliver the offering to the customer at scale. Frequently, you will be responsible for mission-critical solutions with life-saving implications.Sometimes, the best way to innovate around a customer pain point is to create a new product altogether. This position offers you the unique opportunity to drive the AWS service roadmap to support our customers’ requirements within the complex technical constraints of the cleared environment.Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for experienced and motivated technologists who align with our Leadership Principles and possess a unique balance of technical depth and strong interpersonal skills. You will partner with customers, AWS Sales, and several other AWS teams to craft highly scalable, flexible, and resilient cloud architectures that address Intelligence Community customer business problems and accelerate the adoption of AWS services. In collaboration with Sales, you will drive revenue growth across a broad set of customers. As a trusted customer advocate, the solutions architect will help organizations understand best practices around advanced cloud-based solutions and how to migrate existing workloads to the cloud. You will have the opportunity to help shape and execute a strategy to build mindshare and broad use of AWS within the Intelligence Community. The ideal candidate must be self-motivated with a proven track record in software/technology sales or consulting. The ability to connect technology with measurable business value is critical to a solutions architect. You should also have a demonstrated ability to think strategically about business, products, and technical challenges.We are looking for someone who is passionate about the following:Be great fun to work with at AWS. We have a credo of “Work hard. Have fun. Make history." In this role, you will love what you do and instinctively know how to make work fun. You will be dynamic, creative, and willing to take on any challenge and make a big impact.Enjoy working with Intelligence Community customers. You will have a passion for educating, training, designing, and building cloud solutions for a diverse and challenging set of Intelligence Community customers.Have a strong understanding of large-scale computing solutions. The ideal candidate will have past experience working as a systems or support engineer and pre-sales experience. You will enjoy keeping your existing technical skills honed and developing new ones, so you can make strong contributions to deep architecture discussions. You will regularly take part in deep-dive education and design exercises to create world-class solutions built on AWS.This position requires that the candidate selected must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph. The position further requires the candidate to opt into a commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work.This position can have periods of up to 25% travel.Key job responsibilitiesIn partnership with the sales team, formulate and execute a sales strategy to exceed revenue objectives through the adoption of AWS.As a key member of the business development and sales team, ensure success in building and migrating applications, software and services on the AWS platform.Educate customers of all sizes on the value proposition of AWS, and participate in deep architectural discussions to ensure solutions are designed for successful deployment in the cloud.Conduct one-to-few and one-to-many training sessions to transfer knowledge to customers considering or already using AWS.Capture and share best-practice knowledge among the AWS solutions architect community.Author or otherwise contribute to AWS customer-facing publications such as whitepapers and other reusable content.Build deep relationships with senior technical individuals within customers to enable them to be cloud advocates.Act as a technical liaison between customers, service engineering teams and support.About the teamDiverse Experiences AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. Why AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. Mentorship & Career Growth We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 8+ years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics) experience- 6+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures experience- Experience communicating across technical and non-technical audiences, including executive level stakeholders or clients- Experience in design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures- Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- 10+ years of infrastructure architecture, database architecture and networking experience- Experience architecting infrastructure solutions using both Linux/Unix and Windows with specific recommendations on server, load balancing, HA/DR, & storage architectures- Experience architecting or deploying Cloud/Virtualization solutions in enterprise customers- Knowledge of software development tools and methodologies- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or equivalent- Understanding of Federal Government application, server, and network security requirements such as ICD 503, FISMA, and FedRAMP.Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Full Time
11/28/2024
Alexandria, VA 22350
(0.3 miles)
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a talented National Security (NATSEC) Partner Solutions Architect (SA) to join our team supporting Intelligence Community customers and partners in the DC Metro area.As a NATSEC Partner SA, you'll be the trusted technical advisor to our partners, serving as the "face of Amazon" to them. You'll tackle a wide range of complex and mission-critical technical challenges, collaborating with and influencing external stakeholders (partners and government customers) and internal AWS teams, such as sales and platform engineering. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to design and architect state-of-the-art cloud solutions leveraging the latest AWS analytics, AI/ML, storage, and container services. You'll work with a world-class sales and business development team, enabling partners to build innovative cloud solutions for a diverse and challenging set of customers.This position requires that the candidate selected must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph. The position further requires the candidate to opt into a commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work.Key job responsibilities- Build deep relationships with senior technical individuals within partner organizations, enabling them to become cloud advocates.- Participate in deep-dive enablement and design engagements to create world-class AWS solutions.- Partner with the sales team to formulate and execute strategies to achieve sales goals through the adoption of AWS.- Serve as the primary technical advisor to the partner sales process, ensuring success in building and migrating workloads to AWS.- Author or contribute to AWS customer-facing technical publications, such as whitepapers, blogs, and other reusable content.