Azure Solution Architect

We are seeking a Solution Architect to join our dynamic team! This position contributes to the assessment, design, build, and deployment of DevSecOps solutions utilizing industry best practices. You will be part of a highly innovative fast-paced team, incorporating and inventing emerging software technologies to deliver best practice DevSecOps and Agile solutions. Responsibilities Participate as a solution architect in the project team and provide agile software delivery, best-practice expertise to deliver results for an organization. Lead the strategic planning and technology roadmaps for a major federal agency. Ability to perform market research and make specific recommendations including a SWOT Analysis (Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, Threat) Current knowledge of IT and Industry current trends and best practices Provide deployment information technology planning and implementation support. Assist in developing project roadmaps for iterative implementations and functional expansion in phases leveraging agile/lean methodologies. Ensure successful analysis, design, evaluation, modification, testing, and implementation of agile software development solutions across the enterprise. Work closely with the Project Manager to develop detailed plans and assist with business process changes, problem resolution, and functional decisions. Guide functional & technical customer teams in brainstorming and gap-analysis sessions in the effort to guide modernization efforts in accordance with the organization's long term strategy. Proactively anticipate potential roadblocks and take corrective action to keep the project on track while escalating issues to project management as needed. Qualifications Experience assessing, designing, deploying, and/or sustaining various industry best of breed supply chain management SaaS applications and/or ERPs including but not limited to Oracle EBS, SAP S/4 HANA, Blue Yonder, Microsoft Dynamics, Infor, Dassault, as examples across various lines of businesses including supply chain planning, supply chain execution, manufacturing, research & development, product lifecycle management, warehouse management, finance, and/or supplier relationship management. Significant experience in systems analysis and solution development of IT solutions to meet government business requirements Significant experience translating and mapping business requirements to technical requirements Experience creating technology strategies Experience developing solutions in at least 4 of the following technology areas: Government Cloud IaaS and PaaS (FEDRAMP Authorized solutions) Microservices and Containers DevSecOps Data Analytics ML/AI (Machine Learning / Artificial Intelligence) Data Center Operations Educational & Work Qualifications: 4 Year degree in computer sciences, Information Technology, or equivalent experience. No visa sponsorship available and must be able to pass a government background check (eligible to hold a government clearance). CIYIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all Qualified Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to Race, Color, Religion, Sex, National Origin, Disability Status, Protected Veteran Status or any other Characteristic Protected by Law. CIYIS