Sr. Solutions Architect

Sr. Solutions Architect

CGI Federal is a leader in providing IT and cybersecurity solutions, dedicated to supporting mission-critical defense and intelligence initiatives. We are committed to enhancing national security through innovative technology and expert collaboration. As a Senior Solutions Architect at CGI Federal, you will lead the design, development, and implementation of innovative solutions for a federal law enforcement agency's classified environment. This role involves hands-on architecture design combined with client-facing consulting, translating complex requirements into scalable solutions, mentoring junior architects, and advising stakeholders on technology strategy, metrics, and governance.

Design, develop, and implement innovative solutions for a federal law enforcement agency's classified data processing systems directorate. Analyze and optimize solution architectures to ensure performance, scalability, and security across classified environments. Collaborate with cybersecurity, network, and software development teams to integrate solutions, develop use cases, and support deployment and maintenance activities. Support system authorization and continuous monitoring activities, maintain comprehensive architecture documentation, and ensure solutions align with federal standards and mission requirements. Lead architecture strategy workshops, roadmap development, and stakeholder presentations. Architect integration pipelines, develop architectural specifications, dashboards, and KPIs. Align solution development to NIST SP 800-53 and ISCM requirements. Extend solution capabilities to AWS/Azure/GCP and integrate with automation and orchestration tools. Establish content lifecycle governance and mentor junior staff.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. Minimum of seven (7) years in solutions architecture with expertise in designing and implementing secure solutions in classified environments. One or more of the following certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). Desired: Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Experience in federal government or diplomatic environment at the department level or experience supporting classified environments within federal law enforcement or Intelligence Community organizations. Experience integrating solutions with cybersecurity tools, network infrastructure, and cloud platforms. Experience with solutions in hybrid/zero-trust architectures. Knowledge of NIST cybersecurity frameworks (800-53, 800-171, 800-190). Additional cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP).

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