Solution Architect - Applications

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description

Join BAE Systems Intelligence and Security sector and be a part of a team who solves some of the world’s most complex challenges.

We are looking for an experienced Solutions Architect (SA) to join our team. One of our programs is seeking an SA responsible for leading the development of large-scale Cloud enablement and Infrastructure modernization opportunities for one of our Intel Community customers.

This individual will have a passion for building and managing infrastructure and applications at scale and will work directly with the program manager and the customer’s front office staff to shape the technical direction for the customer.

The (SA) will serve as the technical subject matter expert (SME) and the engineering design authority (DA) for the technical direction of the customer’s organization.

This position will lead technical strategy and drive solution development for large-scale cloud enablement and infrastructure (compute, storage and network) modernization and sustainment opportunities.

This position will also develop technology road maps for future capabilities, fully document the associated solutions including CONOPS, system architecture, models and prototypes, as well as business and user requirements.

The role is responsible for ensuring the quality of the solutions delivered meets all internal and external customer expectations and is sufficiently mature to be successfully transitioned into operation.

In this role, you will :

• Develop deep expertise in AWS, Azure, and VMware cloud services and architecting solutions on these platforms
• Develop a working relationship with engineering staff to drive solution features and architectures
• Lead, architect and develop cloud and infrastructure solutions to include cloud enablement, hybrid cloud design and implementation, infrastructure modernization and service delivery enhancements that increase service quality and lower support costs.
• Apply understanding of critical customer program goals to develop winning, best-value, and tailored solutions.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in development of these solutions
• Collaborate across BAE Systems to leverage discriminators and leverage existing solutions where applicable
• Be required to have the ability to think strategically and communicate effectively at the most senior levels of government (customer) or corporate management (company) to articulate the understanding of their mission needs and requirements, and to communicate the value and benefit of BAE Systems solutions
• Use your IT specific domain knowledge, including (i) ITIL; (ii) Cybersecurity and Information Assurance; (iii) Enterprise IT infrastructure;

and (iv) Cloud native design principles Develop lifecycle cost models to support architecture decision trades

• Develop technical approach and project engineering plans, including tasks, process and critical resources, to turn the solution into a successful proposal
• Collaborate with business development, develop technology and capability road maps and tailorable reference architecture for different service models including system integration, sustainment, and operational support
• Communicate solutions with customers, management, and teaming partners, including presentations and white papers
• Lead the development of proposal technical volumes within the Business Unit

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Qualifications :

• 15+ years of development and solutions experience
• Technical degree in computer science, CIS, or related field (or equivalent work experience in a related field)
• Experience with microservices architectures, containerization (, Docker, Kubernetes)
• Working knowledge of techniques modernizing front-end architectures from monolithic java / .net platforms to modern stacks such as REACT
• Experience designing, developing, and troubleshooting in JavaScript, Python, and MongoDB
• Extensive knowledge of software development mastery and ability to mentor and coach software engineers and developers on code development and refactoring for scalability / maintainability
• Experience with Enterprise Software Applications implemented by Professional Services Delivery models supporting large businesses and sales organizations
• Experience with Cloud native application architecture and design experience including API Gateways, Microservice development
• Knowledge of Agile Scrum Development Framework and the principal of servant leadership
• Knowledge of and experience in modern web development techniques and platforms such as AngularJS, Spring, Bootstrap, Responsive UI and / or comparable
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code technologies and solutions
• Experience deploying applications into classified clouds
• Experience with DevOps and Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment
• Extensive Experience with infrastructure / application architecture and cloud migration
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect- Professional (Preferred)
• Knowledge and understanding of project management methodologies, including scope, cost and schedule, and resource management

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Additional Responsibilities include :

• Provide on-going support and maintenance to the customer as needed.
• Review designs and IT applications architecture solutions to business problems in alignment with the enterprise architecture direction and standards.
• Perform technical planning, and architecture reviews
• Assess the compatibility and integration of products / services proposed as standards to ensure an integrated architecture across interdependent applications.
• Make decisions regarding technical approach for project components

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range : $147300 - $250400

Please note : This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to : business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits : At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being.

Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered : health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts;

a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance.

Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave.

Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and / or job specifics.