- Keep your technical skills honed and develop new ones, so you can make strong contributions to AWS partner engagements to build and migrate applications, systems and services to the AWS classified A day in the lifeAs an AWS National Security Partner Solutions Architect, your day is a dynamic blend of technical partner engagements, problem solving, and relationship building. You might start by collaborating with an AWS partner to architect a secure and scalable cloud solution leveraging AWS services like Amazon EKS and Amazon SageMaker. Then, you'll engage with AWS sales teams to provide technical guidance and support for an upcoming partner presentation. In the afternoon, you'll participate in a deep-dive design session with a partner, leveraging your knowledge of AWS best practices and compliance requirements to develop an innovative solution. Throughout the day, you'll leverage your strong interpersonal skills to build trusted relationships with partners, positioning yourself as a trusted technical advisor and the "face of Amazon" in the national security space.About the teamThe mission of the NATEC Partner SA Team is to transform and accelerate the IC through partner enablement and technical support to build innovative, mission-focused, resilient, secure and scalable AWS solutions using the world’s leading cloud services. We are trusted technical advisors to AWS NATSEC partners. With deep insight into our customers’ mission, we collaboratively champion well-architected solutions with our partners that account for the unique nature of each security classification domain and agency environment.Diverse Experiences AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. Why AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. Mentorship & Career Growth We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 2+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures experience- 4+ years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics) experience- 6+ years of IT development or implementation/consulting in the software or Internet industries experience- Bachelor's degree, or CASP+ (CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner) or CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional) or Cloud+ or CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional)- Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with PolygraphPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Experience working within software development or Internet-related industries- Experience migrating or transforming legacy customer solutions to the cloud- Experience working with AWS technologies from a dev/ops perspectiveAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Full Time
11/28/2024
Alexandria, VA 22350
(0.3 miles)
Do you like helping U.S. Department of Defense implement innovative cloud computing solutions and solve technical problems Would you like to do this using the latest cloud computing technologies Do you have deep networking expertise Come join our team as a Solutions Architect and help us accelerate our growing U.S. Defense Department business as part of the World Wide Public Sector practice. This is an excellent opportunity to join Amazon’s truly innovative technical teams, while also developing your skills and furthering your career within one of the most innovative and progressive technology companies anywhere.In this role, you will have the opportunity to help shape and deliver on a strategy to build broad use of Amazon's utility computing web services (e.g., Amazon VPC, Amazon S3, Amazon EC2, and Amazon IAM) directly with customers and our ecosystem of system integrators and solution providers. Your broad responsibilities will include: owning the technical engagement and ultimate success around specific implementation projects; defining implementation architectures, responding to RFPs, developing a deep expertise in the AWS technologies as well as broad know-how around how applications and services are constructed using the AWS platform; and being a subject matter expert on networking & security as it relates to customer applications and services. You will provide thoughtful technical design and offer sensitivity to our customer needs in the Defense markets for cloud computing working with a truly innovative sales and business development team. You will lead efforts to capture and share best-practice knowledge amongst the AWS solution architect community. You will have the opportunity to learn from, collaborate with, and educate some of the brightest technical minds in the industry today across the breadth of enterprise architecture.You should apply to this role if you are passionate about:- Networking – This role requires deep networking expertise & experience (400 level) and will focus on connecting DoD customers to AWS cloud regions. - Creating, building, educating, training and designing cloud computing architectures for our Defense Department customers.- Our company credo: “Work hard. Have fun. Make history.” It’s critical to love what you do and take pride in your value proposition to our customers.- Deep-dive technical discussions around design and the curiosity to keep your technical skills current while maintaining a pulse on industry trends- Executive Speaking and Presentation Skills – White board, small and large group presentations- Economic and business – RFP/Acquisition support; Technical architecture; understanding market trends; cost benefit analysis- Advisory/Consulting/Pre-Sales experience with Defense Department customersThis position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and currently possess and maintain an active Top Secret security clearance.About the teamWhy AWSAmazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.Utility Computing (UC)AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations from foundational services such as Amazon’s Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWS’s services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization, you’ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (IoT), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS, including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services.Inclusive Team CultureHere at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.Work/Life BalanceWe value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.Mentorship and Career GrowthWe’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.Diverse ExperiencesAmazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 2+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures experience- 6+ years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics) experience- 4+ years of IT development or implementation/consulting in the software or Internet industries experience- Must be willing/able to travel up to 30%- Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret or abovePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Experience working within software development or Internet-related industries- Experience migrating or transforming legacy customer solutions to the cloud- Experience in technology/software sales, pre-sales, or consulting- 3-5 years Experience with Networking - including BGP AS architecture, route manipulation, communities, telco circuit, and ideally familiarity configuring type 1 encryptorsAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
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